BMW X3 (F25)

BMW X3 (F25)
BMW X3 (F25)
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	2010–present
Model years	2011–present
Assembly	Greer, South Carolina, United States (BMW US Mfg. Comp.); Chennai, India (BMW India)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV
Body style	4-door SUV
Layout	Front engine, four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine	3.0L I6 (240 HP) 3.0L Twin Turbo I6 (300 HP) 2.0L Diesel I4 (184 HP)
Transmission	6-speed manual; 8-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,810 mm (110.6 in)
Length	4,652 mm (183.1 in)
Width	1,884 mm (74.2 in)
Height	1,713 mm (67.4 in)

The BMW F25 is the 2nd generation model of the BMW Sports Activity Series X3, on sale since 2010. The 2011 X3 was unveiled on July 14, 2010.^[2] The new car is larger than its E83 predecessor and is assembled in BMW's Spartanburg Plant, in Greer, South Carolina in a new manufacturing facility alongside the existing X5 and X6 assembly hall.

Power for the North American version of the X3 comes from BMWs' N52 3.0L Direct Injection I6 engine for the xDrive28i shared with the new F10 528i and BMWs' new N55 3.0L TwinPower Turbo (single turbo twin scroll) Direct Injection I6 engine for the xDrive35i as seen in its larger facelifted X5 sibling.

(For the 28i the I6 N52 engine is to be replaced with the four-cylinder, TwinPower Turbo N20 engine all across the BMW lineup for the 2012 and 2013 model year; implementation date in the X3 is to be confirmed.)

Both engines are mated to either a 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmission. The U.S. market gets the 3.0 inline-6 and automatic transmission combination; no four-cylinder diesel engine version will be sold. Outside the USA & Canada, the X3 is offered with three diesel engines: the 20d (2.0-liter I4 diesel), the 30d (3.0-liter I6 diesel), and BMW's new 35d (3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo I6 diesel). In some European countries, the 35i and 28i petrol engines are not offered on the F25.

Recently, the F25 has been offered with an optional M-sport package, which offers the same features as the Sports Activity Package but with BMW M signatures, such as the steering wheel emblem and the anthracite black interior headliner as well as an M styled body kit with painted bumpers.

The X3 F25 has received high critical acclaim for its class-leading performance and efficiency with BMW's award-winning N55 engine and its second place standing on Ward's 2011 Best New Interiors, bested only by Audi's flagship A8. On November 1, 2011, the construction of the BMW X3 in its second generation was shown in the 5th season opener of Ultimate Factories.

Drivetrain

All models are fitted as standard with all-wheel drive xDrive.

	xDrive20i	xDrive28i	xDrive35i	xDrive20d	xDrive30d	xDrive35d
Built	since 09/2011	since 11/2010			since 03/2011	since 09/2011
Engine	Petrol			Diesel
Engine layout	TwinPower Turbo Twin Scroll I4 with turbocharger, direct injection and Valvetronic	I6 Direct injection and lean burn	TwinPower Turbo I6 with turbocharger, direct injection and Valvetronic	I4 Turbo with variable turbine geometry and common-rail direct injection	I6 Turbo with variable turbine geometry and common-rail direct injection	I6 Variable Twin Turbo and common-rail direct injection
Motor type	N20B20	N53B30	N55B30	N47D20	N57D30
Volume	1,997 cc	2,996 cc	2,979 cc	1,995 cc	2,993 cc
Output	135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp) /5000	190 kW (258 PS; 255 hp) /6600	225 kW (306 PS; 302 hp) /5800	135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp) /4000	190 kW (258 PS; 255 hp) /4000	230 kW (313 PS; 308 hp) /4400
Torque	270 N⋅m (200 lb⋅ft) @ 1250–4500/min	310 N⋅m (230 lb⋅ft) @ 2600–3000/min	400 N⋅m (300 lb⋅ft) @ 1200–5000/min	380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) @ 1750–2750/min	560 N⋅m (410 lb⋅ft) @ 2000–2750/min	630 N⋅m (460 lb⋅ft) @ 1500–2500/min
Gearbox, standard	6-speed manual gearbox	8-speed automatic		6-speed manual gearbox	8-speed automatic
Gearbox, optional	8-speed automatic	–		8-speed automatic	–
Driveline, standard	All Wheel Drive
Acceleration 0–100 km/h in s	8,3	6,9	5,7	8,5	6,2	5,8
Max Speed	210 km/h (130 mph)	230 km/h (143 mph)	245 km/h (152 mph)	210 km/h (130 mph)	230 km/h (143 mph)	244 km/h (152 mph)
Fuel consumption (According to EEC Directive combined in l/100 km)	7,9	9,0	8,8	5,6	6,0	6,1
CO₂-Emission with standard gearbox, combined in g/km	184	210	204	149	159	162
Emission standard for EU Classification	Euro 5

References

^ bsmotoring.com (2011-08-25). "BMW launches new X3 at Rs 41.2 lakh". Bsmotoring.com. Retrieved 2012-01-14.
^ 14 July 2010 (2010-07-14). "New BMW X3 revealed". Autocar.co.uk. Archived from the original on 16 July 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-20. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

[1] smotoring.com (2011-08-25). "BMW launches new X3 at Rs 41.2 lakh". Bsmotoring.com. Retrieved 2012-01-14.

[2] 14 July 2010 (2010-07-14). "New BMW X3 revealed". Autocar.co.uk. Archived from the original on 16 July 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-20. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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