As it has been the case with the (more mature) X3, those willing to grab an X4 have been asking for an all-out M version ever since the introduction of the crossover. Well, the German automotive producer has decided to answer those requests, with the company being almost ready to introduce the 2019 X4 M.
At the moment, the go-fast SAC (Sports Activity Coupe) is completing its final testing stages on the Nurburgring. And, as you'll notice in the piece of footage at the bottom of the page, this involves all-out driving, from straight-line abuse to rumble-strip play.
Once the camo comes off later this year, we'll get to see the angry fascia(s) of the X4 M, along with the other expected performance elements, like the M mirror and the hefty wheel arches housing serious wheels. Oh, and let's not forget the quad-exhaust.
The source of the (not so spicy) decibels that will greet you in the clip is expected to be a new S58 motor. Replacing the twin-turbo 3.0-liter straight-six that currently animates the M3 and M4, the S58 is based on the single-turbo B58 animating the M240i. Nevertheless, in the process of becoming a proper M Division motor, the unit will gain an extra turbocharger.
The unit should deliver anywhere between 450 and 500 hp and fans of the Bavarian automaker obviously hope for as much power as possible.
After all, the X4 M, along with the soon-to-be-unveiled 2019 BMW X3 M, have uber-tough competition to face. For one thing, the segment is loaded with 500+ hp rivals for the pair of Bavarian models, with the list including the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Q, the Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S (Coupe) and Jaguar F-Pace SVR.
And since the 2018 M5 has introduced the M xDrive, which also includes a rear-only mode, the rumor mill also talks about this possibility for the upcoming crossovers. Then again, we wouldn't hold our breath for it.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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