2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i Gets 4-Cylinder Engine

BMW of North America announced today a continuing evolution of efficiency, power and technology with the introduction of the new TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine (N20) to the 2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i. The new engine replaces the outgoing nominally aspirated inline 6-cylinder engine (N52) as the next step in BMW’s EfficientDynamics strategy.

BMW is proving again that a smaller more fuel-efficient engine doesn’t need to mean less oomph. The new TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder delivers maximum power of 240HP at 5,000 rpm while thanks to twin-scroll turbocharging, the maximum torque of 260 lb-ft is developed at just 1,250 rpm and remains constant up to 4,800 rpm.

The BMW X3 xDrive28i accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.5 seconds, on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 130 mph. The engine responds instantly when the driver demands more throttle and the vigorous and almost linear power delivery from only slightly above idle continues all the way into the higher rpm range.

It is scheduled for April 2012 production as a 2013 model with delivery to US BMW Centers in May along with the continuing BMW X3 xDrive35i. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices, including $895 destination and handling, are $37,995 and $43,595 respectively.