1999 BMW 8 Series First generation Chassis Specifications
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Standard | -0°11'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With sports suspension | -0°25'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Standard | -1°10'+0°15'-0°15' |
| With sports suspension | -1°23'+0°15'-0°15' |
| Standard | 8°14'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With sports suspension | 8°53'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Conditions for axle measurement | 2 x 68 Kg on the front seats, 1 x 14 Kg in the boot, fully fuelled. |
| 235/50 R 16 | 2.2 bar |
| 235/50 R 16 | 2.2 bar |
| Spreading | 12°04'+0°30'-0°30' |
| Loaded with 2 people and 25 Kg luggage. | |
| Standard | 0°18'+0°05'-0°05' |
| With sports suspension | 0°18'+0°05'-0°05' |
| Standard | 0°18'+0°06'-0°06' |
| With sports suspension | 0°18'+0°06'-0°06' |
| Wheel steering angle inner wheel (relative steering angle) | 20°00'+0°00'-0°00' |
| Standard | -1°40'+0°30'-0°30' |
| With sports suspension | -1°40'+0°30'-0°30' |
Chassis specifications will help to do body work on your 1999 BMW 8 Series.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 1999 BMW 8 Series 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
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Drive Belts Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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