Does "sport program" change anything other than transmission?

[scubajim20]

I was wondering if there anyone could give me more specifics on what the "sport program" mode does. I assume it just tweaks the transmission shift points and hold onto gears a little longer?

[JimLev]

It may also make the throttle more responsive.

[geargrinder]

I don’t believe so, for M62. M5 is a different beast and the real Sport button goes to the DME and activates different throttle maps...

[StephenVA]

Wait you mean there is no "Sport button" on the 525?!?!
Where is the BMW complaint number as we need all the power possible.
Sitting here watching F1out of Singapore....come on Ferrari beat Mercedes!

[JimLev]

Wait you mean there is no "Sport button" on the 525?!?!
Where is the BMW complaint number as we need all the power possible.

I have that lower M5 switch panel in one of my many spare parts boxes. It does have the 'sport button' on it.
You could put it in your 525 and 'think' you feel more power!

[BimmrMeUpSnotty]

I have that lower M5 switch panel in one of my many spare parts boxes. It does have the 'sport button' on it.
You could put it in your 525 and 'think' you feel more power!

Or.... Stephen could pull the pristine M5 badge off of his pristine M5, and replace the 525 badge on his almost pristine 525 wagon. Vroomvroom!

[TooEasyL2P]

Sport Mode
- Sport Mode provides raised shift points and a more aggressive shiftprogram for the “Enthusiastic” BMW driver. The cluster will display an“S”when insport mode.

[StephenVA]

On the 525 when you install the "Sport" button, the driver gets to turn on the power.....seat warmers.