Shortly after the unveiling of the new 2011 BMW X3, the Munich-based automaker releases the first images of the upcoming M-Sport package for the second generation X3.

Somewhat unusual to be appear a year in advance, the Thousand-Sport Packet for the 2011 BMW X3 brings the usual outside enhancements that increase the aggressiveness of the new premium compact SAV.

Hither is the total description of the package, as outlined by BMW:

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Dynamic and compelling, the M Sports parcel drives the sporty nature of the BMW X3 to even greater heights. The rich Carbon Black metallic pigment terminate and powerful xix-inch M light-weight alloy wheel rims set the tone, while the sports pause tuning delivers the experience.

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More Driving tools: the M multifunction leather steering wheel and variable sports steering. The M gear selection lever boasts particularly short throws. In the BMW xDrive35i with standard 8-speed automatic transmission Steptronic, the M leather steering wheel also features gearshift paddles. The sporty intermission settings requite you stiffer dampers and deliver precise feedback.

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Ergonomically shaped sports seats provide side support against strong lateral forces, such as when cornering at speed. The Pearlpoint cloth-leather upholstery offers a beautifully tactile surface; matching the BMW Individual roof liner, it comes in sleek Anthracite.

With the M Sports packet, the side skirts, wheel arches and front end and rear aprons are in torso colour – for example, the Carbon Black metal paint cease that is exclusive to the One thousand Sports package. Window surrounds and roof rails are in the loftier-gloss BMW Private Shadow Line.

Available from the second quarter of 2011 (subject to modify).

[Source: BMW via BimmerToday ]