Among them, we name Manhart, a tuner that managed to push out several kits that improved BMWs in all aspects, but power improvements stand out.

The next in line to receive the Manhart special treatment is the BMW X3, or at least that what a teaser photo released by the manufacturer seems to suggest. If we are to believe the badge affixed to the door, this new build will be called MHX3 370, a name that already gives us a lot to think about.

Whith this most likely meaning a 370 Hp output, the implications point toward a very steep bump in power. As a standard xDrive35i version (which is most likely to be used) develops only 306 Hp, Manhart plans a 64 Hp increase. This kind of numbers will definitely raise the bar even for other established aftermarket specialists like Alpina or AC Schnitzer.

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The latest to announce his product is Hamann, and the model he is directing their attention is the F25 X3.

Recently, Alpina and Hartge have also tried their hands at the BMW X3, and with great results I might add. So what makes Hamann’s product competitive? While Hartge managed to get truckloads of power out of a certain engine, Hamann only got a few more. But they did work on the entire engine lineup, offering a bit for everyone.

A new ECU can be obtained for the xDrive20i and up to the xDrive35i, while diesel burners also benefit from some meddling, no matter if it’s the xDrive18d model or the xDrive35d. For example, the xDrive35i, the top gasoline unit is tuned by Hamann to a power output of 348 Hp and 450 Nm of torque, up from 306 Hp and 400 Nm.

Hamann also offers custom 21 inch wheels, lowering springs and various trims for the interior. They decided to call this kit their Anniversary Evo.

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When their doors finally opened, and when all the smoke cleared, the new product was revealed.

This time they came up with an engine upgrade for the BMW X3 xDrive30d, and it is quite capable. Said Bimmer has under the hood a six cylinder 3.0 liter diesel unit that manages to get some 258 HP and 560 Nm of torque in standard form.

Well, after Hartge was done, the beast now churns 309 HP and 670 Nm, making for a 51 HP and 110 Nm increase. In order to showcase the capabilities of the new engine tune, a video was also released. The tune really shines at higher speeds, as the 80 km/h to 200 km/h time was cut down from 25.42 to 21.14 seconds.

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What is not that common is seeing top notch cars prepped and donated as ambulances.

But BMW did just that. They prepared an X3 model to go around and save people’s lives, with seven brand new X3 xDrive20d units donated to the local Red Cross.

“We are pleased that in future, not only the municipal emergency physicians, but all Bavarian rescue teams will drive BMW X3s,” Alexander Thorwirth, BMW Group head of sales for public authorities said in a press release.”

BMW has great plans for the future also, with some 200 X3 units being made available for use as utilitarian vehicles for not only the Red Cross, but also fire departments and other emergency services.

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