With every glance, our BMW 540i xDrive from the M Sports Edition It still takes our breath away. It belongs to a strictly limited series of only 1.000 units worldwide and fascinates with a special paint finish in Tanzanite blue metallic from the BMW Individual program.
The chic color harmonizes perfectly with the striking blue “eyebrows” of the optional “black” laser light headlights, the intensity of which has become even more apparent since the 2020 facelift.
BMW 540i xDrive (LCI/G31)
Although he thanks M Sport package and shadowline Already extremely dynamic from the factory, it is given an incomparable look through selected refinements that makes our tuning hearts beat faster. And the tuning starts with the little things that not everyone notices at first glance.
A Lowering mittels Eibach ProKit (sport springs front, coupling rods rear) and Wheel spacers all around from H&R (10 mm on the front axle, 15 mm per wheel at the rear) ensure even tighter roadholding and balanced handling.
Exclusive details and finishes
The visual highlight on the front is a black M Performance kidney grille including LED lighting in the style of the G60 and in combination with a Gloss black painted radiator grille. The aggressive appearance is enhanced by a JOHM front spoiler which provides more contact pressure and confident lines.
The site impresses with sill Swords, M5 mirror caps and high-gloss 19-inch 7-series rims in black, which are used as winter wheels. In summer, 20 inch wheels are installed (M Edition wheels in bicolor jet blackTo underline the sporty character, the front and rear as well as the steering wheel have the 50th anniversary of BMW Motorsport emblems attached, while a black M badge adorns the fenders.
Sufficient power and performance
Under the hood is the legendary B58 inline six-cylinder engine with 3,0 litres of displacement, which 333 PS (245 kW) mobilized and a torque of 450 Nm With its standard performance, the 540i xDrive is a true long-distance king, offering maximum traction and safety thanks to all-wheel drive and a cleverly tuned chassis.
Some changes to the bodywork complete the performance look: At the rear is a roof spoiler, more precisely a spoiler lip on the OEM roof wing, accompanied by a rear diffuser in M5 style as well as subtle rear apron attachments. The rear wiper was removed and the rear window cleared, whereby the opening mechanism was lovingly adapted.
Luxurious highlights in the interior
The exclusive feeling continues inside. A M Sport Edition badge decorates the dashboard and immediately conveys that you are dealing with a very special vehicle. The climate display in full LCD, while various encodings – including the Ambient lighting in red/blue and an OEM-style dashcam with "330 km/h speedometer" – complete the tuning.
The handle to Carbon 3D license plate made of plastic without a frame shows once again the attention to detail. Our 540i xDrive M Sport Edition is a completely redesigned one-of-a-kind vehicle. Power, style and individuality come together to create a vehicle that represents pure driving pleasure and makes every kilometer an experience. All further information is provided in the video.