The new BMW X5 with M Performance Parts.

Munich. Like its predecessors and indeed the entire
BMW X model family, the fourth generation of the BMW X5 (combined fuel
consumption 11.6-6.0 l/100 km; combined CO2emissions:
264–158 g/km; provisional figures*) combines impressive off-road
performance with outstanding driving dynamics quality on the road.
With an extensive range of M Performance Parts for the new premium SAV
(Sports Activity Vehicle), BMW now in particular addresses those
customers who wish to selectively refine the vehicle’s sporty
character and give this aspect further emphasise the character. The M
Performance Parts available through the Original BMW Accessories
programme will be available right on time for the worldwide market
launch of the BMW X5 in March 2019.

Development of the full range of M Performance Parts has always drawn
on the extensive motor racing expertise of BMW M GmbH. All components
are perfectly matched – both with each other and with the specific
properties of each model. In this way, they not only give the vehicle
concerned a more striking, dynamic appearance but also serve a
functional purpose. The features have a positive impact on the
vehicle’s aerodynamic properties, for instance, or contribute
additionally to the intelligent lightweight concept. 

The numerous exterior components in carbon fibre make for a
more pronounced appearance. 


The M Performance exterior components in carbon fibre are
especially effective in creating a particularly striking look in the
BMW X5 that is clearly inspired by motor racing. They are all
characterised by the honeycomb structure that is so typical of carbon
fibre reinforced plastic. Finished by hand and sealed with a clear
finish, the components are given a final high-gloss polish for an
impressive depth effect. For example, the air intake trim element for
the standard bumper and the front winglets not only visually enhance
the front section, they also highlight the breadth of the SAV model.
At the rear, the same applies to the rear winglets and the rear
diffuser. The range of M exterior components in carbon fibre is
rounded off with exterior mirror caps.

Finally, M Performance side sill foils in black matt are available
for further enhancement of the vehicle’s sporty external look. They
run from the front to the rear wheel arch along the entire lower sill
and are branded with the M Performance inscription. 

All-terrain wheels available from BMW as M Performance Parts
for the first time.

For customers who prefer to highlight and make use of the off-road
capabilities of their BMW X5, the 20” M light alloy wheel Star Spoke
748 M with all-terrain tyres is now available for the fourth
generation of the BMW X5. The colour BMW M logo is especially
eye-catching due to the fact that the rim is finished in sporty matt
black. The specific rim design combined with the striking tread design
of the all-terrain tyre reflects both robustness and stability. This
new wheel/tyre combination also offers good rid comfort and is
approved for use in winter.

Optional 22-inch tyres are also available for customers, that include
a set of wheels from the M Performance Parts range. The 22″ M
Performance light alloy wheel Start Spoke 749 M with rolled rim well
(flow forming) is about one kilogram lighter than a comparable wheel
of the same size due to the special manufacturing technique used. All
in all, the unsprung masses are reduced by approx. four kilograms as a
result, which impacts positively on driving dynamics and turn-in response. 

Weight-optimised design also characterises the M Performance sports
brake: the 4-piston fixed calipers on the front axle are made of
aluminium, for example. Meanwhile the inner-vented and perforated M
Performance brake discs – which are larger than in the serial brakes
(19 inches) – ensure improved thermal resilience and therefore an
increased braking effect even in extreme conditions. The brake
calipers finished in red visually highlight the M Performance sports
brake – and especially striking feature in conjunction with wheels
that have an open rim design such as the M Performance light alloy
wheel Star Spoke 749 M.

Carbon fibre look and motor racing functionality on the
inside, too.


A wide selection of M Performance components derived from and
inspired by motor racing is also available for the interior of the new
BMW X5, once again providing both visual and functional enhancement.
The M Performance steering wheel ensures the driver has secure control
over the dynamic SAV at all times, for example. This is due to the
extremely high-grip Alcantara handling area with large thumbrests and
special underlining for excellent stability and a direct steering
feel. In addition to standard details such as the red centre marking
at the 12 o’clock position and the silver-grey, hand-sewn
cross-stitch, the M Performance steering wheel is also available with
M Performance steering wheel trim in carbon fibre with M Performance
inscription and Alcantara insert. To match this, the shift paddles can
also be selected in an M Performance finish featuring carbon fabric
instead of the standard chrome surface.

It is also possible to give the driver’s workplace a motor racing
look and feel in areas that are outside the direct field of vision in
the new BMW X5. Contributing factors here are the M Performance floor
mats with M Performance inscription, a pennant in the typical M
colours and a surround in leather look including decorative seam in
contrasting colours, as well as pedal pads and footrest in stainless
steel. The asymmetrical profiles of the latter underscore the striking
motor racing look.

Drive Analyser for comprehensive driving style analysis.

The M Performance Drive Analyser is available to those wanting
to achieve motor racing optimisation not just in the BMW X5 itself but
also in terms of their own driving style. It consists of an OBD stick,
which is plugged into the on-board diagnosis socket, and a smartphone
app. The Drive Analyser is derived directly from motor racing: it
provides the driver with all the main driving dynamics data, offering
extensive and professional logging and analysis options. It also
enables trip recording on a smartphone video camera, driving data
logging and route tracking based on GPS position data.

A love of motor racing in general and M Performance products in
particular can also be expressed by means of features that are not
directly connected with the driving experience in the new BMW X5
itself. The M Performance slide set for the BMW LED door projectors
enables the BMW M logo or other motifs relating to M Performance to be
projected onto the asphalt when getting in and out of the car, for
example. The M Performance key wallet made of high-quality Alcantara
with carbon fibre insert can by firmly attached to the vehicle key by
means of a hexagon socket screw in M light blue, thereby protecting it
from scratches and damage. The same combination of looks and function
is provided by the M Performance tyre bags made of high-quality and
highly resilient plastic: these protect the wheels from soiling during
transport and storage.