Akrapovic has released high flow stainless steel downpipes for the BMW X6 M and X5 M. The down pipes complement the Evolution exhaust system available for the M Power SUVs.

The complete catalyst back exhaust system is manufactured entirely from proprietary titanium alloy, which introduces enhancements to the exhaust design not found in the stock system. Moving to the muffler section of Akrapovic system, the specialists have retained the dual-mode exhaust flap control from the original system.

The flap control allows the vehicle to have a more civilized, but deeper than stock sound at low speed. However, at higher RPM (or when selecting the “S” mode on the gearshift) the muffler is bypassed, creating a deep and sporty sound much more in keeping with the personality of the car.

Two exhaust tail pipe options are available; both are 10mm in diameter. The first is made completely from titanium while the other is crafted from a carbon fiber/titanium composite. The facts are a plus of 11hp at 6,200rpm and plus 15Nm of torque at 2,270rpm. Weight saving is 23kg lighter than stock.