The strip tease continues as a lightly camouflaged
BMW X3 M has been caught undergoing testing on the Nürburgring.
Set to battle the Audi RS Q5 and Mercedes-AMG GLC
63, the high-performance crossover follows in the footsteps of the standard model
but adopts a sporty front bumper with large air intakes. Additional styling
changes are minimal but we can see a larger rear spoiler, a reworked rear
bumper, and a familiar four-tailpipe exhaust system.
Since the X3 M was designed for maximum performance,
we can expect an assortment of M-specific equipment including a sport-tuned
suspension and a high-performance braking system. The model should also be
offered with launch control and specially-tuned electronics.
The X3 M will slot above the X3 M40i which has a
3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder engine that develops 360 PS and
500 Nm of torque. It enables the model to accelerate from 0-100
km/h in 4.8 seconds before hitting a limited top speed of 250 km/h.
Little is known about what will power the X3 M but
speculation suggests the model could be equipped with a new S58 engine that
develops up to 460 PS.
Cr : Carscoops
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