The BMW X3M And X4M Are Here With 503bhp Straight-Sixes
For the first time ever, you can buy either a BMW X3 or X4 that’s been worked over by M Division. And if you’re feeling particularly power hungry, you’ll be pleased to learn that both the newly-revealed X3M and X4M can be specced in ‘Competition’ guise with 503bhp and 442lb ft of torque on offer. Lordy.
The entry-level version isn’t exactly wanting for poke either: it develops 471bhp and exactly the same amount of torque.
Unlike the X3M and X4M’s main rival, the Mercedes-AMG GLC63, these meaty outputs aren’t the work of a V8. Nope, BMW has developed a new 3.0-litre inline-six derived from the B58 that’s used in the likes of the M140i and X3 M40i. The ‘S58’ has a single-turbo, twin-scroll arrangement in the base model, while the Competition has a twin-turbo setup. It’s highly likely these are the engines that’ll propel the next M3 and M4.
The new engine sends its thrust to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic, with the system heavily biasing the rear wheels. Traction off the line must be mighty, as the Competition variants will do 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds, despite knocking on the door of two tonnes apiece. The standard models, meanwhile, crack the benchmark sprint a tenth slower.
All models come with the usual range of styling tweaks including bigger vents, vast alloy wheels and subtle aero additions. Opt for a Competition version of either, and the gigantic kidney grilles are finished in gloss black. Is it an improvement for the divisive front end of the X3? We’ll let you thrash that one out in the comments.
BMW hasn’t revealed pricing for the standard cars yet, but we do know that the X3M Competition is £77,070, while the X4M Comp is a smidge more at £79,990.
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
Comments
Inb4 the Supra gets 503hp
Toyota be like: lol
release 4-cylinder Supra
Seriously though, unfortunately BMW wont share their flagship 6-pot with Toyota
If the Supra had this BMW Engine, a lot of people would respect it a lot more. Especially if it can maintain that Weight Class. It’s going to be RIP Boxster S, M2 Competition, and would be trading blows with the AMG GT.
Totally agree, knowone seems to notice this but to me the new supra is way too underpowered. It really should have more power than when it came out 25 years ago
people would propably be satisfied with the most powerful B58 with 380bhp, but that isnt happening with EU emissions
See, that’s exactly why BMW didn’t want the S58 or at least the best B58 in the Supra. It could potentially harm sales of their own cars.
Mooorrreee straight six! Not sure why they are making such a strong comeback but I’ll be the last to complain!
Even Mopar is getting into it with a new turbo inline 6. You know what I’d want to see though?
A Barra Mustang.
BMW have always done the straight 6 well, now the other manufacturers follow also Mercedes with the ‘53’ , ‘350’ and ‘400’ range (there may be more not sure).
Yeah I don’t think the regular X3M has a single turbo
This is the M3 wagon we want in the body we didn’t really need
But I love it. Also, 503 HORSEPOWER
470 horsepower is impressive, but it has one turbocharger, so I’d imagine that it’s the size of a basketball with very little lag down low
way too expensive unfortunately
SUVs are so gross….
An X3 M Competition in Donington Gray Metallic would be amazing. Seems like it has really good performance, especially with that 0-60 time…
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