New 3.0 l variable Twin Turbo diesel engine has arrived
06-30-2006, 02:21 AM
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The new, facelifted, X3 has been presented to the press in Italy this week. Among all the new features, the most interesting for E60 owners is the announcement of a new, aluminium block, Variable Twin Turbo, six-in-line diesel engine. It's a 3.0 l., with an output of 286 Hp and 560 Nm of torque. Max output at 4.400 rpm and rev limit at 5070 rpm (not bad for a diesel!)
BMW declares, for the X3, the following performance:
0-100 kmh 6.6 sec
max speed 240 kmh
The odometer has a top scale of 270 kmh (my 535d has only a 260 kmh scale!), so apparently there is still room for further performance improvements!
For what we can judge from pictures, interior quality of X3 have been greatly improved, with materials very close to what is currently employed in the X5. Nice car, it makes a very attractive package. Thinking about switching to SUV world...........
BMW declares, for the X3, the following performance:
0-100 kmh 6.6 sec
max speed 240 kmh
The odometer has a top scale of 270 kmh (my 535d has only a 260 kmh scale!), so apparently there is still room for further performance improvements!
For what we can judge from pictures, interior quality of X3 have been greatly improved, with materials very close to what is currently employed in the X5. Nice car, it makes a very attractive package. Thinking about switching to SUV world...........
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Thats fascinating .
We had a loaner X3 for a few weeks.
My missus loved it , both the driving position, looks ( M sport kit ) and space.
A fantastic car - but the fuel consumption was truly horrendous ( auto petrol 3.0)
To be honest it cost approx ?100 per week in fuel - more than I can afford. We were glad to see our 530D returned!
This new engine sounds the business!
We had a loaner X3 for a few weeks.
My missus loved it , both the driving position, looks ( M sport kit ) and space.
A fantastic car - but the fuel consumption was truly horrendous ( auto petrol 3.0)
To be honest it cost approx ?100 per week in fuel - more than I can afford. We were glad to see our 530D returned!
This new engine sounds the business!
06-30-2006, 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by stu' post='305442' date='Jun 30 2006, 12:41 PM
Thats fascinating .
We had a loaner X3 for a few weeks.
My missus loved it , both the driving position, looks ( M sport kit ) and space.
A fantastic car - but the fuel consumption was truly horrendous ( auto petrol 3.0)
To be honest it cost approx ?100 per week in fuel - more than I can afford. We were glad to see our 530D returned!
This new engine sounds the business!
We had a loaner X3 for a few weeks.
My missus loved it , both the driving position, looks ( M sport kit ) and space.
A fantastic car - but the fuel consumption was truly horrendous ( auto petrol 3.0)
To be honest it cost approx ?100 per week in fuel - more than I can afford. We were glad to see our 530D returned!
This new engine sounds the business!
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what is "variable" about the new 3.0l tt engine?
is it similar to porsche's variable turbine geometry in their new 997 turbo?
is it similar to porsche's variable turbine geometry in their new 997 turbo?
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='305536' date='Jun 30 2006, 08:20 PM
what is "variable" about the new 3.0l tt engine?
is it similar to porsche's variable turbine geometry in their new 997 turbo?
is it similar to porsche's variable turbine geometry in their new 997 turbo?
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='305536' date='Jun 30 2006, 06:20 PM
what is "variable" about the new 3.0l tt engine?
is it similar to porsche's variable turbine geometry in their new 997 turbo?
is it similar to porsche's variable turbine geometry in their new 997 turbo?
06-30-2006, 10:43 AM
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The new twin-turbo diesel (and coming 535dA) has 580 Nm not 560 Nm.
See this.
The facelifted BMW X3 3.0sd will top at 240 km / h.
See this.
The facelifted BMW X3 3.0sd will top at 240 km / h.
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='305536' date='Jun 30 2006, 07:20 PM
what is "variable" about the new 3.0l tt engine?
is it similar to porsche's variable turbine geometry in their new 997 turbo?
is it similar to porsche's variable turbine geometry in their new 997 turbo?
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