BMW X3 xDrive30 confirmed /Z4 sDrive35?

cct1 Jul 15th, 2008 Link

So if the much rumored Z2 comes out, does that mean it will be a 2 cylinder?

Michael Jul 15th, 2008 Link

cct1- Doubt it!
At this point who knows if it will even be a “Z2″.
I was just commenting on how they will name the confirmed E89….
It may even turn into the “2″ series or “4″ series. What we do know is that the current “Z4 3.0i/si will no longer be able to be used.

Matt Jul 15th, 2008 Link

Has Bimmerfile reported on the new regulations and why they’re affecting the model designation in this way?

Michael Jul 15th, 2008 Link

We have not provided direct information on the regulation specifically. What we do know is that it relates to displacement being used in addition to the name of the vehicle. For example the X3 3.0 si , the X5 4.4i have the displacement as the identifier. We have been unable to find the specific regulation BMW cited for the change or more details since we originally broke this news months ago.

Tim Jul 15th, 2008 Link

These names are stupid. The end.

TMQ Jul 15th, 2008 Link

Such names are terrible. Just call it X330. or Z220 (for the 2 liter turbo).

Jon Jul 16th, 2008 Link

Think these naming conventions are typical of politicians that really should spend some time working on real issues.

Really are there that many morons that buy a car without checking out under the hood? I believe this is a case for natural selection within our breed!

SF Dede Jul 16th, 2008 Link

Sounds like the work of San Francisco politicians.

Ben Jul 16th, 2008 Link

Does the name change applies as soon as the 09′ model year? Will the twin turbo shows up too?

That is x3 xDrive3.5 rather than x3 xDrive3.0

I am hoping there will be an engine upgrade to give it an edge over the 09 Audi Q5.

Michael Jul 16th, 2008 Link

I do not think we will see an engine upgrade at this time, the car will be decommissioned very soon and I have not seen or heard of any X3’s testing new drive-trains. My source on this confirmed that the 2009 X3 30 is now able to be ordered.

RJ Jul 18th, 2008 Link

This new naming convention sucks…pure and simple. Hope this isn’t too crude.

BimmerFile » Archive » Rendered Speculation: BMW Z4 Jul 22nd, 2008 Link

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