Munich. M Performance Parts embody a sporty
appearance and further enhanced driving dynamics. The new BMW M
Performance Parts Concept based on the BMW M2 (combined fuel
consumption: 8.5 l/100 km; combined CO2 emissions: 199 g/km)* provides
an even more marked shift in athletic flair towards motor racing style
by means of a consistent weight reduction of more than 60 kilograms
combined with optimised aerodynamics. The BMW M Performance Parts
Concept is aptly presented in the exterior paint finish Frozen Black
with M Performance wrapping in gold for accentuations and
inscriptions. In the interior, Alcantara and carbon fibre further
emphasise the sense of exclusivity, along with additional gold
accentuations. BMW M GmbH was closely involved in creating this more
emphatic design, contributing its racing expertise to the development
of all M Performance Parts. The BMW M Performance Parts Concept sees
its world premiere on 12 July: it will be lining up for the start of
the hill race at the Festival of Speed in Goodwood (UK).
Carbon fibre parts reduce vehicle weight.
In addition to M Performance Parts that are already available,
the BMW M Performance Parts Concept offers exclusive concept features.
The result is a lower vehicle weight and therefore further optimised
driving dynamics – and this applies on the race track, too. The
overall effect is achieved by a range of individual measures – the use
of carbon fibre has a particularly important role to play. This
high-tech material is extremely stable but much lighter than standard
components. With its unique appeal, it also ensures an exceptional appearance.
The striking M Performance Carbon front radiator grille (expected to
be available for the BMW M2 Competition from 7/2018) – featuring an
accentuating gold line in the Concept – perfectly matches the M
Performance Carbon bonnet (expected to be available from 7/2018),
which itself saves eight kilograms in weight as compared to the
standard component. The M Performance carbon fibre front side panels
(expected to be available from 11/2018) reduce the vehicle’s weight by
three kilograms, as well as optimising aerodynamics. A high-quality,
individual look is also to be found in the M Performance carbon fibre
front winglets and the carbon fibre side sill winglets (both available
right away): these bear an exclusive gold accentuation in the Concept.
The M Performance carbon fibre roof in clear carbon-fibre finish is
especially impressive (expected to be available from 3/2019): it
reduces the car’s weight by another six kilograms and shifts the
centre of gravity further towards the road. The complete wheel set
with 19-inch M Performance forged wheel Y-spoke 763M in Frozen Gold
(expected to be available from 7/2018) with semi-slicks not only
provides a visual highlight, it is also six kilograms lighter than the
standard wheels. This reduces unsprung masses as well as having the
relevant positive effect in terms of driving dynamics and steering response.
M Performance aerodynamic components in carbon fibre.
An eye-catching rear is provided by the M Performance carbon
fibre tailgate (expected to be available from 11/2018): it weighs five
kilograms less than the standard part. The M Performance carbon fibre
rear diffuser (available) reduces the car’s weight by 0.5 kilograms
and also optimises aerodynamics; in the Concept it bears a gold accentuation.
Carbon fibre, Alcantara and golden contrast seams define the interior.
Racing optimisation is also clearly to be seen in the interior:
carbon fibre and Alcantara add especially refined sporty highlights
inside the BMW M Performance Parts Concept. The M Performance carbon
fibre sport seats with golden contrast seam ensure an excellent hold
even when driving in highly dynamic style. The seats are covered with
Alcantara and include a folding function for convenient access to the
rear; they weigh nine kilograms less than the standard sports seats.
Alcantara is also a defining feature of the M Performance lightweight
rear seats, which reduce the weight of the vehicle by another 13
kilograms. In addition to a lasered M logo they bear a golden contrast
seam – like the sports seats for driver and front passenger – and this
is to be found in the same colour on the door and side trim in
Alcantara and leather. The M Performance trim finishers also combine
the two refined materials carbon fibre and Alcantara.
Meanwhile, unmistakable motor racing feeling is provided in the
cockpit by the M Performance steering wheel Pro (available), also
bearing a golden contrast seam. The upper and lower sections are
covered in leather. In the handling section, Alcantara ensures an
excellent hold combined with an exceptionally pleasant grip feel. The
combination of carbon fibre and Alcantara is likewise to be found in
the M Performance carbon fibre handbrake with Alcantara gaiter
(available), which also features a golden contrast seam in the BMW M
Performance Parts Concept – as do the velour floor mats.
M Performance suspension with adjustable compression and
rebound stage.
For perfect road holding – even when driven in motor racing
style – the BMW M Performance Parts Concept features the M Performance
suspension, which is already available as a retrofit set for serial
production vehicles. This coilover suspension enables a lowering of up
to 20 millimetres; the damping technology is independently adjustable
to 12 different compression stages and 16 different rebound stages.
These properties give the M Performance suspension a very neutral
driving response with much reduced rolling movement. To match the
exterior body finish, the springs of the M Performance suspension in
the Concept are finished in black, as are the calipers of the 18-inch
brakes. An additional weight reduction of 14 kilograms is achieved by
the use of a lighter BMW battery.