BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition ‘First Edition’ variants coming to SA

BMW has pulled back the covers off its new X5 M and X6 M Competition First Edition models.

The new First Edition variants of the X5 and X6 M Competition will launch in South Africa in the first half of 2021 and only 250 units will be built worldwide.

To differentiate them from the normal X5 M and X6 M Competition models, the First Edition variants come in Individual Frozen Dark Silver special paint finish as well as the brand’s Individual Frozen Marina Bay Blue colour.

This exterior shade is one of the BMW special finishes now available ex-factory for the BMW X5 M Competition, BMW X6 M Competition, BMW X5, BMW X6 and BMW X7.

These special paint shades are increasing in number all the time.

Exclusively available for the special-edition models are M light-alloy wheels in star-spoke design with a Jet Black, high-gloss finish. The wheels measure 21-inches at the front while the rear is bolstered with 22-inches.

The exterior styling also includes selected body elements made from carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP). An M Carbon engine compartment cover is likewise part of First Edition specification.

Inside, there is Individual Merino full leather trim in exclusive bi-colour Silverstone/Midnight Blue, Black Alcantara inserts in the seat bolsters as well as contrast stitching in Sakhir Orange.

The high-tech and extremely lightweight material CFRP also features in the interior of the special-edition models. Adornments include Carbon Fibre interior trim strips available in a special, market-specific design.

The silver-coloured “First Edition 1/250” lettering is applied to the carbon-fibre strip before the clear coat seal.

The X5 M and X6 M Competition First Edition models are powered by a twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 petrol engine that gushes out 460 kW and 750 Nm.

Power is sent to all four wheels via a rear-wheel-biased M xDrive setup.

An eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic lets you access all that amount of oomph.

Source: BMW