Topic: 2011 BMW X3

[Julie]

All new X3.

Plenty of photos, video, info here: http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408177

[initial_D]

Looks good. N55 single Turbo + 8 speed auto = Ultra Smooth. $50K+ with OPTIONS for sure.

[Julie]

Looks good. N55 single Turbo + 8 speed auto = Ultra Smooth. $50K+ with OPTIONS for sure.

Me likey too (although I doubt I'd ever get a SUV, personally - no need for it).

[initial_D]

Looks good. N55 single Turbo + 8 speed auto = Ultra Smooth. $50K+ with OPTIONS for sure.

Me likey too (although I doubt I'd ever get a SUV, personally - no need for it).

Hauls lotsa baby toys, and even baby furnitures.

[ovr50]

This next gen X3 will be a bit larger than the existing one, and that's fine with me. I find the present X3 a touch small, and a bit "choppy" in the ride dept.

[carcrazy]

Very nice! I hope there is an option with silver trim instead of the furniture finish.
The cargo doesn't seem to be too big. Under 25-30 cu.ft. max is my guess.

[vdk]

So did they fix the non-existent suspension?

The last one rode like this.

[Ontariodriver]

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2010/07/new-bmw-x3-officially-revealed-mega.html

In the U.S., the 2011 X3 will be offered at launch with two straight six-engines, both matted to a new 8-speed automatic transmission.

The entry-level X3 xDrive28i features BMW's 3.0-liter inline-six rated at 240HP at 6,600 rpm and 230 lb-ft of torque between 2,600 and 3,000 rpm, enough to accelerate from 0 -60 mph in 6.7 seconds or half-a-second quicker than the previous X3 xDrive30i equipped with an automatic transmission.

The flagship X3 xDrive35i gets the Bavarian firm's newest turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six "N55" engine combining direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo technology and Valvetronic. It produces an output of 300HP at 5,800 rpm, with peak torque of 300 lb-ft available all the way from 1,200–5,000 rpm. Redline is 7,000 rpm.

With this engine, the new X3 sprints from 0 to 60mph (96km/h) in 5.5 seconds and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 155mpg (250km/h) when fitted with the optional Sport Package.

[ovr50]

You can get a M-Sport packagae as well:

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408530

 

[1TSX]

I like it! One of the most sporty SUV's on the road. This new one has much better styling than the old one...more aggressive.

[Julie]

Looks good. N55 single Turbo + 8 speed auto = Ultra Smooth. $50K+ with OPTIONS for sure.

Me likey too (although I doubt I'd ever get a SUV, personally - no need for it).

Hauls lotsa baby toys, and even baby furnitures.

Perfect for Mr & Mrs Initial D and Baby D?   

[Julie]

So did they fix the non-existent suspension?

The last one rode like this.

That's supposed to be one of the main improvments.

[rrocket]

I did the headlights for this. 

[normancw]

I did the headlights for this. 

Cool - mechanical/electrical engineering, or styling/design?

Although I wouldn't get an SUV, I like the new X3 (would like it better if it came with a manual transmission).

[mmret]

Looks considerably better than the awful attempt it replaces.

[Turbo Bob]

I did the headlights for this. 

I hope the drivers are prepared to see the world illuminated through a haze of cuban cigar smoke! 

[rrocket]

Cool - mechanical/electrical engineering, or styling/design?

On the manufacturing side...the "CAM" part of CAD/CAM 


And I wish I could work on all my jobs in a haze of cigar smoke, Bob..but no smoking on the job.....

[airbalancer]

but no smoking on the job

wish all jobs were like that

Did you are not allowed to bring cigarettes or matches into a Penitentiary more useless info to follow

[rrocket]

but no smoking on the job

wish all jobs were like that

Which jobs in Ontario aren't like that?  With the smoking laws, truckers aren't allowed to smoke in their trucks and when Import Queen pays a nursing visit to someone's house, they aren't allowed to smoke in their own house while she's there, as that's also covered under the Ontario laws.

[JSCC]

I hope the 2 engine choices in the 2011 X3, makes MB (GLK300) and Audi (Q5 2.0T) follow suit.

Lower starting prices and better fuel economy is always welcomed.