M Sports Package for New BMW 5-Series Officially Revealed, Includes Suspension Upgrade


Well, just about everything there is to say about the new M Sports Package for the 2011 5 Series Saloon and Touring has been said already thanks to the leaked product brochure and photos that hit the internet last week, but BMW made it all official today.

Available from September 2010, the new package was developed by BMW's 'M' division. It comprises an M sports suspension, M aerodynamics package with a new front bumper and a rear diffuser, and 18-inch M light alloys featuring a double spoke design. Optionally available features include 19-inch M light alloys as well as an M rear spoiler for the saloon.

Interior add-ons include sport seats featuring Alcantara / fabric upholstery and contrasting seams, an M leather-clad steering wheel and gear knob, the M footrest, an anthracite BMW Individual roof lining and aluminum hexagon interior trim strips.