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Detroit 2017: BMW M550i xDrive and 530e iPerformance World Debut

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The 2017 Detroit Auto Show is underway and the BMW M550i xDrive and 530e iPerformance are making their world debuts. We're here live and bring you these in-person photos!

The 2018 BMW M550i xDrive starts at $72,100 plus $995 Destination and Handling. It's powered by a specifically modified M Performance TwinPower Turbo 4.4 liter 8-cylinder engine outputting 456 hp at 5,500 rpm and peak torque of 480 lb-ft from just 1,800 rpm, propelling the BMW M550i xDrive Sedan from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds and then on to an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. It also features BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive with rear-wheel bias and a bespoke M Performance chassis set-up. For more information on the 2018 BMW M550i xDrive Sedan please see: http://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1335431

The 2018 BMW 530e iPerformance Sedan will be available starting at $51,400 and the BMW 530e xDrive iPerformance Sedan for $53,700, plus $995 Destination and Handling. BMW eDrive technology teams up an eDrive electric motor with a 4-cylinder 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo combustion engine. Combined system output of 248 hp and 310 lb-ft. of peak torque propels the BMW 530e iPerformance Sedan from 0 to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds and the BMW 530e xDrive iPerformance Sedan in 5.8 seconds. For more information on the 2018 BMW 530e iPerformance Sedan models please see: http://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1335427

Both the M550i and 530e arrive in US showroom in Spring 2017.

BMW BMW M550i xDrive and 530e iPerformance

[deemo319]

The M550i looks really good.

[Fabs///M]

Can't wait for test drive reviews on the M550

[BoosTonian]

M550 tho >>>

[Jadar]

Originally Posted by deemo319

The M550i looks really good.

It really does. They took the outgoing 5er and improved it in every way especially mad it look less chubby. I love it.

[ProdigalSon]

I saw the G30 today on the road and it certainly looks much better in person. It was without badging but I believe it was a 540, it looked more athletic than the out going 5'er. The taillights are big but it doesn't take away from the overall design.

[3M TAPE]

Badge whoring begins! Love it

[mattm123]

Seems a cheaper than what I thought it would be. All wheel drive m5 with a tune?

[raysspl]

Awesomely great looking but needs RWD as an option

[E90Fleet]

Originally Posted by BigMacMeal

Badge whoring begins! Love it

Begins ?

BMW has been doing it outside the USA since about 2009 with "Sport" or Luxury" or "//M" or "i" badges on the fender.

The US doesnt get these and its an option to remove them in most other countries

[E90Fleet]

Originally Posted by raysspl

Awesomely great looking but needs RWD as an option

Have you tested the rear bias M Performance Xdrive system yet ?
Its not the same as the regular Xdrive

[AKRAPOVICOWNS]

I still can't stand the back of this car..could've been so good.

Also, is that the sensatec dash or just the normal "plastic"?

[HXS]

Those are super thin factory tires on that M550i. Anyone know the sizes?

Would look better with meatier tires.

[E90Fleet]

Originally Posted by HXS

Those are super thin factory tires on that M550i. Anyone know the sizes?

Would look better with meatier tires.

Should be 245/35/20 and 275/35/20

[midwest 340xi 6sp]

Aluminum hex trim on a car of this caliber is sacrilege...

[remmib]

Originally Posted by HXS

Those are super thin factory tires on that M550i. Anyone know the sizes?

Would look better with meatier tires.

The M550i, 540i and 530e at NAIAS all has 245/35/20 + 275/30/20 tires, but the Pirelli P Zero on the M550i looks really skinny, here the same wheels with the same size Michelin PSS non-RFT, looks much more meaty.

[starbai]

every time i see the rear end of the new 5, I can't help but see Acura RLX for some reason. They're not identical, I just have this Acura RLX vibe.

[HXS]

First thing I would do if I got the M550i is sell those 275/30's and slap on some 285/30's.

Don't know why 285's aren't factory in the first place... Diameter-wise, they match up better for all-wheel drive to the 245's up front than the 275's.

[Warranty P]

Looks like a bigger version of 3series. BMW f'ed this car up...who is designing these things now?

[bgalex]

The 550 looks incredible! I cant wait to see what design features they change for the M5!

[997CABOVA]

I think the 550 is absolutely gorgeous. I honestly can't see how they are gonna make a M5 with this car out there. The front fascia has bigger intakes compared to the normal 5er. This car is sub 4 sec 0-60..upgraded suspension and basically 24k less haha.

I'm thinking the M5 0-60 has to be near 3sec flat or even sub 3sec and the qtr mile which to me is more impressive than 60 times will be insane gota be in the 11s. But looks wise I'm very curious what they will do to make the M5 standout from this already gorgeous 550 time will tell hehe

[Paul-Bracq-BMW]

Videos Walkaround of the M550i. The interior is very nice. Love the brown leather!