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2006 X3 3.0i Sport Utility Specs

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2006 X3 3.0i Sport Utility Specs

2006 X3 3.0i Sport Utility Performance Hide
2,979 cc 3 liters in-line 6 front engine with 84 mm bore, 89.6 mm stroke, 10.2 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel 91
Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 25 and EPA city (mpg): 17
Multi-point injection fuel system
17.7 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank
Power: 168 kW , 225 HP SAE @ 5,900 rpm; 214 ft lb , 290 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
2006 X3 3.0i Sport Utility Handling & Brakes Hide
Four-wheel ABS
3.64:1 axle ratio
Brake assist system
Cornering brake control
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Center limited slip differential
Spacesaver steel rim under body spare wheel
Stability control
Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs , multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2006 X3 3.0i Sport Utility Exterior Hide
Body color front and rear bumpers
Chrome/bright trim around side windows
Day time running lights
Driver power heated body color door mirrors , passenger power heated body color door mirrors with automatic
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 179.7, overall width (inches): 73, overall height (inches): 66, ground clearance (inches): 8, wheelbase (inches): 110.1, front track (inches): 60, rear track (inches): 60.7 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 38.4
Front fog lights
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Heat reflective glass
Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
Black paint
Fixed rear window with defogger and intermittent
Roof rails
Roof spoiler
Glass electric front to rear sunroof
Tinted glass on cabin, rear and side
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 5,049, curb weight (lbs) 4,023, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 3,500 and max payload (lbs) 1,025
Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
2006 X3 3.0i Sport Utility Interior Hide
12v power outlet: rear and cargo and 1
Air conditioning with climate control 1
Diversity antenna
Front ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection: code and integrated in dash
Manufacturer's own RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 71
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Full dashboard and floor console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats and rear seats cup holders pop out
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
External temperature
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Floor mats
Driver and passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
Bucket electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, four adjustments and tilt adjustment
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
Front seat center armrest
Lockable glove compartment
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats , three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off, dusk sensor and auto off with ignition
Heated washer
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.3, rear headroom (inches): 39.4, front hip room (inches): 56.7, rear hip room (inches): 57.4, front leg room (inches): 40.2, rear leg room (inches): 35.8, front shoulder room (inches): 55.8, rear shoulder room (inches): 55.4 and interior volume (cu ft): 96.1
Low fuel level warning
Low tire pressure indicator
Low washer fluid level warning
Memorized adjustment with three settings on door mirror position with four driver's seat positions
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch and includes power windows
Power steering
Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
Front and rear reading lights
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
Rear view mirror
Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
Front and rear roof airbag
Front seat back storage
Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
Seating: five seats
Service interval indicator
Front side airbag
Eight speaker(s)
Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment
Tachometer
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter
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