The 2011 X3 joined the BMW line-upwardly at the 2010 LA Car Show. Unveiled last month in Paris, the new X3 goes on sale in January of 2011. BMW is planning to motion 25,000 X3 models in 2011. The newly redesigned and second generations X3 goes on auction later this year and it will be manufactured at Spartanburg plant.

Coupled with increased operation and a higher level of luxury, BMW hopes volition steer away customers from the Audi Q5 or Mercedes GLK, and fifty-fifty from the Lexus RX.

The new top model BMW X3 xDrive35i features BMW'due south newest turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 "N55" engine combining direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo technology and Valvetronic. The N55 engine develops a maximum output of 300 hp at 5,800 rpm, with summit torque of 300 lb-ft available all the way from ane,200–v,000 rpm. Redline is 7,000 rpm.

2010 la auto show 981 655x438 This engine enables the X3 xDrive35i to dart from 0 to 60mph in but 5.5 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 150mph when fitted with the optional Sport Parcel.

For the US, the entry-level X3 xDrive28i will feature BMW's award-winning magnesium/aluminum 3.0-liter inline-6. In 2006 and 2007, the "N52" was awarded the stardom of being 1 of Wards 10 All-time Engines of the Year. Its magnesium/aluminum structure, Valvetronic variable valve lift and Double-VANOS are features found only on BMW engines, and it is currently the lightest six cylinder engine for its size class in the world. The N52 in the X3 is rated at 240 horsepower at vi,600 rpm and 230 lb-ft of torque between ii,600 and 3,000 rpm.

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That's skilful enough to advance from 0 -threescore mph in 6.7 seconds.

Both cars proceed auction in Jan 2011 and for the first time, BMW will offering a build-to-order program. To build an even stronger case for build-to-social club schema, BMW is too offering exclusive options, three colors and 2 leather choices. Client can still opt to selection upwardly their car in Spartanburg, receive a one hotel night paid by BMW and enjoying a full day on a race rail and off-road course at the Operation Center facility.