motor

blue8 · 03-21-2007, 11:40 AM

From Motor Authority:
Reports are surfacing about a possible new crossover from BMW based on the platform underpinning the upcoming 1-series coupe. BMW’s boss Norbert Reithofer confirmed during an interview with German buff mag Auto Zeitung that the new car, which is likely to be labeled the X1, is still in the proposal stage. Reithofer also mentioned that BMW needs to add more high-end sports models to its lineup, referring to the older Z8 Roadster and M1 supercar. “These are the type of products we need in the future” he said.

If given the go-ahead, the new X1 could be on the market by 2010. To speed up development, the coupe-crossover is expected to utilize the X-drive 4WD system from the current X3 with powertrains and electronics coming from the 1-series. Production numbers are expected to be around the 100,000 mark with work most likely outsourced to the Magna-Steyr factory near Graz.

When questioned about the impending emissions laws that the European Council is proposing, Reithofer says BMW is well positioned to meet the targets and would not require any change to its future lineup. BMW has been developing its new ultra-clean models as early as 2001, with direct injection and hybrid technology to be available soon across most of its model range.

Mr. Reithofer has been busy releasing details of future BMW models to the press in recent times. Last week, he confirmed the new X6 crossover would be built in America.

TopGearNL · 03-21-2007, 05:49 PM

Yeah I love the look of the Sedan too!

ZfrkS62 · 03-21-2007, 09:05 PM

After lunch break from class today, we were all sitting around bs'ing (not uncommon) and the topic of the X6 came up. Our instructor worked at the Spartanburg plant for awhile and is still on their email list.

An email was sent out from the big wigs announcing that the X6 is being approved for production

It will be built in Spartanburg along with the X5 and Z4. No dates on when this is all supposed to be going down though.

ae86_16v · 03-21-2007, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by ZfrkS62

After lunch break from class today, we were all sitting around bs'ing (not uncommon) and the topic of the X6 came up. Our instructor worked at the Spartanburg plant for awhile and is still on their email list.

An email was sent out from the big wigs announcing that the X6 is being approved for production

It will be built in Spartanburg along with the X5 and Z4. No dates on when this is all supposed to be going down though.

:roll:

Yeah, not sure about that X6. . . did your instructor say what it is?

ZfrkS62 · 03-21-2007, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by ae86_16v

Originally Posted by ZfrkS62

After lunch break from class today, we were all sitting around bs'ing (not uncommon) and the topic of the X6 came up. Our instructor worked at the Spartanburg plant for awhile and is still on their email list.

An email was sent out from the big wigs announcing that the X6 is being approved for production

It will be built in Spartanburg along with the X5 and Z4. No dates on when this is all supposed to be going down though.

:roll:

Yeah, not sure about that X6. . . did your instructor say what it is?

6er on a 4x4 platform is all he said.

There also may be 335xi mules roaming around Europe somewhere. If not yet, should be soon if they decide to go forward with it. I don't see why they wouldn't put X-Drive on a 335. It would give the A4 Quattro a run for it's money

Just_me · 03-22-2007, 04:20 AM

BMW M3 V8

4 litre V8
420 bhp / 8300 rpm
max 8400 rpm
400 Nm at 3900 rpm
340 Nm at 2000 rpm
comp 12:1
engine weight 202 kg

# 26 lb heavier than 335i engine!
# 84 lb lighter than M5 S85
# 15kg less than M3 E46 engine

Just_me · 03-22-2007, 06:50 AM

M3 V8 photos

ae86_16v · 03-22-2007, 07:10 AM

Thanks for all the pictures!!!

saadie · 03-22-2007, 08:00 AM

glowing headers ..sexyy!

TopGearNL · 03-22-2007, 08:44 AM

Thanks for the pics of the engine!

So clean..

thepest · 03-22-2007, 09:21 AM

Those numbers/pictures make me wanna cry....with excitement!

M3 rules....all the way baby. Everything else just died. Same hp as rs4 but BMW hp is one thing Audi hp is another!

Thanks just_me

Just_me · 03-22-2007, 09:35 AM

280nm@1800 rpm
340nm@2000 rpm
400nm@4000 rpm
400nm@6000 rpm
390nm@7000 rpm
370nm@8000 rpm
350nm@8400 rpm

Just_me · 03-22-2007, 09:53 AM

English pressrelese

http://shrani.si/files/thenewv8enwcux.pdf

dutchmasterflex · 03-22-2007, 10:02 AM

thanks just_me :good:

Those pictures of the engine get me all hot n bothered

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ZfrkS62 · 03-22-2007, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by dani_d_mas

^ 2 more cylinders and still lighter than the E46 M3 engines - shows how unefficient that engine was

As for the X6 - no please... no. It's totally uncenessary with the X5 and X3 on the road. Who would ever want a 6-Series-based SUV afterall? will it be 2 or 4-doors anyway?

Personally, i think they will let the X3 die. there is too much market saturation with SUVs right now to push a 3 models at a time. I think they will probably make it 4 doors. 2 door SUV sounds pretty stupid.

Just_me: these pics are awesome. this little motor should fit nicely into BMW's arsenal for the Power Wars 8)