X3 M / X4 M [Official] The BMW X3 M (F97) and the BMW X4 M (F98)

[bmwblog]

Bring on the next X5M and X6M.

We saw the new x5 M today in a closed room.

 

[domleo999]

We saw the new x5 M today in a closed room.

Impressions?

Are the kidney grilles bigger in the X3M Opposed to the standard models?

 

[klier]

Hi Klier,
of course 600 Nm sounds fine for daily use, but the same engine will have 50 Nm more in the upcomings M3/M4. Why did BMW decided to reduce it? that would be interesting to know if it a technical decision, or a marketing one.

Hi my friend,

BMW hasn't released any data about the upcoming M3/4 yet.

 

[SCOTT27]

BMW Switzerland too

Don't forget to register your interest for your closed room viewing.

 

[Rolf]

Totally new engine.

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[Frankie G]

The M xDrive system has a rear-wheel bias and offers BMW X3 M and BMW X4 M owners two AWD driving modes.

I take it the two modes of M xDrive are standard 40/60 f/r 4WD and 4WD Sport?

How come it produces "only" 600 Nm?

442 lb ft is plenty if you ask me. Even with the weight these cars carry.

We saw the newx5 M today in a closed room.

Please do tell more...

 

[klier]

X4M isn't pretty. I rather see a X2M.

Looks > substance, huh?

 

[Frankie G]

So yes, 4WD and 4WD Sport only. A RWD mode in MxDrive would be fun but somewhat pointless in an SUV/SAV

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[Matski]

@Giannis

Thread title could do with amending...

X3M = F97
X4M = F98

 

[hovabongZA]

Totally new engine.

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If I were BMW I'd make the technicians or engineers that build these engines,sign their names. Its a good marketing strategy.

"First ever hand built twin turbo BMW engine"

 

[Centurion]

Really disappointed by the weight of this car at 4620lbs its heavier than all its competitors and the Jag and AMG have V8s .BMWs are usually lighter than the competition, would explain why, at least on paper, its slower than those cars .

Blame greater cooling requirements for turbos that will run very hot. This is why some sports car manufacturer haven't bothered "downsizing" engines.

 

[hovabongZA]

Blame greater cooling requirements for turbos that will run very hot. This is why some sports car manufacturer haven't bothered "downsizing" engines.

I'm no engine expert,but that simply cant be right. If that was the case we would have seen it already in other turbo charged M cars which are all lighter than the manufactures that didn't downgrade. So that is just false. I'm even willing to bet that the S58 is lighter than those engines you allude to. Its something else and not cooling requirements.

 

[Sank_ch]

the german catalogue is out:
https://www.bmw.de/content/dam/bmw/marketDE/bmw_de/new-vehicles/m-models/x3m/2019/kaufen/F97F98_PL_Februar_2019_online_01.pdf.asset.1549969107235.pdf

 

[Sank_ch]

And you take words of car journalists as a facts? C'mon...

You mean that they are as bad as those who write about finance and politics????

There seems to be more emphasis on the Competition model rather than the standard M model. Target your higher margin.

The Carbon Pack gives nice accent to the car, but 30 HP more for only 0,1s quicker time, is it really worth it? And based on the blonde woman who explained the 2 cars in the BMW video, the competition models won't have the traffic-jam assistant. So finally you end up taking the regular X3M or X4M for more driver assistance and more comfort and you add the nice rims of the competition one, the M sport seat, the M sport exhaust system, the carbon package, the M Driver Package and you end with the same value as if you ordered directly the competition one.

Hi my friend,

BMW hasn't released any data about the upcoming M3/4 yet.

Hi Klier,

As the article from Carmagazine was taken by other medias, I thought, and I believed it was true. Add to this that he was right with the HP value, i thought that he was pretty accurate in his info.

Don't forget to register your interest for your closed room viewing.

Thank you very much Scott27 , I will contact my dealer, but he is in holidays this week.

 

[bmwblog]

I take it the two modes of M xDrive are standard 40/60 f/r 4WD and 4WD Sport?



442 lb ft is plenty if you ask me. Even with the weight these cars carry.



Please do tell more...

Will find out when we can talk about it. We saw the M8 also and soon, one more cool model

 

[AMELIA Williams]

Hats off to BMW for a magnificent engine on the new X3 M & X4 M. Almost like both manufacturers are conniving in their design...

 

[Matski]

We saw the M8 also and soon, one more cool model

M2 CS that you just ran an article on, perhaps?

 

[Deleted member 25]

Love the new interiors, they are really getting their 90s mojo back.

 

[dalab]

What a pair of beauties must be said, they have all the personality of the pure M's as it could not be otherwise.
The two colors chosen to contrast are a success, the donington gray in the X3 is better than in any other BMW I have seen and that red X4 calls for war!

 

[DocM]

BMW M is at last bringing excellent competition to the Macan turbo and AR Stelvio. Based on appearance and numbers I'd take the BMW over either!