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Posted by Alex on February 04, 1999 at 20:47:41:
Just read the new issue of Automobile magazine (March 99) and on page 28, they have some BMW upcoming products news. Here is what they have to say:
1st news: BMW is working on a smaller SUV, called the X3, based on the BMW E46 touring wagon. It says it has lines similar to those of the Subaru Legacy Outback. Release date is in 2 years or so.
2nd News: The X3 will have a new engine: a 3.0L straight sex producing 201 HP's. I am not betting the ranch on this (actually, I will!), but this will be the official specs for the upcoming 330Ci and 330i due in year 2001 which will replace the 328i and 328Ci with the more powerful engine.
3rd News: "The second proposal based on the 3-series is known as the K2. Derived from the two-door coupe and will feature an innovative roof that turns the hardtop four-seater into a two-seat pick-up. The end result is quite a striking lifestyle vehicle vaguely reminiscent of the quasi-cult cars like the Chevy El Camino and Ford Ranchero."
I want me a El BMW Camino !!!
FYI, I am only writing what Automobile is reporting. Not my rumors, but theirs. It well be only rumors, but I highly doubt it, especially the 3.0L engine news and increased HP for the 328i and 328Ci. The X3 could well be built too depending on the sales of the X5.
Let's talk guys !
Alex
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