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Shortly after the unveiling of the new 2011 BMW X3, the Munich-based automaker releases the first images of the upcoming M-Sport package for the second generation X3.

Somewhat unusual to be announced a year in advance, the M-Sport Package for the 2011 BMW X3 brings the usual exterior enhancements that increase the aggressiveness of the new premium compact SAV.

Here is the full description of the package, as outlined by BMW:

Dynamic and compelling, the M Sports package drives the sporty nature of the BMW X3 to even greater heights. The rich Carbon Black metallic paint finish and powerful 19-inch M light-weight alloy wheel rims set the tone, while the sports suspension tuning delivers the experience.

More Driving tools: the M multifunction leather steering wheel and variable sports steering. The M gear selection lever boasts particularly short throws. In the BMW xDrive35i with standard eight-speed automatic transmission Steptronic, the M leather steering wheel also features gearshift paddles. The sporty suspension settings give you stiffer dampers and deliver precise feedback.

Ergonomically shaped sports seats provide side support against strong lateral forces, such as when cornering at speed. The Pearlpoint cloth-leather upholstery offers a beautifully tactile surface; matching the BMW Individual roof liner, it comes in sleek Anthracite.

With the M Sports package, the side skirts, wheel arches and front and rear aprons are in body colour – for example, the Carbon Black metallic paint finish that is exclusive to the M Sports package. Window surrounds and roof rails are in the high-gloss BMW Individual Shadow Line.

Available from the second quarter of 2011 (subject to change).

[Source: BMW via BimmerToday ]

Shortly after the unveiling of the new 2011 BMW X3, the Munich-based automaker releases the first images of the upcoming M-Sport package for the second generation X3.

Somewhat unusual to be announced a year in advance, the M-Sport Package for the 2011 BMW X3 brings the usual exterior enhancements that increase the aggressiveness of the new premium compact SAV.

Here is the full description of the package, as outlined by BMW:

Dynamic and compelling, the M Sports package drives the sporty nature of the BMW X3 to even greater heights. The rich Carbon Black metallic paint finish and powerful 19-inch M light-weight alloy wheel rims set the tone, while the sports suspension tuning delivers the experience.

More Driving tools: the M multifunction leather steering wheel and variable sports steering. The M gear selection lever boasts particularly short throws. In the BMW xDrive35i with standard eight-speed automatic transmission Steptronic, the M leather steering wheel also features gearshift paddles. The sporty suspension settings give you stiffer dampers and deliver precise feedback.

Ergonomically shaped sports seats provide side support against strong lateral forces, such as when cornering at speed. The Pearlpoint cloth-leather upholstery offers a beautifully tactile surface; matching the BMW Individual roof liner, it comes in sleek Anthracite.

With the M Sports package, the side skirts, wheel arches and front and rear aprons are in body colour – for example, the Carbon Black metallic paint finish that is exclusive to the M Sports package. Window surrounds and roof rails are in the high-gloss BMW Individual Shadow Line.

Available from the second quarter of 2011 (subject to change).

[Source: BMW via BimmerToday ]

BMW has officially unveiled today the M-Sport Package for the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and Touring.

Press Release: The M Sports Package for the new BMW 5 Series Saloon and for the new BMW 5 Series Touring will be presented simultaneously in September 2010. The package, which was developed by the BMW M GmbH, comprises components that have been specifically adapted to match the suspension, the aerodynamics, and the exterior and interior design of each model.

The M sports suspension, M aerodynamics package and 18-inch M light alloys featuring a double spoke design contribute towards enhanced driving dynamics and an exceptionally powerful appearance. Moreover, optionally available features include 19-inch M light alloys as well as an M rear spoiler for the saloon.

Sports seats featuring Alcantara / fabric upholstery especially developed for the M Sports Package give the interior a particularly sporting ambience. The upholstery’s exclusive character is underlined by high-grade materials, contrasting seams and the M emblem applied to the seat.

Further interior features included in the M Sports Package comprise, inter alia, an M leather-clad steering wheel, an M gear lever knob, the M footrest, an anthracite BMW Individual roof lining and M aluminium hexagon interior trim strips.

[Source: BMW ]

First images of the M Sport Package for the 2011 BMW 5 Series Sedan have hit the web. Last week, our own BimmerToday broke the news with the first photos of the M-Sport Package on the Touring model,  and today, same package is seen on the sedan version.

The M-Sport package offers a more aggressive without overdoing it. The new front-bumper enhances the imposing look of the new 5er and adds extra sportiness to it. The package also includes an M-Sport rear bumper with integrated diffuser, and larger side skirts. With the M Sport package, we also have a special design of the tail pipes, painted in dark chrome.

Although the aerodynamic functionality of the diffuser is unlikely to be present, the new rear apron provides a wider look to the sedan.

The package includes two wheels options, an 18″ Double Spoke 350M wheels and the 19″ Double Spoke 351M wheels.

Inside, we have the usual sports seats, an M leather steering wheel and the roof lining in anthracite for more sportiness. Of course, there are also special interior trim, including a new one: Aluminum Hexagon.

In Europe, the M-Sport package may be ordered with seven exterior colors.

The BMW 5 Series with M-Sport Package will be officially unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October.

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July comes and BMW will unveil the M-Sport Package for the new 5 Series Sedan and Touring models. As previously seen on other models, the M-Sport package brings the usual aerodynamics design cues: deeper front air-dam with larger intakes, side sill extensions to a re-contoured back bumper to accommodate the larger the tailpipes and an overall more aggressive front-bumper.

The exterior upgrades give the new 5 Series Sedan and Touring a sharper, sportier appearance and the interior upgrades take enhance the driver-car interface and sportiness. The interior upgrades include a BMW M shifter, M steering wheel and M footrest. While not confirmed, carbon-fiber trim is also likely to be included.

In combination with the M Sports Package, customers will also likely have the choice of exclusive paintwork and wheel designs.

Mechanical changes with M-Sport packages are typically limited to wheels and tires, brakes and possibly upgraded suspension.

The BMW 5 Series Sedan and Touring with M-Sport Package will officially launch at the Paris Motor Show this fall.

[Source: MotorAuthority ]

As seen in other BMW models, the M-Sport package will make it its way into the new 5 Series as well. Due to be unveiled at this fall Paris Motor Show, the 5 Series M-Sport package brings the usual aerodynamics design cues, from deeper front air-dam with larger intakes, side sill extensions to a re-contoured back bumper to accommodate the larger the tailpipes.

The exterior upgrades give the new 5 Series a sharper, sportier appearance and the interior upgrades take enhance the driver-car interface and sportiness. The interior upgrades include a BMW M shifter, M steering wheel and M footrest. While not confirmed, carbon-fiber trim is also likely to be included.

In combination with the M Sports Package, customers will also likely have the choice of exclusive paintwork and wheel designs.

Mechanical changes with M-Sport packages are typically limited to wheels and tires, brakes and possibly upgraded suspension.

What’s not clear is whether or not engineers are also testing a range of new BMW Performance accessories designed for the latest 5-Series. Some of these performance parts made their way into other BMW models as well.

[Source: MotorAuthority ]

Along with the 3 Series Convertible LCI, the refreshed BMW 3er Coupe made its debut this week at the Geneva Motor Show.

The changes are similar to the Convertible, the headlights now feature corona rings LEDs, introduced first in the E90 3 Series sedan.  At the rear-end, the tailllights are also modified LEDs with a new ‘L’ shaped design theme to an all new, almost E46 LED taillight, underneath the Ls.

The M Sport Package offers three different light-alloy wheels in 18 and 19 inches. Included in the package are upgraded M sport suspension and the BMW Individual High Gloss Shadowline.

Inside, the M-Sport package includes an M leather steering wheel, aluminum interior trim in Glacier Silver, the roof lining in Anthracite, and sports seats in cloth / Alcantara combination. The usual M door sills, M footrests and M gear selector are present as well.

The car introduced at Geneva was the European spec model, 330d.

BMW has just released more details on the M Sport Package for the BMW X5 facelift. In the U.S., the M Sport Package price will remain unchanged, currently priced at $6,500 for both xDrive35i and xDrive50i models.

Full details on the new M Sport Package:

At the 2010 Geneva Automobile Salon the M Sport Package will also be presented for the new BMW X5. It offers ideal ways of experiencing the enhanced sporty qualities of this Sports Activity Vehicle even more intensely and expressing these strikingly in terms of design. The M Sport Package is made up of exterior, interior and chassis components which underscore the dynamic potential of the BMW X5.

Larger air inlets in the front apron give the vehicle a particularly powerful appearance. A high-speed set-up and sporty suspension settings emphasise the dynamic character of the vehicle, as do the 19-inch M light alloy rims in V-spoke design. As an alternative, M light alloy wheels in 20-inch format are optionally available, either in two colours or in burnished finish. In both instances, a special mixed tyre selection is used on the front and rear axle which is designed specially for the BMW X5. Even in the 6-cylinder versions, the tailpipes of the exhaust system bear the contours characteristic of V8 engines.

In addition to the M Aerodynamics Package and the M entry strips, the BMW Individual Exterior Line in satinised aluminium design for the surrounds of the side windows and the BMW Individual roof railing in high gloss Shadow Line ensure an unmistakable visual appearance. In the interior, sports seats for driver and passenger, the M leather steering wheel, M driver footrest, the interior strips in fine lengthwise brushed aluminium design and the anthracite-coloured BMW Individual roof liner optimise the driving experience in the BMW X5.

[Source: BMW ]

Days after the official unveiling of the 2011 BMW X5 facelift, the first photos of the M-Sport package available for the LCI made its way onto the bmw.de online configurator.

The previous M Package for the X5 was released in Spring of 2009 and it included an M Aerodynamic package, Adaptive Drive, Sport Seats, M Leather Steering Wheel, M Aluminum Trim and 19 or 20 inch M wheels.

In the LCI/Facelif X5, the front-fascia goes through an aggressive change by featuring large air intakes built into the front-bumper. The foglights’ position have been changed as well, from above the bumper into the air intakes opening.

At the rear-end, the change is very subtle.

No pricing has been unveiled at the moment, but we expect to learn more in the upcoming weeks.

Along with the official photos of the 2011 3 Series Coupe and Convertible, BMW released new shots of the LCI M-Sport package which gives the car a sportier look and more dynamic characteristics.

The front and rear spoilers, along with the side skirts are also ordered separately as an M aerodynamics package and could not be combined with other equipment for the M Sport package. The M-Sport packages offers three different light-alloy wheels in 18 and 19 inches. As usual, upgraded M sport suspension and the BMW Individual High Gloss Shadowline are included as well.

While no photos of the interior were revealed, we have already seen prior to the facelift that inside the M-Sport package includes an M leather steering wheel, aluminum interior trim in Glacier Silver, the roof lining in Anthracite, and sports seats in cloth / Alcantara combination.

Expect to see as well the usual M door sills, M footrests and M gear selector. Only in conjunction with the M Sports package, the Le Mans Blue exterior paint is offered as an exclusive color.

No pricing has been announced at the moment.