Tuners Alpina and AC Schnitzer aren't
the only ones offering just about everything in carbon fiber for BMWs these
days, and BMW has
introduced performance accessories for their M5 and M6 cars,
including the M6 Gran
Coupe, Convertible,
and Coupe.
On the performance front, car owners will be able to
purchase and retrofit an exhaust system developed by BMW's M division and
engineering company Akrapovič -- one made entirely of titanium. This new
exhaust system will be available for the M5, and all versions of the M6 and
will result in a weight savings of approximately 22 pounds.
When it comes to stopping power, BMW M Performance will also
offer a carbon-ceramic brake system, with brake discs made out carbon-fiber
composite ceramic offering higher heat resistance and a lower overall weight,
saving more than 42 pounds from the stock system. These will be offered
alongside 20-inch M light-alloy wheels.
On the style front, customers can order carbon-fiber rear
spoilers and rear diffusers for the M5 and M6 models, alongside carbon-fiber
mirror caps. On the inside, several different pieces of carbon-fiber trim can
also be purchased, along with stainless steel pedals and BMW M Performance
floor mats. Perhaps the most entertaining piece of kit for the interior is the
steering wheel with a race display showing gear shift information and lateral
and longitudinal acceleration values, as well as lap times.
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