PHOTO GALLERY: Official photos of the 2007 BMW X3

The headline-grabbing powerplant is a twin-turbo 3.0-litre diesel with an output of 286hp and 580Nm of torque that has been developed from the engine used by the BMW 535d. Such power places the X3 3.0sd into the realm of sports car acceleration courtesy of a zero to 62mph time of 6.6 seconds and a 149mph top speed.

What sets the X3 3.0sd apart from previous X3s is that it comes equipped with the same twin-turbo technology that has already been showcased in the BMW 535d. By using two turbochargers, one smaller one larger, the X3 3.0sd offers high levels of low down pulling power as well as top end performance. It can do this because the smaller turbo boosts at low revs for instant, smooth and swift acceleration, but as engine speed builds the larger turbocharger comes into play to continue the rapid progress. The result is an engine that develops peak torque from just 1,750rpm through to 2,250rpm, but is capable of continuing to rev up to 4,400rpm – an unusually high limit for a diesel.

jasongoudie - 6/27/2006 12:26:37 PM

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This looks dated already. I also saw a 7 series the other day and it looked dated too. The 3, 5 and the 6 look great but this and the 7 are boring.

phantom330 - 6/27/2006 7:51:25 PM

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Bavarian Motorrad.....an endless struggle with 19's. Is there any car you don't like with 19's? Just wondering.

It does look a little better now, still not impressed with the design, but I'm not big on the "small SUV" pack either.

L0RD0FTHER1NGS - 6/28/2006 3:03:59 AM

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I honestly think this is one of the ugliest cars on earth, sorry BMW people but this joint is just plain UGLY, straight up.

BMWpride - 6/28/2006 2:39:41 PM

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BMW should put the N52 3.0 Liter Inline six in there instead of continuing with a diesel and an outdated 3 liter unit. The diesel might be a good add-on but if BMW wants to get non-diesel buyers the N52 engine is a must.

BMWpride - 6/28/2006 2:39:41 PM

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