2001 BMW 5 Series Sedan chassis specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreCamber front

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 3.5 L M62 B35 (358S2) 241 HP


With air suspension	-0°13'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
With heavy-duty chassis	0°13'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
With standard chassis	-0°13'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With dint	-0°37'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'


With sports suspension M-Tech	-0°30'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L M62 B44 (448S2) 282 HP


With air suspension	-0°13'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
With heavy-duty chassis	0°13'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
With standard chassis	-0°13'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With dint	-0°37'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'


With sports suspension M-Tech	-0°30'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_moreAll other modifications


With air suspension	-0°13'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°40'
With heavy-duty chassis	0°13'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°40'
With standard chassis	-0°13'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°40'

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With dint	-0°36'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°40'


With sports suspension M-Tech	-0°36'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°40'

expand_moreCamber rear

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 3.5 L M62 B35 (358S2) 241 HP

expand_moreSetting


With air suspension	-2°04'+0°05'-0°05'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'

expand_moreTest value


With air suspension	-2°10'+0°25'-0°25'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis


Setting	-2°04'+0°05'-0°05'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'
Test value	-2°10'+0°25'-0°25'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'

expand_moreWith standard chassis


Setting	-2°04'+0°05'-0°05'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'
Test value	-2°10'+0°20'-0°20'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'

expand_moreWith sports suspension M-Tech


Setting	-1°49'+0°05'-0°05'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'
Test value	-1°50'+0°15'-0°15'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'

expand_moreWith sports suspension setting


With dint	-2°04'+0°05'-0°05'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'

expand_moreWith sports suspension with dint


Test value	-2°10'+0°25'-0°25'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L M62 B44 (448S2) 282 HP

expand_moreSetting


With air suspension	-2°04'+0°05'-0°05'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'

expand_moreTest value


With air suspension	-2°10'+0°25'-0°25'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis


Setting	-2°04'+0°05'-0°05'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'
Test value	-2°10'+0°25'-0°25'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'

expand_moreWith standard chassis


Setting	-2°04'+0°05'-0°05'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'
Test value	-2°10'+0°20'-0°20'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'

expand_moreWith sports suspension M-Tech


Setting	-1°49'+0°05'-0°05'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'
Test value	-1°50'+0°15'-0°15'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'

expand_moreWith sports suspension setting


With dint	-2°04'+0°05'-0°05'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'

expand_moreWith sports suspension with dint


Test value	-2°10'+0°25'-0°25'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°15'

expand_moreAll other modifications


Setting	-2°04'+0°05'-0°05'

expand_moreWith optional equipment


Test value	-2°10'+0°25'-0°25'

expand_moreWith standard chassis


Test value	-2°10'+0°20'-0°20'

expand_moreCaster front

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 3.5 L M62 B35 (358S2) 241 HP


With air suspension	6°36'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
With heavy-duty chassis	6°21'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
With standard chassis	6°36'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With dint	6°50'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'


With sports suspension M-Tech	6°49'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L M62 B44 (448S2) 282 HP


With air suspension	6°36'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
With heavy-duty chassis	6°21'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'
With standard chassis	6°36'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With dint	6°50'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'


With sports suspension M-Tech	6°49'+0°30'-0°30'
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 0°30'

expand_moreAll other modifications


With air suspension	6°42'+0°30'-0°30'
with 20° wheel steering angle
With heavy-duty chassis	6°28'+0°30'-0°30'
with 20° wheel steering angle
With standard chassis	6°42'+0°30'-0°30'
with 20° wheel steering angle

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With dint	5°55'+0°30'-0°30'
with 20° wheel steering angle


With sports suspension M-Tech	6°55'+0°30'-0°30'
with 20° wheel steering angle

expand_moreFront axle unloaded weight position


With 15" rims	1.87–1.93 ft1.87–1.93 ft569–589 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 16" rims	1.91–1.98 ft1.91–1.98 ft582–602 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.96–2.02 ft1.96–2.02 ft597–617 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	2–2.07 ft2–2.07 ft610–630 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis


With 15" rims	1.93–2 ft1.93–2 ft589–609 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 16" rims	1.98–2.04 ft1.98–2.04 ft602–622 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	2.02–2.09 ft2.02–2.09 ft617–637 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	2.07–2.13 ft2.07–2.13 ft630–650 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With 15" rims	1.8–1.87 ft1.8–1.87 ft549–569 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 16" rims	1.84–1.91 ft1.84–1.91 ft562–582 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.89–1.96 ft1.89–1.96 ft577–597 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.94–2 ft1.94–2 ft590–610 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreFront tire pressure


205/65 R 15	1.97 atm.2 bar2 bar

expand_moreRear axle unloaded weight position


With 15" rims	1.76–1.83 ft1.76–1.83 ft537–557 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 16" rims	1.8–1.87 ft1.8–1.87 ft550–570 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.85–1.92 ft1.85–1.92 ft565–585 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.9–1.96 ft1.9–1.96 ft578–598 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis


With 15" rims	1.83–1.89 ft1.83–1.89 ft557–577 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 16" rims	1.87–1.94 ft1.87–1.94 ft570–590 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.92–1.98 ft1.92–1.98 ft585–605 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.96–2.03 ft1.96–2.03 ft598–618 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With 15" rims	1.71–1.78 ft1.71–1.78 ft522–542 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 16" rims	1.76–1.82 ft1.76–1.82 ft535–555 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 17" rims	1.8–1.87 ft1.8–1.87 ft550–570 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm
With 18" rims	1.85–1.91 ft1.85–1.91 ft563–583 mm
The maximum allowed difference between left and right is 10 mm

expand_moreRear tire pressure


205/65 R 15	2.17 atm.2.2 bar2.2 bar

expand_moreToe-in front (total toe)

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 3.5 L M62 B35 (358S2) 241 HP


With air suspension	0°14'+0°10'-0°10'
With heavy-duty chassis	0°14'+0°10'-0°10'
With standard chassis	0°14'+0°10'-0°10'

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With dint	0°14'+0°10'-0°10'


With sports suspension M-Tech	0°10'+0°10'-0°10'

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L M62 B44 (448S2) 282 HP


With air suspension	0°14'+0°10'-0°10'
With heavy-duty chassis	0°14'+0°10'-0°10'
With standard chassis	0°14'+0°10'-0°10'

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With dint	0°14'+0°10'-0°10'


With sports suspension M-Tech	0°10'+0°10'-0°10'


All other modifications	0°05'+0°10'-0°10'

expand_moreToe-in rear

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 3.5 L M62 B35 (358S2) 241 HP

expand_moreSetting


With air suspension	0°22'+0°04'-0°04'

expand_moreTest value


With air suspension	0°16'+0°10'-0°10'

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis


Setting	0°22'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value	0°16'+0°12'-0°12'

expand_moreWith standard chassis


Setting	0°22'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value	0°16'+0°10'-0°10'

expand_moreWith sports suspension M-Tech


Setting	0°10'+0°08'-0°08'
Test value	0°10'+0°10'-0°10'

expand_moreWith sports suspension setting


With dint	0°22'+0°04'-0°04'

expand_moreWith sports suspension with dint


Test value	0°16'+0°12'-0°12'

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L M62 B44 (448S2) 282 HP

expand_moreSetting


With air suspension	0°22'+0°04'-0°04'

expand_moreTest value


With air suspension	0°16'+0°10'-0°10'

expand_moreWith heavy-duty chassis


Setting	0°22'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value	0°16'+0°12'-0°12'

expand_moreWith standard chassis


Setting	0°22'+0°04'-0°04'
Test value	0°16'+0°10'-0°10'

expand_moreWith sports suspension M-Tech


Setting	0°10'+0°08'-0°08'
Test value	0°10'+0°10'-0°10'

expand_moreWith sports suspension setting


With dint	0°22'+0°04'-0°04'

expand_moreWith sports suspension with dint


Test value	0°16'+0°12'-0°12'

expand_moreAll other modifications


Setting	0°22'+0°04'-0°04'

expand_moreWith optional equipment


Test value	0°16'+0°12'-0°12'

expand_moreWith standard chassis


Test value	0°16'+0°10'-0°10'


Tread front	4.97 ft4.97 ft1516 mm

expand_moreTread rear


With M technology	5.02 ft5.02 ft1529 mm
Otherwise	4.99 ft4.99 ft1520 mm


Wheel base	9.28 ft9.28 ft2830 mm
Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle)	20°00'+0°00'-0°00'

expand_moreWheel steering angle outer wheel (relative steering angle)

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 3.5 L M62 B35 (358S2) 241 HP


With air suspension	18°25'+0°30'-0°30'
With heavy-duty chassis	18°34'+0°30'-0°30'
With standard chassis	18°25'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With dint	18°16'+0°30'-0°30'


With sports suspension M-Tech	18°17'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_moreBMW gasoline V8 4.4 L M62 B44 (448S2) 282 HP


With air suspension	18°25'+0°30'-0°30'
With heavy-duty chassis	18°34'+0°30'-0°30'
With standard chassis	18°25'+0°30'-0°30'

expand_moreWith sports suspension


With dint	18°16'+0°30'-0°30'


With sports suspension M-Tech	18°17'+0°30'-0°30'


All other modifications	18°04'+0°30'-0°30'

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