4100... Use Of Materials In Outer Skin
The following illustration is a schematic representation of all the body variants.
Apply this illustration to the relevant vehicle.
All components not listed in the table below are composed of established sheet steel qualities.
COMPONENTS REFERENCE CHART
| Component | Vehicle | Material |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Side panel, front | E52 (Z8) | Aluminum |
| E60, E61 | Aluminum | |
| E63, E64 | Plastic (thermoplastic) | |
| E65, E66: | Aluminum | |
| E70, E71, E92, E93 | Plastic (thermoplastic) | |
| E89 (Z4) | Aluminum | |
| (2) Front door | E36/C (M3) | Aluminum or steel |
| E36/2 (M3) | Aluminum or steel | |
| E52 (Z8) | Aluminum | |
| E63, E64 | Aluminum | |
| (4) Side panel, rear | E52 (Z8) | Aluminum |
| (5) Engine compartment lid | E38 (750i) | Aluminum or steel |
| (5) Engine compartment lid | E46/C (M3) | Aluminum |
| E46/2 (M3) | Aluminum | |
| E52 (Z8) | Aluminum | |
| E60, E61, E63, E64 | Aluminum | |
| E65, E66, E70, E71 | Aluminum | |
| E85 (Z4) | Aluminum | |
| E92 (M3) | Aluminum | |
| E89 (Z4) | Aluminum | |
| (6) Hardtop/roof | E36/C | Aluminum |
| E36/7 (Z3) | Plastic (glass fibre/epoxy resin) | |
| E46/C | Aluminum | |
| E46/2 (M3 CSL) | Plastic (CFK) | |
| E52 (Z8) | Plastic (PU) | |
| E85 (Z4) | Plastic (SMC) | |
| E63 (M6) | Plastic (CFK) | |
| E89 (Z4) | Aluminum | |
| (7) Soft top compartment lid | E46/C | Magnesium |
| E64 | Plastic (SMC) | |
| (8) Rear lid | E46/2 (M3 CSL) | Plastic (SMC) |
| E52 (Z8) | Aluminum | |
| E63, E64 | Plastic (SMC) |