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ZfrkS62 · 07-26-2007, 01:32 AM

For the X5 Sport that was pictured, i wonder if it's also possible that they are maybe experimenting with forced induction for it as well? The N73 motor may be a bit of a stretch for it. The N54 would make perfect sense for something in between though.

Honestly, i don't know if the sales are there for the E70 yet to justify such a thing. I haven't seen too many of them get sold here, but i don't know if it's a regional thing or not.

pitfield · 07-26-2007, 02:04 AM

IS there a demand for [performance SUVs?

DUH!!!

Cayenne Turbo, ML63, G55, obviously.

Making an X5 V12 would be too nose heavy, and it needs to be faster than the above.

gucom · 07-28-2007, 03:17 PM

the 135i sounds like an awesome car, will be expensive though... the 123d sounds good too

a 200hp diesel 8) and will probably be more affordable...

in pictures it does indeed look awkward from some angles, but in the vid i saw it looked good to great from most angles so i suppose it'll be the same in the flesh... i hope so at least

inso · 07-30-2007, 06:41 AM

123d sounds nice, but it is a shame that 1-series coupe isn´t much lighter than 3series, so no big advantages in performance compared to 3series with same engine. 135i with 1200kg would really fly, but with 1500kg it is just one of the fast cars.

blue8 · 07-30-2007, 11:18 AM

2009 Z4 (E89)?
Looks nice!

dutchmasterflex · 07-30-2007, 11:21 AM

Already looks overweight.

Igorionia · 07-31-2007, 02:23 AM

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/2056994

blue8 · 07-31-2007, 06:33 AM

^I'd take the Alpine White or Interlagos Blue car! Great find!

X6 standing next to the X5:

ae86_16v · 07-31-2007, 02:34 PM

The X6 should be interesting. I wonder what exactly is there target. I mean for an SUV/SAV the X5 w/ Sports Package is already pretty "sporty".

blue8 · 08-06-2007, 01:06 PM

2008 3-Series Update
BMW will be launching the updated 3-series range next month with the biggest change being the addition of more powerful engines and a reduction of fuel consumption across all models. Unfortunately, the car’s styling and equipment list remains much the same as the current version.

All models now come with direct injection technology providing most of the engines with minor power upgrades. Power is up for all the petrol engines except in the 325i and 335i, and, for the diesels, output is increased for the four-cylinder versions only. Once again, X Drive AWD will only be available with the six-cylinder diesel and petrol engines comprising the 325xi, 330xi, 335xi, 330xd.

Engineers have also added BMW’s fuel saving Efficient Dynamics technology to the 3-series range, with each car now delivering better mileage than the one it replaces despite increases in power for some models. The interior for the 2008 model is identical to current versions except for the addition of new colors for the trim. We can expect to see full details of BMW’s bread-and-butter model in the very near future.

- I'm quite disappointed though that it won't receive the E92-headlight-facelift as the E90 M3 would... maybe for the 2009 model?

blue8 · 08-07-2007, 12:51 PM

MORE here: http://news.windingroad.com/wp-galle...g2_itemId=6619

No, the above mule isn’t a planned Outback or Allroad variant of the 3-series, our spies indicate it is in fact a mule for a planned smaller offering, the X4.

bmw-x4-spy-shots-250.jpgChrista Lehmann over at Hidden Image has cracked off a few shots of an early (yet remarkably cohesive looking) X4 prototype, which should, as its rumored nomenclature suggests, slot in between the X3 and X5. The test vehicle seen here appears to make liberal use of 3-series wagon bits, albeit on a longer and wider scale. That said, it seems likely that the running gear will be shared with the X3, and while styling is likely far from finalized, and an X6-like coupe profile seems likely (which explains the renderings seen to the right and in the high-res gallery below).

Timeline? Our spies are betting on around 2010—the same year that the next-generation X3 is expected.

^The front-end of that rendering is outrageously hideous!!! The rear looks like an Audi Avant but that's actually a good thing.

pitfield · 08-07-2007, 01:18 PM

It's because you lot keep buying the fucking things.

blue8 · 08-08-2007, 02:50 PM

E90 M3 without camo

ya55erm · 08-10-2007, 06:29 AM

2009 BMW X6 Spyshots

a few close ups and side shots-

Source Jalopnik

Bernardo · 08-11-2007, 08:33 AM

Unpratical ugly X5...theres no point at all in this car.