BMW has just launched a new generation of its X3 and soon there
will be a hotter version cooked up by Alpina.
Alpina is a semi-official BMW tuner that’s been in the
business of making Bavaria’s best go faster for over 50 years.
We only get to sample Alpina’s talents in two models—the
6-Series-based B6 and 7-Series-based B7—but overseas there are many more models
to choose from. One of these is the X3-based XD3 which offers an impressive
combination of stump-pulling grunt, all-weather traction and decent fuel
economy.
A prototype for a new XD3 was recently spotted and reveals
only minor tweaks. The only unique elements are the wheels and lower portion of
the front bumper.
Like the current XD3, the new one should sport a 3.0-liter
twin-turbocharged inline-6 diesel paired with an 8-speed automatic and
all-wheel drive. The current model’s output hovers at 350 horsepower and 516
pound-feet of torque and we expect something similar for the new generation.
A likely debut date for the new XD3 is the 2018 Geneva Motor
Show next March. Note, BMW M is working on a high-performance X3 variant of its
own: the first-ever X3 M. We have spy shots of this model as
well. The vehicle, which also bows next year, should come with a turbocharged
inline-6 delivering close to 450 horsepower.
by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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