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M5? What’s an M5 when you have the Fostla BMW 550i?

Fostla BMW 550i PP-Performance

Wrapped and loaded.

The BMW M5 is quite an impressive four-door sports sedan in its own right, but it comes with quite a hefty price tag. Fostla and PP-Performance want to give BMW 550i owners a bit of a leg up on their sibling with a tuning program that makes it not only more powerful but also more of a head-turner as well.

Fostla BMW 550i PP-Performance

The F10 BMW 550i comes packed with a 4.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V-8 that’s packed with some exciting potential. Thankfully, Fostla, the car wrapping specialists, teamed up with PP-Performance to unlock some of that potential. The German tuners added on a Stage 2 electronic software optimization along with new downpipes, and a racing sports exhaust system. The result is a whopping 562 horsepower (570 PS) and 590 lb-ft. of torque – a pretty competitive figure compared to the F10 BMW M5. The factory top speed limiter was also removed for even more fun in the triple-digit range.

But what makes the Fostla BMW 550i a real head-turner is its new exterior transformation. The wrapping specialists added on a new Urban-Taupe-Matte-Metallic/Gray-Olive-Matte-Metallic wrap that lends a smoother, stealthy figure to the sports sedan. A new front spoiler lip and rear diffuser sport a glossy black color to add some contrast while the windows, headlights, and taillights are all tinted black. Inside, new custom-designed trim wrapping and a soft-coated leather sports steering wheel adds a more dynamic and exclusive touch.

Fostla BMW 550i PP-Performance

To complete the exterior transformation, Fostla added on a set of wide Yido Performance TP1 Talia wheels with 5 mm spacers and 35 mm H&R lowering springs to ensure the fitment sits flush with the bodywork. Up front, the ten-spoke wheels measure 9.0 x 20 up front and 10.0 x 20 at the rear with 245/35 ZR20 and 285/30 ZR 20 Michelin Pilot Sport tires, respectively.

The more nimble, powerful, and show-stopping BMW 550i by Fostla and PP-Performance might not have the M5 badge, but it still stacks up quite well at a lower price too. The full conversion will run only 15,000 Euros for everything inside and out.

Fostla BMW 550i Specifications

Engine:
Displacement: 4.4 liters
Number of Cylinders: V-8
Aspiration: Twin turbocharged
Maximum Horsepower: 562 (570 PS)
Maximum Torque: 590 lb-ft. / 800 Nm
-Stage 2 PP-Performance ECU tune
-Downpipes
-Racing sports exhaust
-Top speed limiter removal

Wheels, Tires, and Suspension:
Wheels: Yido Performance YP1 Talia
Front Wheels: 9.0 x 20
Rear Wheels: 10.0 x 20
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport
Front Tires: 245/35 ZR20
Rear Tires: 285/30 ZR 20
Spacers: 5 mm
Suspension: H&R lowering springs; 35 mm lower

Exterior:
-Urban-Taupe-Matte-Metallic/Gray-Olive-Matte-Metallic wrap
-Gloss black front spoiler lip
-Gloss black rear diffuser
-Tinted headlights and taillights
-Widow tint

Interior:
-Custom Fostla wrapped trim
-Sport steering wheel in leather with additional cushioning

Fostla BMW 550i Gallery

Source: Fostla

Would you rather have the Fostla BMW 550i over a stock BMW M5?

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