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SPECIFICATIONS
TRIM
MSRP
BMW X3 3.0si $38,600
ENGINE
Type:
2,996cc Inline-6; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.
Power [hp at rpm]: 260 at 6,600
Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: 225 at 2,750
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 85.0 x 88.0
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: 16 / 23
 
TRANSMISSIONS
Type:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 4.35, 2.50, 1.67, 1.23, 1.00, 0.85
Final Drive: 3.73
 
Type:
6-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.07, 2.37, 1.55, 1.16, 0.85, 0.67
Final Drive: 4.44
 
LAYOUT
Engine position:
Front-engine
Driveline:
All-wheel-drive
 
SUSPENSION
Front:
MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear:
Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
BRAKES
Front:
12.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear:
12.6 in. power-assisted vented discs
 
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]:
4,012
GVWR [lbs]:
5
Weight distribution: 51 / 49
Max. towing capacity [lbs]: 3,000
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 17.7
 
STEERING
Type:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]
38.4
 
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]:
179.9
Width [in.]:
73.0
Height [in.]:
66.0
Wheelbase [in.]: 110.1
Front Track [in.]: 60.0
Rear Track [in.]: 60.7
 
Coefficient of Drag:
0.35
 
Ground Clear. [in.]: 8.0
Approach Angle [in.]: 24.0
Departure Angle [in.]: 22.0
 
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]:
90.1
Seating Capacity:
5
 
Front Headroom [in.]:
38.1
Rear Headroom [in.]: 37.8
 
Front Legroom [in.]:
40.2
Rear Legroom [in.]: 35.8
 
Front Shoulderroom [in.]:
55.6
Rear Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.0
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]:
30.0; 71.0 (rear seats folded)