BMW X4 M40i caught production-ready
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/spyphotos/" rel="tag">Spy Photos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/crossovers-cuvs/" rel="tag">Crossover</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/" rel="tag">BMW</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/luxury/" rel="tag">Luxury</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-x4-m40i-spy-shots/"><img alt="BMW X4 M40i" data-credit="CarPix" data-credit-link-back="undefined" data-mep="521088" src="http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/crop/1068x709+144+18/resize/628x417!/format/jpg/quality/85/http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/midas/63cef2dfb2d6c5517e126a4fe 95468e8/200964769/bmw-x4-m40i-spy-02-1.jpg" /></a><br />
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It seems like <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/">BMW</a> is pretty committed to this whole <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/x4/">X4</a> thing. Aside from the current xDrive28i and xDrive35i, we've captured a round of spy photos showing what our spy shooters tell us is a more dynamic M40i model.<br />
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The higher-performance hunchback follows in the footsteps of BMW's other sub-M cars like the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/bmw/2+series/">M235i</a>. In fact, much like the high-po 2 Series, the M40i is expected to make use of a 3.0-liter, turbocharged six-cylinder, developing 365 to 375 horsepower.<br />
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Aside from that, the rest of the X4 M40i fits the brief of other near-M models, with a more aggressive body kit, larger wheels, firmer suspension and brawnier brakes. Expect some mild tweaks inside, too, including sportier seats and an M-specific steering wheel.<br />
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Judging by the uncamouflaged nature of this tester caught testing on Germany's N&uuml;rburgring, production will kick off before the end of the year, perhaps in December. That means a <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/la-auto-show/">LA Auto Show</a> debut is likely, provided BMW opts to sell the hotter X4 in the US market. Take a look above for our <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/bmw-x4-m40i-spy-shots/">full gallery</a> of spy photos.<p style="padding:5px;backgr ound:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2014/10/22/bmw-x4-m40i-nurburgring-spy-shots/">BMW X4 M40i caught production-ready</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com">Autoblo g</a> on Wed, 22 Oct 2014 18:58:00 EST. Please see our <a href="/rss-term-of-use/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2014/10/22/bmw-x4-m40i-nurburgring-spy-shots/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/forward/20982463/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2014/10/22/bmw-x4-m40i-nurburgring-spy-shots/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>

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