BMW has launched today in the USA the new BMW X5 Performance Accessories range, however, they don't offer any extra performance. The modifications are only cosmetic. The BMW X5 Performance Accessories range offers a set of aerodynamic enhancements, which include new front and rear bumpers, side skirts, and a set of black kidney grilles. The car makers says the body parts of the BMW X5 Performance Accessories range have genuine aerodynamic qualities, as they have been developed in the wind tunnel.
For the interior of the German SVU, the BMW X5 Performance Accessories include new aluminum pedals, for both the manual and automatic versions, and a new multifunction steering wheel, covered in Alcantara.
The BMW X5 Performance Accessories price list is available in your local dealership.
BMW Press Release:
BMW Performance Accessories for the BMW X5 SAV
BMW has announced the North American availability of BMW Performance brand accessories for the
trendsetting X5 Sports Activity Vehicle®. The new BMW Performance parts for the X5 include aerodynamic components, aluminum pedals, special kidney grilles, and a new flat-bottom Sport steering wheel. The new accessories go on sale at Authorized BMW Centers this month.
Aerodynamics
Directly from BMW’s state-of-the-art Munich wind tunnel comes the comprehensive new BMW Performance Aero Kit for the 2011 X5 (excluding X5 M and models equipped with trailer hitch). The Aero Kit, which includes redesigned front and
rear bumper covers and side skirts, is specifically sculpted to reduce aerodynamic drag and lift at high speeds, improving stability while making a dramatic, stylish statement. Additionally, BMW Performance has made available a set of black kidney grilles for the X5, which provides a sporty, menacing appearance for the front of the vehicle.
Interior
For the interior, BMW Performance has concentrated on the driver-machine interface, creating a new
steering wheel and pedal set. The BMW Performance Aluminum Pedal Kit includes gas pedal, brake pedal, and footrest pedal, ergonomically crafted of aluminum with rubber inserts. The pedals fit all models of X5 and provide enhanced pedal feel for the driver.
Last but not least, BMW Performance has made available a unique multifunction steering wheel for X5 models. This direct replacement for the standard X5 steering wheel features a thick, racing-style, flattened lower rim and is fully covered in hand-stitched Alcantara material (Not available for X5 M and vehicles with Lane Departure Warning).
