BMW to start offering M-Sport packs in the U.S., look faster without the go-fast bits

[Bartek S.]

Frankly, its never been all that difficult to turn a run of the mill BMW into a reasonable facsimile of an M model like an M3, M5 or M6. All you had to do was order the appropriate body kit from your friendly neighborhood BMW dealer and slap it on your car. In spite of this, Europeans have generally had an even easier time thanks to M-Sport packages on virtually every model in the lineup including those that didn't offer M equivalents. The M-Sport packages generally consist of assorted aero bits, wheels, upgraded seats and interior bits emblazoned with the "M" badge.

BMW is reportedly getting ready to offer M-Sport packages in the U.S. for the first time beginning in early 2009. The 1 and 5 series will apparently be the first models to get blessed. Given the slow down in sales and BMW's recent profit warnings, this should come as no surprise as the packages will surely be priced with a generous profit margin built in.
Via: autoblog

 

[GBOY]

Re: BMW to start offering M-Sport packs in the U.S., look faster without the go-fast

Great Idea. About time IMO.

 

[onehots2k]

Re: BMW to start offering M-Sport packs in the U.S., look faster without the go-fast

I'd rather have the go fast bits than //M bits all over the place. Thats just me. I'd never fool myself into thinking its a real bonafide M-car.

 

[siko]

Re: BMW to start offering M-Sport packs in the U.S., look faster without the go-fast

Doesn't the 1er already have an M-Package?!

 

[PC Valkyrie]

Re: BMW to start offering M-Sport packs in the U.S., look faster without the go-fast

Doesn't the 1er already have an M-Package?!

In Canada and the rest of the world, the M-sport package is already an option for the 135i. But in the USA, the full M-sport package was never offerred. Their "sport" package does not have any of the cosmetic stuff you and I have (like the M rims, M door sills, M steering wheel, M dead pedal, M shifter, etc, etc).

Now, they are offerring the full M-sport package to the Americans.

 

[Merc1]

Re: BMW to start offering M-Sport packs in the U.S., look faster without the go-fast

The 550i already has some type of M package standard and it makes the car look stunning. The 3-Series is the one that really would benefit from this also.

M

 

[Zafiro]

Re: BMW to start offering M-Sport packs in the U.S., look faster without the go-fast

Doesn't the 1er already have an M-Package?!

In Europe its an extra option for the Hatchback and quite hefty price too. Only 135i M-package is included in the price.

 

[NTT]

Re: BMW to start offering M-Sport packs in the U.S., look faster without the go-fast

Response to MB's AMG Sports Package?