Revised BMW X3 Unveiled
Posted 29th June, 2006 in Uncategorized | Leave a comment
BMW have officially taken the wraps off their face-lifted compact SUV.
The model has received new headlights,a larger grille and colour coded lower spoiler. New foglights are now intergated within the front bumper.
The rear has gained a pair of LED lights and extra colour coding on the lower panels, while larger twin exhausts protrude from underneath the rear valance.
New petrol and diesel powerplants will be available for the X3. The X3 3.0sd is driven along by a 3L twin turbo unit producing 286 bhp. This makes for an impressive 0-62 mph time of 6.6 seconds, and the fastest top speed of the range, at 149 mph. The petrol versions come in 2.5L and 3.0L capacities producing 218 bhp and 272 bhp respectively. The 2.5L is capable of a 0-62 mph of 8.5 seconds, the 3.0L is a second faster.
[Source: Left Lane News]
