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(E83) X3 SAV Complete Vehicle (General Information)

Introduction

The E83, X3, conceived and engineered by BMW will be an addition to the X Family of SAVs. Based on the 3 Series Touring (Sport wagon), its size, weight and capabilities more closer match those of the X5.
The chassis and many parts are taken either directly or in modified form from the E46 (3 series)/316 or the X5. Almost 35% of the parts were designed specifically for the X3.

By extending the X family, BMW is strengthening its leading position in the field of on road orientated fourwheel drive SAVs geared towards outstanding driving performance.


Production
Due to the outstanding success of all models none of the present day BMW plants currently have sufficient capacity to produce the X3 in the intended quantities.
The BMW Group has therefore entrusted Magna Steyr with the development and production of the (E83) X3 SAV. The vehicle concept has been devised by BMW engineers in Munich while production vehicle development and production take place in Graz/Austria.
Magna Steyr has already established a sound reputation with complete vehicle developments as well as with body work or drive train developments.
It is above all in the 4WD sector that the Austrians demonstrate an exceptional level of technical skill and competence.
Even mass production is nothing new to Magna Steyr. All 4WD variants of the Mercedes E Class, the Mercedes G Model, the Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee and the Chrysler Voyager have been rolling off the production lines in Graz to some extent for years. Magna Steyr has regularly received the best marks in quality inspections and tests, carried out by among others J. D. Power.


Models
The (E83) X3 is available with the 3.0 M54 engine and two versions of the 2.5 liter engine, M54.

A six speed manual transmission is standard on all X3 's with a 5-speed automatic optional.


Technical Highlights






- New fourwheel drive system with variable power distribution (x Drive)
- Multifunctional panorama glass sunroof.
- Best in class ratio of power output and fuel efficiency.



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