2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan Fourth generation Chassis Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
expand_moreCamber front
| 325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2) | -0°50'+0°20'-0°20' |
| 330 xd with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) | -0°50'+0°20'-0°20' |
| 330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) | -0°50'+0°20'-0°20' |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Standard | -0°20'+0°20'-0°20' |
| With heavy-duty chassis | 0°08'+0°20'-0°20' |
| With sports suspension | -0°43'+0°20'-0°20' |
expand_moreCamber rear
| 325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2) | -1°15'+0°15'-0°15' |
| 330 xd with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) | -1°15'+0°15'-0°15' |
| 330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) | -1°15'+0°15'-0°15' |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Standard | -1°30'+0°15'-0°15' |
| With heavy-duty chassis | -0°46'+0°15'-0°15' |
| With sports suspension | -2°04'+0°15'-0°15' |
expand_moreCaster front
| 325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2) | +5°37'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 330 xd with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) | +5°37'+0°30'-0°30' |
| 330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) | +5°37'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Standard | 5°37'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With heavy-duty chassis | 5°27'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With sports suspension | 5°47'+0°30'-0°30' |
expand_moreFront axle unloaded weight position
expand_more330 d with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (1999.10–2005.2)
| With 15" rims | 1.86–1.92 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 16" rims | 1.9–1.97 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 1.95–2.01 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 1.99–2.06 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
| With 15" rims | 1.92–1.98 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 16" rims | 1.96–2.02 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 2–2.07 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 2.05–2.11 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| With 15" rims | 1.81–1.87 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 16" rims | 1.85–1.92 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 1.9–1.97 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 1.94–2.01 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_more330 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2)
| With 15" rims | 1.86–1.92 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 16" rims | 1.9–1.97 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 1.95–2.01 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 1.99–2.06 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
| With 15" rims | 1.92–1.98 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 16" rims | 1.96–2.02 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 2–2.07 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 2.05–2.11 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| With 15" rims | 1.81–1.87 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 16" rims | 1.85–1.92 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 1.9–1.97 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 1.94–2.01 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| With 15" rims | 1.86–1.92 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 16" rims | 1.9–1.97 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 1.95–2.01 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 1.99–2.06 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
| With 16" rims | 1.92–1.98 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 2.01–2.07 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 2.05–2.11 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| With 15" rims | 1.81–1.87 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 16" rims | 1.85–1.92 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 17" rims | 1.9–1.97 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
| With 18" rims | 1.94–2.01 ft |
| The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm | |
expand_moreRear axle unloaded weight position
expand_moreAll other modifications
| With 15" rims | 1.75–1.81 ft |
| With 16" rims | 1.79–1.85 ft |
| With 17" rims | 1.84–1.9 ft |
| With 18" rims | 1.88–1.95 ft |
expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis
| With 15" rims | 1.81–1.88 ft |
| With 16" rims | 1.85–1.92 ft |
| With 17" rims | 1.9–1.97 ft |
| With 18" rims | 1.95–2.01 ft |
expand_moreWith sports suspension
| With 15" rims | 1.69–1.76 ft |
| With 16" rims | 1.74–1.8 ft |
| With 17" rims | 1.78–1.85 ft |
| With 18" rims | 1.83–1.89 ft |
expand_moreToe-in front (total toe)
| 325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2) | 0°06'+0°14'-0°14' |
| 330 xd with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) | 0°06'+0°14'-0°14' |
| 330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) | 0°06'+0°14'-0°14' |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Standard | 0°14'+0°08'-0°08' |
| With heavy-duty chassis | 0°14'+0°08'-0°08' |
| With sports suspension | 0°14'+0°08'-0°08' |
expand_moreToe-in rear
| 325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2) | 0°16'+0°06'-0°06' |
| 330 xd with diesel straight-6 2.9 L 181 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) | 0°16'+0°06'-0°06' |
| 330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) | 0°16'+0°06'-0°06' |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Standard | 0°16'+0°06'-0°06' |
| With heavy-duty chassis | 0°16'+0°06'-0°06' |
| With sports suspension | 0°16'+0°06'-0°06' |
| Tread front | 4.83 ft |
| Tread rear | 4.87 ft |
| Wheel base | 8.94 ft |
| Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) | 20°00'+0°00'-0°00' |
expand_moreWheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)
| 325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2000.9–2005.2) | -1°15'+0°15'-0°15' |
| 330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2000.6–2005.2) | -1°15'+0°15'-0°15' |
expand_moreAll other modifications
| Standard | -1°34'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With heavy-duty chassis | -1°34'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With sports suspension | -1°34'+0°30'-0°30' |
Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
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2001 BMW 3 Series Sedan generations
In 2001 BMW offered 2 generations of the 3 Series Sedan. Chassis specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.
BMW 3 Series Sedan Fourth generation model years
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