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BMW X5 M<br />
FOR THE STRONGEST<br />
IMPRESSION.<br />
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Air Breather, black high-gloss<br />
<strong>Sport</strong>y and robust. Decisively accentuating the bold<br />
character of the vehicle's side profile. Unmistakably<br />
impressive.<br />
Gear lever trim<br />
Made of an extremely fine CFRP material. The carbon<br />
fibre has been finished in PUR paint and polished to<br />
a high gloss. For an exclusive motorsport look in the<br />
cockpit.<br />
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1 Gear lever trim, Centre console carbon fibre | 2 Air Breather black highgloss,<br />
Exterior mirror caps carbon fibre, Front grille Black, Motorsport stripes |<br />
3 Air Breather black high-gloss<br />
More accessories on pages 4–7, overview table on page 56/57.<br />
DRIVING DYNAMICS HAS MANY<br />
FACTORS.<br />
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CARBON CERAMIC<br />
LASTS LONGER.<br />
The Carbon ceramic<br />
brake system saves up<br />
to 8 kg<br />
in weight compared to<br />
the standard brakes, is<br />
more powerful<br />
and, above all,<br />
considerably more stable<br />
on the racetrack.<br />
In normal use, it lasts<br />
an entire car life because<br />
its silicon carbide<br />
friction coating is virtually<br />
wear-free.<br />
Amateurs often attribute the sportiness of a vehicle to<br />
its engine performance. Professionals know: Although<br />
a powerful engine is the basic requirement for sporty<br />
driving, on the racetrack it quickly becomes apparent that<br />
other parameters are just as decisive for a good lap time.<br />
The key factors here are low weight, weight distribution,<br />
road holding, aerodynamics and, last but not least, the<br />
performance of the braking system.<br />
The stronger and more stable the brakes, the longer the<br />
driver can stay on the accelerator before the bends.<br />
The M <strong>Sport</strong> brake system in red represents an upgrade<br />
of the brake size on the front and rear axle in<br />
comparison to the standard brakes. With six pistons<br />
at the front and four at the rear, it significantly improves<br />
thermal performance under extreme conditions. The<br />
M Performance <strong>Sport</strong> brake pads are even more<br />
uncompromising.<br />
Another factor in driving dynamics is the suspension.<br />
Retrofitting the BMW M Performance <strong>Sport</strong> suspension<br />
offers outstanding possibilities for individual suspension<br />
tuning. The lowering by the threaded suspension<br />
between 5 and 20 millimetres results in a lower centre<br />
of gravity, which reduces rolling movements and enables<br />
higher cornering speeds. The shock absorbers are<br />
adjusted separately for the rebound and compression<br />
level, depending on the version.<br />
The rear spoiler increases the contact pressure and<br />
thus contributes to better road holding.<br />
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