G90 BMW M5’s visual aggression taken up a notch with M Performance Parts

TRUE, design is subjective, but if you ask this writer, the G90 BMW M5 seems somewhat lackluster despite having a powerful hybrid beating heart that can produce a whopping 717 hp and 1,000 Nm.

Fortunately for future owners out there,  BMW has introduced a host of M Performance Parts to emphasise the athletic side and enhance the aerodynamics of the high-performance sedan.

According to the automaker, the exterior components of M Performance Parts are made from weight-saving, high-tech carbon fibre. These include the front splitter and rear diffuser – both divided into two sections.

Also included are sill extensions, a rear spoiler, and tailpipe trims made from a titanium/carbon fibre mix and adorned with embossed M5 logos.

Not stopping there, BMW also offers a carbon fibre fuel tank cap and Frozen Black side decals which the automaker claim can withstand commercial car washes. M Performance light-alloy wheels will be offered from summer 2025.

Interestingly, customers can also get M Performance tyre bags. With a logo in BMW M colours and a graphic indicating the wheel position, these bags definitely scream motorsport.

As for the interior, not much is offered save for M Performance floor mats featuring decorative stitching in contrasting colours and M Performance badging, as well as a key case wrapped in black fine-grain nappa leather.

With a 4.4-litre biturbo V8 engine assisted by a hybrid system, an 8-speed M Steptronic transmission, and the xDrive all-wheel-drive system, the M5 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds.

It may sound impressive, but the new generation car is actually 0.2 seconds slower than the F90 M5 due to its weight, which nearly reaches 2.5 tonnes.

However, unlike previous iterations, the latest M5 can now travel up to 69 km without using a drop of fuel thanks to an 18.6 kWh battery pack.