Although it might not possess the same visual appeal as its predecessor, the new-generation 5-Series stands out as one of BMW‘s more understated designs in today’s lineup. Similarly, their M Performance components for the vehicle maintain this unobtrusive aesthetic. The parts, which range in purpose from pure aesthetics to actual performance enhancements, can be optioned on the regular gas-powered 5-Series as well as the all-electric i5.
Starting with body modifications, BMW offers a host of carbon fiber aero to give the sedan an even sportier appearance. Up front, this comes in the form of a carbon fiber splitter, while an aggressive aramid fiber diffuser can be had for the rear. A carbon fiber lip spoiler is also available to adorn the rear decklid, and carbon fiber side skirts afford the car with an athletic ground-hugging look.
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On the more decorative side of things, there are things like the available side accent stripes for the body and side skirt films for the rocker panels. There’s also the carbon fiber mirror caps and aramid fiber antenna cap, which help to nicely offset all the carbon fiber aero you can option onto your 5-Series. Additionally, BMW offers a stick-on M Performance fuel filler cap, which can be installed on both the gas-powered and electric 5-Series models. Inside, the door sills can be upgraded to M Performance-branded ones in either aluminum or carbon fiber, and the floor mats can be had with the M Performance logo embroidered in them.
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Straddling the line between aesthetics and performance are the options BMW is offering for wheels and brakes. The latter has one sole choice should you choose to order them: a high-performance brake kit featuring drilled and slotted rotors, 6-piston front calipers (and 1-piston rears), as well bright red paint and M Performance badging for the calipers.
Framing those calipers is a selection of three available wheel styles, each one in a different diameter. The smallest option is the 19-inch Style 942M, a Y-spoke design painted in Jet Black Matt. Moving up a size, there’s the 20-inch Style 939M aerodynamic wheels in a Bicolor finish. Finally, there’s the 21-inch Style 943Ml, a cross-spoke wheel that can be had in either a Bicolor finish or Frozen Midnight Grey.
