2011 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo First generation Chassis Specifications

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Condition Value
expand_moreCamber front
expand_more530 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 241 HP engine (2010.9–)
expand_moreWith sports suspension
Setting -0°29'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value -0°29'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_more530 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2009.10–)
expand_moreWith sports suspension
Setting -0°29'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value -0°29'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreWith standard chassis
Setting -0°12'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value -0°12'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreWith sports suspension
Setting -0°29'+0°25'-0°25'
Test value -0°29'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
expand_moreCamber rear
Setting -1°50'+0°05'-0°05'
Test value -1°50'+0°25'-0°25'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
Conditions for axle measurement 2 x 68 Kg on front seats, 1 x 68 Kg
on rear seat, 1 x 21 Kg in boot,
with full fuel tank.
expand_moreFront axle unloaded weight position
expand_moreWith standard chassis
With 18" rims 2.09–2.15 ft
With 19" rims 2.13–2.19 ft
With 20" rims 2.17–2.23 ft
With 21" rims 2.21–2.27 ft
expand_moreWith sports suspension
With 18" rims 2.05–2.12 ft
With 19" rims 2.09–2.16 ft
With 20" rims 2.13–2.2 ft
With 21" rims 2.18–2.24 ft
Front tire pressure 2.2 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
expand_moreRear axle unloaded weight position
expand_moreWith standard chassis
With 18" rims 2.1–2.17 ft
With 19" rims 2.14–2.2 ft
With 20" rims 2.18–2.24 ft
With 21" rims 2.22–2.28 ft
expand_moreWith sports suspension
With 18" rims 2.08–2.15 ft
With 19" rims 2.12–2.19 ft
With 20" rims 2.17–2.23 ft
With 21" rims 2.2–2.27 ft
Rear tire pressure 2.5 bar
Additionally observe tire inflation pressure in the operating instructions or on the sticker for tire inflation pressure (on the vehicle)!
expand_moreToe-in front (total toe)
Setting 0°14'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value 0°14'+0°12'-0°12'
expand_moreToe-in rear
Setting 0°14'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value 0°14'+0°12'-0°12'
Tread front 5.29–5.32 ft
Tread rear 5.35–5.46 ft
Wheel base 10.07 ft
Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) 20°00'+0°00'-0°00'
expand_moreWheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)
530 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 241 HP engine (2010.9–) 18°05'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
530 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2009.10–) 18°05'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
535 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 295 HP engine (2010.9–) 18°05'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
535 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2010.9–) 18°05'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
550 i xDrive with gasoline V8 4.4 L 402 HP engine (2010.9–) 18°05'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
All other modifications 18°00'+0°30'-0°30'

Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 2011 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2011 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo 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.

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