The New BMW X3 3.0d. More Power, More Torque, More Performance.

1. The New BMW X3 3.0d. 2. Specifications. Rosslyn/Midrand - BMW is
expanding its Sports Activity Vehicle offerings with the addition of a
new top-end diesel model to the extremely popular BMW X3 range. At
the same time, the new BMW X3 3.0d heralds not only the introduction of
a high-performance diesel power plant to the range, but also the
addition of colour-coded bumpers to the entire line-up. BMW X3 3.0d:
More Power, more performance. The BMW X3 3.0d is not only the most
powerful diesel-powered Sports Activity Vehicle in the BMW line-up in
terms of power to weight ratio, but also leads the entire class in
terms of both power and torque. Maximum output of the 3.0-litre
straight-six diesel is an impressive 160 kW. Peak torque, in turn, is
even more significant in a vehicle such as this, with a peak level of
480 Nm maintained consistently all the way from 1,750-2,750 rpm. This
impressive power is conveyed to the wheels in each case by six finely
tuned gears - via the only gearbox available in this derivative, a
six-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic manual shift function.
Diesel engine with the second-generation common rail system. An
ultra-strong and economical alternative to the agile petrol engines in
the BMW X3 is the direct-injection diesel engine which has already made
a great name for itself as a genuine sports diesel in BMW saloons.
Perhaps the most important factor contributing to the engine's superior
power, dynamism and economy is BMW's second-generation common rail
system with significantly higher injection pressure and volume control:
Maximum system pressure is up from 1,350 to 1,600 bar, injecting fuel
even faster and ensuring an even better process of atomisation, in the
interest of extra power and greater fuel economy. A further point is
that this sophisticated injection process does not always compress the
entire amount of fuel delivered to maximum pressure, but only, thanks
to volume control, as much fuel as the engine needs at any given point
in time. The reduction in energy required by the high-pressure pump
achieved in this way makes a significant contribution in reducing fuel
consumption. The option to inject fuel up to four times in each
operating cycle solves the conflict of interests between output and
noise management: Double-pilot, main and post-injection improve the
entire process, the double-pilot phase making combustion even softer
and more harmonious while post-injection improves the oxidation of
particles and reduces the emission of harmful substances accordingly.
As a result, the X3 3.0d easily outperforms the EU 3 emission
standards, optimised blade geometry and the use of high-strength
materials improving turbine and compressor efficiency of the
turbo-charger once again.