M Sport Introduced To BMW Range
Published: 9th August 2005
September sees the introduction of M Sport models to the majority of the BMW range. Previously Sport models stood as the pinnacle of each model range, excluding the high performance M3 and M5 variants, offering a bespoke sporting suspension package with individual interior attributes.
Now, while the Sport variant is still sold on some models, M Sport enters the fray offering numerous sporting features created by BMW M GmbH in Garching, Germany. All M Sport variants in the BMW range come as standard with M Aerodynamic body styling, M Sports suspension, high-gloss shadow line, M Sports steering wheel, Sports seats, M gear knob, M Sports door sill kick plates, M interior trim and anthracite headlining.
| Series | 1 |
3 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
X3 |
X5 |
Z4 |
| Previous model nomenclature | Std, ES, SE, Sport |
Std, ES*, SE, Sport, M3 |
SE, Sport, M |
Std, M6 |
Std, SE, Sport |
Std*, SE, Sport |
SE, Sport |
Std*, SE |
| Revised model nomenclature | Std, ES, SE, Sport, M Sport |
Std, ES* SE*, M Sport, M3 |
Std, SE, M Sport, M |
Std, Sport, M6 |
Std, SE, Sport |
Std*, SE, Sport, M Sport |
SE, Sport |
Std*, SE |
* Denotes trim level not available with all engine variants