M Performance Parts for the 2018 BMW M5

With deliveries of its 2018 M5 due to begin next March, BMW has announced that a range of M Performance Parts is going to be available for the car.

Chassis upgrades comprise motorsport-derived carbon-ceramic brakes and a coilover suspension set-up with adjustable spring plates.

BMW M5 Saloon With M Performance Parts (2018) Front Side

Many M Performance Parts customers will probably be more keen on visual embellishments, though. For them, there's a selection of carbon fibre components including front bumper attachments, side sill extensions, door mirror caps, a rear diffuser and two types of spoiler. Some fairly subtle tricolour stripes could appeal, too.

Apart from a seemingly pointless carbon fibre cover extension kit, nothing is being offered to modify the 592 bhp (441 kW / 600 PS) 4.4 litre V8 engine. However, a sports exhaust with a titanium muffler and carbon fibre tailpipe trims has been developed exclusively for Canada and the USA.

BMW M5 Saloon With M Performance Parts (2018) Engine Cover ExtensionBMW M5 Saloon With M Performance Parts (2018) Side Detail

Dedicated track day enthusiasts (or anybody who enjoys boring their friends) might be interested in the M Performance Drive Analyser. This records all sorts of vehicle parameters, which can then be scrutinised via a dedicated smartphone app.

While most of these retrofit accessories should be in stock when the new M5 arrives at dealers, a few won't be obtainable until July 2018.

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