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The fact that an increasing amount of manufacturers are giving the Essen Motor Show more attention than ever is a simple indicator of how important the tuning industry has become. This year, BMW chose this venue to bring out its latest M Performance parts for the M4 and X4 models.
Just as they promised a couple of weeks ago, the Bavarians were true to their word and the stand they set up in Essen was filled with cars wearing their latest M Performance Parts. However, only a few were really new, the rest being showcased to prove the extent of the changes you can make with them. Don’t worry, we took photos of all of them.
New Performance Power Kits and aero parts combined for the X4
The latest Sport Activity Coupe now has access to a growing catalogue of M Performance Parts. The new bits and pieces include a new set of gloss black kidney grilles, new side mirror caps made of carbon fiber and a new rear spoiler made of the same material. Other add-ons for the exterior include M stripes for the sides and new lightweight forged wheels.
Inside the cabin, you can now get new door sill plates in brushed stainless steel finishes with incorporated LEDs and carbon fiber trims for the dash, center console and even gearshift lever.
While some might be attracted to the visual side of things, others want more power. Well, the BMW team created an M Performance Power kit for the xDrive30d models that takes the 3-liter turbocharged diesel engine up from 258 HP and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque to 281 HP and 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque. With it, the X4 will do 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.5 seconds.
New bits for the M4 as well
When it came to the full-on M car, BMW decided to be a little more subtle. After all, there’s an already impressive range of M Performance Parts available for the M4.
Therefore, at the Essen Motor Show we got to see the new side sections for the front bumper, a front attachment made of polyurethane, a carbon rear diffuser and a new rear spoiler. Oh, and those hard to miss stripes on the sides.
For the cabin, the biggest change is the new M Performance steering wheel with a race display that shows you various data while driving. Done in Alcantara and carbon trim, it should be really comfortable for avid racers.
To top everything off, new silencers were also put up for display. That means you can get only the silencer if you want to change the sound of your car, not needing to get the entire system for it. You can check them all out in the gallery below.
New Performance Power Kits and aero parts combined for the X4
The latest Sport Activity Coupe now has access to a growing catalogue of M Performance Parts. The new bits and pieces include a new set of gloss black kidney grilles, new side mirror caps made of carbon fiber and a new rear spoiler made of the same material. Other add-ons for the exterior include M stripes for the sides and new lightweight forged wheels.
Inside the cabin, you can now get new door sill plates in brushed stainless steel finishes with incorporated LEDs and carbon fiber trims for the dash, center console and even gearshift lever.
While some might be attracted to the visual side of things, others want more power. Well, the BMW team created an M Performance Power kit for the xDrive30d models that takes the 3-liter turbocharged diesel engine up from 258 HP and 560 Nm (413 lb-ft) of torque to 281 HP and 600 Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque. With it, the X4 will do 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.5 seconds.
New bits for the M4 as well
When it came to the full-on M car, BMW decided to be a little more subtle. After all, there’s an already impressive range of M Performance Parts available for the M4.
Therefore, at the Essen Motor Show we got to see the new side sections for the front bumper, a front attachment made of polyurethane, a carbon rear diffuser and a new rear spoiler. Oh, and those hard to miss stripes on the sides.
For the cabin, the biggest change is the new M Performance steering wheel with a race display that shows you various data while driving. Done in Alcantara and carbon trim, it should be really comfortable for avid racers.
To top everything off, new silencers were also put up for display. That means you can get only the silencer if you want to change the sound of your car, not needing to get the entire system for it. You can check them all out in the gallery below.
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