BMW X3 M40i G01 2018 spotted hitting the limiter [Video]

[markymark666]

BMW X3 M40i G01 2018 test mule spotted ("Werkstestwagen") completely undisguised at top speed on the autobahn.

https://youtu.be/fnZqTYH1tIE

Any thoughts?

Edited by markymark666 on Sunday 19th November 20:57

[rassi]

Isn’t it already for sale? At least on the Belgian BMW website, the X3 M40 is available and fully configurable.

[markymark666]

It can be configured and ordered.

But the delivery is sheduled early 2018 I think...

[Mr Whippy]

I'd want a weekend test drive before putting money down.

If it's anything like the old one it'll be a turd.

[Ranger 6]

Mr Whippy said:

....If it's anything like the old one it'll be a turd.

Which old one? The old one or the old, old one.....?

[markymark666]

Mr Whippy said:

I'd want a weekend test drive before putting money down.

If it's anything like the old one it'll be a turd.

The new X3 M40i (2018)seems to be a really powerful machine. On the autobahn/highway (straight-line) the performance was great...

[Ranger 6]

But only 3 mph faster than the outgoing model....

[Mr Whippy]

Ranger 6 said:

Mr Whippy said:

....If it's anything like the old one it'll be a turd.

Which old one? The old one or the old, old one.....?

Dunno, went in a 2016 model and it was a turd imo.
Felt more like a Defender 90, than a premium suv, and was less comfy.

It seems stiff suspension and rft in these taller cars accentuates the poor ride and transverse jiggles.

[Ranger 6]

Variable dampers make a huge difference - I agree, the standard M suspension can be a bit harsh.

It's very different to my old Defender (green 'company car').

[markymark666]

In my opinion the new X3 M40i is a leap in performance.
The test mule looked really great at top speed...

[Ranger 6]

Yes, it’s faster, but it’s not a leap. It’s 0.4 seconds faster to 60 and 3mph top speed than mine. That’s an incremental increase.

The leap may come from the X3M which will have another 70bhp. However, when you have an SUV doing a sub 5 0-60 then I think the gains will be small again.

[14-7]

markymark666 said:

It can be configured and ordered.

But the delivery is sheduled early 2018 I think...

I was down on the 'interested' list that BMW have and was told you can get them from December onwards.

[Ranger 6]

Yes, my dealer has told me they expect a demo car very shortly.

[markymark666]

Great to hear. But the delivery is sheduled at least till early 2018 as my dealer told me.

[CaptainMorgan]

They've not made any petrol engines in the current shape have they? The mrs like them but the only petrol models available are the old original shape. She doesnt do the miles for a diesel so it's ruled out at the moment. A nice petrol might change things though.

[Ranger 6]

They do petrol engines in other markets, but not the UK. These will be the first petrol models since 2005/6.