MBDriver
07-09-2005, 03:15 AM
The BMW X3 is a desirable car for many of us, having four-wheel drive, partial off-road ability, whilst still being as sporty to drive as a BMW saloon. This vehicle, which is categorised by the Bavarian manufacturer as a SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle), is made all the more desirable after a visit to the workshop of the tuning specialist LUMMA from Winterlingen. The X3 is given an even sportier look and more power by fitting various body-styling elements, lowering the suspension, fitting a set of aluminium wheels and tuning the engine.
By fitting the D-Box, LUMMA breathes an additional 41 horsepower into the series-produced 150 kW / 204 bhp 3 litre six cylinder straight engine, giving it a total of 180 kW / 245 bhp. This diesel then has a powerful torque of 492 Nm an extra 82 Nm. This power makeover costs 750.
LUMMA has changed just about everything in terms of the external appearance. The front end is dominated by a front spoiler bumper for 949. This generates downforce, thus giving the X3 better wheel grip. Larger air inlets ensure adequate cooling. Incidentally, the original fog lamps can still be used. A set of headlight lenses (exempt from TÜV <German equivalent of MOT> approval) for vehicles with or without Xenon headlights is available from LUMMA for the price of 79.
The sides of the X3 are adorned by a set of side sills including wheel arch extensions for 950. The superb racing look at the rear end is produced by an apron with a diffuser, of which a version is shortly to be launched also for use with a tow coupling for the price of 990. LUMMA has equipped the boot lid with an attachment for 279, which simply clips on. Working its way up to the top of the rear end, LUMMA finishes off with a boot lid spoiler for 349, which has a stabilising effect at high speeds.
For vehicles, apart from those with self-levelling suspension, LUMMA provides an H&R suspension lowering kit for 349, which brings the X3 45 mm closer to the road at the front and rear. Stylish LUMMA/ATP wheels round off the external appearance of this SAV. The price for the complete set of wheels is 5,896. LUMMA fits these chunky wheels in their 10 x 22 inch design with 285/30 tyres from Kumho.
Four pipes, each with a 76 mm diameter, allow the power of this X3 3.0d CLR X to be heard, providing the acoustic proof of the potency of this LUMMA-tuned BMW. They form part of a complete stainless steel exhaust system exempt from TÜV approval (with EEC type approval) for 1,190.
LUMMA embellishes the entrance area with a four-piece set of stainless steel sill pad covers for 189. LUMMA also lends the interior of the X3 a racing car feel by providing a set of aluminium pedals for 159.
High-Resolution Pictures:
http://img11.exs.cx/img11/6962/lummabmwx3011iv.th.jpg (http://img11.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img11&image=lummabmwx3011iv.jpg)http://img11.exs.cx/img11/3176/lummabmwx3023qd.th.jpg (http://img11.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img11&image=lummabmwx3023qd.jpg)
By fitting the D-Box, LUMMA breathes an additional 41 horsepower into the series-produced 150 kW / 204 bhp 3 litre six cylinder straight engine, giving it a total of 180 kW / 245 bhp. This diesel then has a powerful torque of 492 Nm an extra 82 Nm. This power makeover costs 750.
LUMMA has changed just about everything in terms of the external appearance. The front end is dominated by a front spoiler bumper for 949. This generates downforce, thus giving the X3 better wheel grip. Larger air inlets ensure adequate cooling. Incidentally, the original fog lamps can still be used. A set of headlight lenses (exempt from TÜV <German equivalent of MOT> approval) for vehicles with or without Xenon headlights is available from LUMMA for the price of 79.
The sides of the X3 are adorned by a set of side sills including wheel arch extensions for 950. The superb racing look at the rear end is produced by an apron with a diffuser, of which a version is shortly to be launched also for use with a tow coupling for the price of 990. LUMMA has equipped the boot lid with an attachment for 279, which simply clips on. Working its way up to the top of the rear end, LUMMA finishes off with a boot lid spoiler for 349, which has a stabilising effect at high speeds.
For vehicles, apart from those with self-levelling suspension, LUMMA provides an H&R suspension lowering kit for 349, which brings the X3 45 mm closer to the road at the front and rear. Stylish LUMMA/ATP wheels round off the external appearance of this SAV. The price for the complete set of wheels is 5,896. LUMMA fits these chunky wheels in their 10 x 22 inch design with 285/30 tyres from Kumho.
Four pipes, each with a 76 mm diameter, allow the power of this X3 3.0d CLR X to be heard, providing the acoustic proof of the potency of this LUMMA-tuned BMW. They form part of a complete stainless steel exhaust system exempt from TÜV approval (with EEC type approval) for 1,190.
LUMMA embellishes the entrance area with a four-piece set of stainless steel sill pad covers for 189. LUMMA also lends the interior of the X3 a racing car feel by providing a set of aluminium pedals for 159.
High-Resolution Pictures:
http://img11.exs.cx/img11/6962/lummabmwx3011iv.th.jpg (http://img11.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img11&image=lummabmwx3011iv.jpg)http://img11.exs.cx/img11/3176/lummabmwx3023qd.th.jpg (http://img11.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img11&image=lummabmwx3023qd.jpg)