Official X5 ///M Press Release and Pics(updated post 51)

[HIRISC]

Looks better with every picture.

I prefer the first wheel option between these..

I was hoping for something a bit different. I'm sure they will grown on me.

Blue (Estoril or Monte Carlo or whatever) looks great.

[B-Line]

So the wheel choices for the ///X5M are going to be:




or



I think I like the wheels on the X6M better.

[LeMansX5]

I like the polished face rims or 21" style 128. See post 328 & 332.

[BMWLOVER]

The x5M wheels kind of remind me of x3 rims.

[bmwman3241]

My guess is that these wheels will be options but there will also be other optional wheels which would fall under accessories. If not, we always have the 215's and current M Sport wheels for the X5M.

Originally Posted by B-Line

So the wheel choices for the ///X5M are going to be:




or



I think I like the wheels on the X6M better.

[Rboosted717]

I don't post much, but have been a frequent reader for many years.
I want to give everyone a heads up that the X5 & X6 ///M will be on display this week at the M Power Tour in Danville, CA at the Blackhawk Museum.
Due to work constraints I won't be able to attend, however, it would be great if someone else could attend and take pictures for us.

Here's the details I got from BMW earlier this month:

Here’s your chance to experience the high-performance drive of a lifetime - behind the wheel of the incredible 2009 M3. With its high-revving 414-hp engine, sport-tuned suspension and innovative M Double Clutch Transmission, the M3 is your key to the thrilling world of BMW’s racing heritage. And now, you're invited to pilot this powerful dream machine for yourself, courtesy of BMW’s complimentary M Power Tour street drive.

Put the M3 through its paces on a 25-minute street drive. Then check out the formidable M racecars on display, as well as the all-new X5 M and X6 M that meld M excitement with xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive. Participants must be 25 years or older.

Date: 6/3/2009 and 6/4/2009
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: San Francisco
Blackhawk Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
Danville, CA 94506

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by Rboosted717

I don't post much, but have been a frequent reader for many years.
I want to give everyone a heads up that the X5 & X6 ///M will be on display this week at the M Power Tour in Danville, CA at the Blackhawk Museum.
Due to work constraints I won't be able to attend, however, it would be great if someone else could attend and take pictures for us.

Here's the details I got from BMW earlier this month:

Here’s your chance to experience the high-performance drive of a lifetime - behind the wheel of the incredible 2009 M3. With its high-revving 414-hp engine, sport-tuned suspension and innovative M Double Clutch Transmission, the M3 is your key to the thrilling world of BMW’s racing heritage. And now, you're invited to pilot this powerful dream machine for yourself, courtesy of BMW’s complimentary M Power Tour street drive.

Put the M3 through its paces on a 25-minute street drive. Then check out the formidable M racecars on display, as well as the all-new X5 M and X6 M that meld M excitement with xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive. Participants must be 25 years or older.

Date: 6/3/2009 and 6/4/2009
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: San Francisco
Blackhawk Museum
3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle
Danville, CA 94506

Thanks for your post. BMW is also doing the journalists first drive events soon.

[JT///MC]

Is there a SoCal event too planned? I can put my photoskills to some use.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by JT///MC

Is there a SoCal event too planned? I can put my photoskills to some use.

Date: 6/6/2009 and 6/7/2009
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Los Angeles
BMW Group Designworks USA
2201 Corporate Center Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320

[///MB]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

Date: 6/6/2009 and 6/7/2009
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Los Angeles
BMW Group Designworks USA
2201 Corporate Center Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320

Is this an event we can just show to up and get to test drive an M3? Or is it invite only?