Exterior Differences of M5 vs. MSPORT in US?
01-11-2007, 07:23 AM
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Looking at the picture of the new 550i sport pack (below) - it looks like an M5 exterior wise to me. What is the difference exterior? I'm assuming the 19" wheels are a little different from the M5 wheels but is the rest the same?
When I was in Munich they had a ton of M5 Sport, which were the same as M5 exterior except for high polished wheels. Is this the case with the new US 550i sport?
http://www.bmwusa.com/Vehicles/futurevehic...ce=NEW5FVTOPNAV
To further enhance performance, the optional 550i Sport Package newly includes an Aero Kit, modified-calibration Sport suspension, 19? wheels and performance tires, and a short shift lever, in addition to Multi-Contour seats with lumbar support, sport steering wheel, sport exhaust system, and Active Roll Stabilization.
When I was in Munich they had a ton of M5 Sport, which were the same as M5 exterior except for high polished wheels. Is this the case with the new US 550i sport?
http://www.bmwusa.com/Vehicles/futurevehic...ce=NEW5FVTOPNAV
To further enhance performance, the optional 550i Sport Package newly includes an Aero Kit, modified-calibration Sport suspension, 19? wheels and performance tires, and a short shift lever, in addition to Multi-Contour seats with lumbar support, sport steering wheel, sport exhaust system, and Active Roll Stabilization.
01-11-2007, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by mojorisinm3' post='376853' date='Jan 11 2007, 05:23 PM
Looking at the picture of the new 550i sport pack (below) - it looks like an M5 exterior wise to me. What is the difference exterior? I'm assuming the 19" wheels are a little different from the M5 wheels but is the rest the same?
When I was in Munich they had a ton of M5 Sport, which were the same as M5 exterior except for high polished wheels. Is this the case with the new US 550i sport?
http://www.bmwusa.com/Vehicles/futurevehic...ce=NEW5FVTOPNAV
To further enhance performance, the optional 550i Sport Package newly includes an Aero Kit, modified-calibration Sport suspension, 19? wheels and performance tires, and a short shift lever, in addition to Multi-Contour seats with lumbar support, sport steering wheel, sport exhaust system, and Active Roll Stabilization.
When I was in Munich they had a ton of M5 Sport, which were the same as M5 exterior except for high polished wheels. Is this the case with the new US 550i sport?
http://www.bmwusa.com/Vehicles/futurevehic...ce=NEW5FVTOPNAV
To further enhance performance, the optional 550i Sport Package newly includes an Aero Kit, modified-calibration Sport suspension, 19? wheels and performance tires, and a short shift lever, in addition to Multi-Contour seats with lumbar support, sport steering wheel, sport exhaust system, and Active Roll Stabilization.
01-11-2007, 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by igor' post='376855' date='Jan 11 2007, 11:29 AM
If I am not mistaken Active Roll Stabilisation = Dynamic Drive. It was not possible before together with Sport suspension
01-11-2007, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by mojorisinm3' post='376856' date='Jan 11 2007, 05:32 PM
What is dynamic drive?
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There isn't much difference in the exteriors of an M5 and the new 550i Sport. But there are some:
1) M5 has 166 wheels while the 550i looks to get 172s
2) The 550 has fog lamps/driving lights in the front bumper while the M5 uses that space to bring more air over the brakes (no lamps).
3) The M5 has the side gills, again to bring more air through the engine bay
4) The front quarter panels on the M5 different than the 550 - wider wheel arches
5) The side mirrors are different on the 2 cars
6) The M5 has exhaust pipes on both sides in back while the 550 has dual pipes on just one side
7) The 550 sits lower to the ground than the M5
1) M5 has 166 wheels while the 550i looks to get 172s
2) The 550 has fog lamps/driving lights in the front bumper while the M5 uses that space to bring more air over the brakes (no lamps).
3) The M5 has the side gills, again to bring more air through the engine bay
4) The front quarter panels on the M5 different than the 550 - wider wheel arches
5) The side mirrors are different on the 2 cars
6) The M5 has exhaust pipes on both sides in back while the 550 has dual pipes on just one side
7) The 550 sits lower to the ground than the M5
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