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2012 BMW X3-Series 28i AWD 4dr

Trim Info:

All Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sport Utility, 4WD Sport Utility Vehicle
19 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

4 Door Sport Utility

Drivetrain:

All Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

90.1

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

4112

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas I6

Displacement:

3.0L/182

Fuel System:

MPI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

240 @ 6600

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

221 @ 2750-4000

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD

Suspension Type - Front:

Double-Joint Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Five-Link

Front Tire Size:

P245/55R17

Rear Tire Size:

P245/55R17

Spare Tire Size:

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in):

17 x 8.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

17 x 8.0

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.9 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

17.7

Wheelbase (in):

110.6

Length, Overall (in):

183.0

Advanced Technical Data

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:

5 (2010)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

3000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

300

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

5291

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

794

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

4.71

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

3.14

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

2.11

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.29

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.30

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.73

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High:

1.00

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

8.7

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

210

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Coil Springs

Spare Wheel Size (in):

Compact

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Servotronic Pwr Assist

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

17.8

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

39.0

Brake Type:

Pwr-Assisted

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.9 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

40.7

Front Leg Room (in):

39.9

Front Shoulder Room (in):

57.3

Second Head Room (in):

39.1

Second Leg Room (in):

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in):

56.0

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

74.1

Height, Overall (in):

65.4

Track Width, Front (in):

63.6

Track Width, Rear (in):

64.3

Min Ground Clearance (in):

8.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³):

56.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³):

19.4

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):

0.84

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.67

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