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Hunter Killer
 You might dismiss the X3 as being fit
for nothing more demanding than the
school run, but legendary BMW tuner
Hartge has given it a good workout to the
point where it’s as good in the rough as
proper 4x4s with no carpets and
wind-up windows.
Longer spring and damper units give
Hartge’s ‘Hunter’ some 23 cm ground
clearance and allow more serious
approach and departure angles, while the
wading depth has been certified to 50 cm.
The remapped 3-litre diesel produces 253
bhp, giving the Hunter the ability to climb
a 48-degree slope. Then of course, there’s
always the 3.0sd version with 335 bhp.
 Additional kit includes stainless skid
plates, washable seat covers, green
instrument dials... and a tub in the boot to
carry your game. And no, we’re not
talking Monopoly.
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2008 - March
Open M3
It was never a secret that the new M3
would soon be joined by an open top
version and April will see the M3
Convertible on sale in the UK. Based on
the retractable hardtop configuration
as used in the current 3-Series convertible
range, the open-air M3 shares its mechanical
specification with the Coupe and newly announced
Saloon. Read more>
Back To Basics
The 3-Series convertible might have
grown bigger and heavier with each
generation but chopping the top off
the 1-Series has created a sleek
replacement to the much-loved E30
and E36 models. Comparing the dimensions
shows the 1-Series to be pretty close in size
to the E36 model, too – slightly narrower in
the rear but wider up front and within 8cm off
its overall length. Read more>
Value added
The1-Series, 3-Series and Z4 models
can now be ordered in the new
'Edition' specification. An addedvalue
package, the ES spec adds £250
to the value of the 1-Series but provides
some £1300-worth of extra kit over the ES
model, including 17 inch wheels, sports
seats, three-spoke multi-function wheel
and front fog lights. Read more >
Open air 320d
Just to complete this month's
convertible news, from March the
3-Series convertible can now be
ordered with the 2-litre, 177 bhp diesel
engine in the shape of the 320d. Read more >
125i Coupe
The well-received 1-Series Coupe
line-up gets broadened from
March with the addition of the 125i.
Running the 218 bhp normally-aspirated
3-litre straight six, it's good for 0-62
mph in 6.4 seconds, a maximum of 152
mph and 35.8 mpg. Read more >
Hunter Killer
You might dismiss the X3 as being fit
for nothing more demanding than the
school run, but legendary BMW tuner
Hartge has given it a good workout to the
point where it’s as good in the rough as
proper 4x4s with no carpets and
wind-up windows. Read more >
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