BMW revealed a range of optional accessories and M Performance parts for the M5. These are said to bring stylistic, and aerodynamic improvements, for owners willing to put their hands deeper inside their pockets. The BMW M Performance Parts catalogue includes a more prominent twin-section front splitter, aerodynamic side skirt extensions with integrated fins, a larger rear spoiler, and a twin-section rear diffuser. The latter covers the lower part of the heavily sculpted rear bumper, adding more visual weight to the M5’s tail.
All the components are hand-crafted from
carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) featuring a clear coat finish. BMW also
threw in matching trims for the quad tailpipes. These are made from a mix of
titanium and carbon fiber, featuring embossed M5 emblems. The bodykit can be
combined with the optional M Performance side decals in Frozen Black, which are
said to withstand regular visits to the car wash. Finally, the antenna cover
and the fuel tank cap add more carbon into the mix, with the latter featuring
brushed aluminum M Performance badging.
If you’re looking for a new set of lighter
M Performance alloy wheels for your BMW M5, you’ll have to wait until summer
2025 when these will become available. As for the interior, options are
currently limited to new floor mats with contrasting stitching and M
Performance branding, and a new key case made of black fine-grain Nappa
leather. Finally, the BMW M tire bags are a cool touch for storing the extra
set of rubber in your M-themed garage.
There is no word on the cost of the M
Performance upgrades but we suspect that if you get carried away you could
easily end up with an M5 costing significantly more than the base MSRP of US$ 119,500. The BMW M5 is powered by a plug-in hybrid V8 rated at 717 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque. While this is more than enough
power for a premium sedan, the new model tips the scales at 2,445
kg, or 463 kg heavier than its predecessor.
