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05-27-2010, 12:45 PM | #23 |
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The convertible might just take longer to produce. Likely because its being sent to a different factory for the convertible top.
All engines should be turbos! Even a small one will help you get more power with a smaller motor and with more efficiency. Its a great trend. So X3 will start sales in US early next year... when's the X1 coming and with what engines!
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As for engines, like I said above, rumors seem to be converging on the X1 being the launch vehicle for the new turbo 4. Nothing is firm, but that seems like a good fit since the engine is known to be ready mid-next year. In theory though, there is a small possibility that the X1 could launch with the N52 instead and the turbo 4 cylinder would then debut in the F30 3 series sedan (and F31 3 series wagon - but we probably won't get that in North America). So it's one of those two engines at least. Then the question is, do they put the N55 in the X1 as well? I somewhat doubt that will happen since it would leave the big-brother X3 with no unique powertrain to have as a selling point. So I see it with just one engine. That's merely my opinion though. And who knows, they could do an uplevel X1 35si with the N55. The other big X1 question: does the US get a RWD model? It would be great if true, but I have my doubts. |
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They could even use it as a marketing tool - the first 'sporty' 2.0L diesel that gives excellent fuel economy.
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Didn't the E90 launch back in early 2005 with the brand new N52? I'm pretty sure that was the first application of that engine, right? |
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05-29-2010, 02:40 AM | #36 |
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x3 35i is exactly what it needed. I always liked it because its small for an suv and handles nice, but it just needed some more 'pop' to it power wise. Thats going to be a nice vehicle
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