Details on BMW's future models

BMW is well on its way to becoming a full-line manufacturer with plans to launch several all new models in niches not normally reserved for the luxury marques. We’ve previously reported about a new 3-series based crossover and a possible M10 super-sports car, but we now have information about several new models due before the end of the year.

Just around the corner are the new coupe and convertible versions of the entry-level 1-series, with both cars expected to get more powerful engines than the current hatch. A new 123d model will appear with the superb 204hp 400Nm 2.0L diesel, as well as a new 125i petrol version.

BMW’s 286hp 580Nm straight-six diesel engine will appear in a new X5 3.0sd and will also end up in the facelifted 6-series coupe due at September’s Frankfurt Auto Show. After that, we can expect to see the arrival of the all-new E71 X6 crossover.
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AMGC55 - 6/1/2007 12:10:35 PM

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yay for the 1 coming to the usa

AdmiralT20 - 6/1/2007 12:28:39 PM

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I believe the internal code for the X6 is E72 and not E71.

SevorbeupstryIsBack - 6/1/2007 3:30:58 PM

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BMW 123d, I like that. They obviously couldn't name it 125d because it's not a six-cylinder.

I do would like to see a power upgrade in the 3.0sd engine. It would be nice if they got the horsepower at the same level the x35i engine has.

SevorbeupstryIsBack - 6/2/2007 2:20:46 AM

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BMW constantly re-engineers their engines but you could be right about that it already has been worked up.

So now it's basically:
x18d: 143 hp
x20d: 177 hp
x23d: 204 hp
x25d: 197 hp
x30d: 235 hp
x35d: 286 hp
x45d: 330 hp

Did I forget anything?

SevorbeupstryIsBack - 6/2/2007 2:22:36 AM

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Forgot to mention that only the x25d and x45d are still older engines that aren't reworked.