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2020MY pricing:

• X3 M - $69,900
• X4 M - $73,400
• X3 M Competition - $76,900
• X4 M Competition - $80,400

Production begins April 2019

Performance / Engine / Exhaust

• 473 HP (standard model) and 503 HP (Competition model) from 6250-7200 RPM
• 442 LB-FT torque from 2600-5600 RPM (standard model) and 2600-5950 RPM (Competition model)
• 7200 RPM redline
• 0-60 in 4.1 seconds (standard model)
• 0-60 in 4.0 seconds (Competition model)
• 155 MPH top speed (electronically limited)
• 174 MPH top speed (for standard model if optioned with M Driver's Package)
• 177 MPH top speed (for Competition model if optioned with M Driver's Package)
• Forged crankshaft
• Closed deck design
• Wire-arc sprayed-on iron coating for cylinder walls
• 3D printing technology cuts weight of cylinder heads
• Two mono-scroll turbochargers
• 350 bar maximum fuel injection pressure
• Valvetronic and Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing
• 100 mm exhaust tailpipes
• M Sport exhaust system standard for Competition models

Tranmission

• 8 Speed M Steptronic transmission with three shift modes
• M xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system
• Active M Differential (allows rear lockup between 0-100%)

Cooling

• One large central radiator and two smaller radiators sides
• Engine oil cooler and a separate transmission oil cooler
• Lightweight oil sump has two separate chambers and an integrated suction channel

Chassis / Suspension

• Strut brace in the engine compartment that links the shock towers
• Carbon fiber strut brace will be available as an option beginning August 2019
• A-strut in front section near the firewall, with two further struts increasing stiffness between the shock towers and the front of the car
• Large rear brace and model- specific rear axle control arms
• Double-joint spring strut front suspension and Five-link rear suspension feature model- specific bushings
• Custom-made swivel bearings, torque arms and wishbones in front suspension
• Increased front wheel camber
• Model-specific components and custom bushings in rear suspension
• Stiff camber arm
• M-specific rubber mounts for all control arms and the rear suspension subframe
• Model-specific anti-roll bars (larger bars on the Competition models)
• Adaptive M Suspension controls damping forces for each wheel individually

Steering

• M Servotronic system combines speed-sensitive power assistance and a variable ratio
• Steering response can be varied by pushing a button to select one of three settings

Brakes / Wheels / Tires

• Four- piston fixed front calipers and single-piston floating rear calipers at the rear
• Drilled, inner-vented brake discs measure 395 millimeters (15.6 inches) in diameter at the front and 370 millimeters (14.6 inches) at the rear
• Cast- iron brake discs with aluminum hubs
• M light-alloy wheels in V-spoke design and mixed size high-performance tires (non-runflat)
• 20-inch wheels in polished Orbit Grey finish with 255/45 ZR20 tires at the front and 265/45 ZR20 tires at the rear (standard model)
• 21-inch wheels with a polished Jet Black finish with 255/40 ZR21 tires at the front and 265/40 ZR21 at the rear (Competition model)

Launch Colors

• Alpine White
• Black Sapphire Metallic
• Sophisto Grey
• Donnington Grey
• Phytonic Blue
• Toronto Red
• Sunstone Metallic (BMW Individual)

Competition Model

• Standard equipment on the Competition models includes:
  • 21-inch M light-alloy wheels in polished Black
  • M Sport exhaust system with tailpipes in Black Chrome
  • Specially designed door sill plates and model badging

Optional M Carbon Exterior Package

• Expected to be available from August 2019
• Design elements in carbon fiber- reinforced plastic (CFRP) for the front air intakes, the air blades in the front apron, the rear diffuser and the exterior mirror caps
• CFRP rear spoiler on X4 M and BMW X4 M Competition

Interior

• Standard: heated sports seats in Vernasca leather with embossed M logo
• Optional: M Sport seats in extended Merino leather (standard on Competition model)
• Vernasca leather upholstery in a choice of Black or Oyster with an embossed M logo at the top of the backrests
• Interior trim strips in Aluminum carbon structure.
• Competition X3M and X4M come standard with M Sport seats in extended Merino leather upholstery that can be specified in either Black or bi-color choices in Sakhir Orange/Black or Adelaide Grey (optionally available for standard models)
• Optional extras include BMW Individual extended Merino leather upholstery in Ivory White and Tartufo (only in conjunction with the M Sport seats) and Carbon Fiber interior trim strips.
• Extended Merino leather upholstery in the new Midrand Beige/Black color choice with Alcantara applications is available exclusively for the BMW X3 M Competition and BMW X4 M Competition models

Standard and Optional Equipment

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Standard:

• Adaptive Full LED lights
• Harman Kardon surround sound audio system
• SiriusXM Satellite radio with 1 year subscription
• Navigation with Apple Car Play compatibility
• Comfort Access keyless entry
• Full array of advanced driver assist systems including Active Guard, Active Protection Active Driving Assistant and Frontal Collision Warning with City collision mitigation

Optional packages include:

• Driving Assistance Plus Package with Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Extended Collision Mitigation
• Executive Package with heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats, parking assistant plus, head-up display, wireless charging, WiFi hotspot and gesture control.

Full Press Release

Full 2020 BMW X3M and X4M PRESS RELEASE - PDF

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BMW X3M and X4M Highlights

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BMW X3M and X4M Interior

BMW S58 Engine

BMW X3M and X4M

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2020 X3M / X4M Specs

[Ibiza]

Suspect the embargo is lifted!! Thanks!!

F85/F86 is just as fast compared to the X3M/X4M comp models.

[jzmundy]

Color me pleasantly surprised after seeing the underwhelming teasers

[BarlasaM]

Love them seats

[Transfer]

Love it. Can't wait to test drive!

But weight of 4620 lbs? That would be like a 300 lb weight gain over X3 M40i.
Am I seeing that right?

[Ibiza]

Great news is that this is the 1st time that BMW M has offered the base M and competition model when launched, looks encouraging for the M8 comp latter this year and G80 comp when released.

[Eric Tsang]

Starts at $70k but it includes a lot of features. I think that bodes well for M3 staying around this range and probably topping out 75-80k for non competition?

Source: https://www.autoblog.com/2019/02/12/...#slide-7519904

It's still more than I can spend, but for those in the market, it's not all doom and gloom imo.

Compared to the $56k 330i they're arguing over on the G20 forum...

[IND-Distribution]

Those seats look incredible!

[joshuastein55]

I don't need or really want an SUV, but if I had to get one, the X3M would be it, very impressive. Can't wait to hear and see more about the S58 engine.

[OverDrive]

The sad thing is it shows the redline is lower than S55. That sucks

[Zeroblade]

Finally

This thing took a while to come out lol. I like everything but iffy on the lower front. Maybe in person. The X4M has some carbon bits installed. If the comp pack comes with "comp seats" then what does the normal one look like?

Really though I wonder how much different it'll be compared to the M40i besides HP. There's already kits that can get much more power out the B58. Expecting M tax to be 20K more.

[joshuastein55]

In love with Toronto Red Metallic, can't wait to see it on the X3 M in particular

[GOLFFRR]

are you not entertained!!

[Jblack4083]

Hello S58 :-)

[joshuastein55]

Regular "Sport Seats" vs "M Sport Seats" for anyone wondering




Definitely worth the extra $$$ to get the M seats.

[paulo_f80m3]

Wow.. Just wow!

[F87_LCI]

Did that say 500+ hp on that S58??!!

[Miko M]

Damn, nice looking interior
Makes me think to trade if I don't want to. Lol

[goj]

503hp competition model! I know it's been rumored but I'm so happy it's confirmed!

[Drj161]

Originally Posted by Zeroblade

Finally

This thing took a while to come out lol. I like everything but iffy on the lower front. Maybe in person. The X4M has some carbon bits installed. If the comp pack comes with "comp seats" then what does the normal one look like?

Was thinking the same thing. What's up with the black bar on most new bmws on the lower front bumper. Trend started with G01 BMW. Then I'm seeing it with the m sport G05 x5. Looks a bit weird, like they are exposing the impact bar.

[RocketRomeo]

I'm going to my dealer tomorrow...

[Zirenz2006]

sign me up, love them both but will probably go for the X4M