BMW F11 Manual
Technical�training.
Product�information.
BMW�Service
F11�Body.
General�notes
Symbols�used
The�following�symbol/pictograph�is�used�in�this�document�for�better�understanding�or�to�emphasize
particularly�important�information:
Contains�important�safety�tips�and�information�required�for�proper�system�function,�which�must�be
observed�under�all�circumstances.
Topicality�and�national�versions
BMW�Group�vehicles�are�designed�to�meet�the�highest�safety�and�quality�requirements.�Changing
requirements�in�areas�such�as�environmental�protection,�customer�benefit,�design�and�construction
lead�to�continuous�advancement�of�systems�and�components.�This�can�result�in�deviations�between
the�information�contained�in�this�document�and�the�vehicles�available�for�training.
This�document�describes�European�version�vehicles�with�left-hand�drive�as�a�matter�of�principle.�In
vehicles�with�right-hand�drive�some�controls�and�components�may�be�arranged�differently�than�shown
in�the�illustrations�in�this�document.�Other�deviations�may�result�from�equipment�versions�for�specific
markets�or�countries.
Additional�information�sources
Further�information�on�the�individual�subjects�is�given:
• in�the�operating�instructions
• in�the�Integrated�Service�Technical�Application:
Contact:�conceptinfo@bmw.de
©2010�BMW�AG,�Munich
Reproduction,�in�whole�or�in�part,�is�permissible�only�with�written�approval�of�BMW�AG,
Munich.
The�information�contained�in�this�document�is�a�part�of�the�BMW�Group�Technical�Training�Program
and�is�intended�for�trainers�and�participants�in�this�program.�Changes/supplements�to�the�technical
data�are�given�in�the�current�BMW�Group�information�system.
Information�status:�June�2010
VH-23/International�Technical�Training
F11�Body.
Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.1. The�new�BMW�5�Series�Touring.................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1.1. Dimensions.....................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.1.2. Silhouette�comparison.................................................................................................................................................7
2. Body......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
2.1. Body�shell.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.1. Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................................8
2.1.2. Materials..............................................................................................................................................................................................9
2.1.3. Corrosion�protection�and�sealing........................................................................................................... 11
2.1.4. Front�end.......................................................................................................................................................................................13
2.1.5. Side�frame................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
2.1.6. Roof........................................................................................................................................................................................................14
2.1.7. Rear�end......................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.1.8. Rear�panel....................................................................................................................................................................................16
2.2. Pedestrian�protection..................................................................................................................................................................................16
2.2.1. Active�engine�hood....................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.3. Doors..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
2.4. Rear�hatch..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
2.4.1. Rear�hatch�operating�concept..................................................................................................................... 22
2.4.2. Hear�window�operating�concept..............................................................................................................22
2.5. Panorama�glass�roof..................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
2.5.1. Dimensions................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
2.6. Strength............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
2.7. Accident�research.............................................................................................................................................................................................26
2.7.1. Preventative�measures............................................................................................................................................ 26
2.7.2. Safety�tests/accident�analysis......................................................................................................................28
2.7.3. Head-on�collisions..........................................................................................................................................................29
2.7.4. Side�collision........................................................................................................................................................................... 30
2.7.5. Rear�end�collision............................................................................................................................................................ 33
2.7.6. Pedestrian�protection................................................................................................................................................ 34
3. Exterior�and�interior�equipment................................................................................................................................................................... 36
3.1. Exterior�equipment..........................................................................................................................................................................................36
3.1.1. Front�end.......................................................................................................................................................................................36
3.1.2. Rear�bumper............................................................................................................................................................................ 37
3.1.3. Roof�railing.................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
3.1.4. Underbody�concept..................................................................................................................................................... 37
3.2. Interior�equipment............................................................................................................................................................................................38
3.2.1. Dimensions................................................................................................................................................................................ 38
3.2.2. Instrument�panel............................................................................................................................................................... 38
F11�Body.
Contents
3.2.3. Center�console:...................................................................................................................................................................41
3.2.4. Front�storage�features..............................................................................................................................................42
3.2.5. Rear�storage�features................................................................................................................................................ 44
3.2.6. Front�seats..................................................................................................................................................................................45
3.2.7. Rear�seats.................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
3.2.8. Air�conditioning................................................................................................................................................................... 53
3.3. Luggage�compartment............................................................................................................................................................................. 55
3.3.1. Luggage�compartment�roll-up�cover................................................................................................ 57
3.3.2. Dimensions................................................................................................................................................................................ 59
F11�Body.
1.�Introduction.
5
1.1.�The�new�BMW�5�Series�Touring.
The�F11�will�be�introduced�on�the�market�in�September�2010.�The�models�523i�and�535i�will�be
offered�with�gasoline�engine.�Models�520d�and�350d�will�be�equipped�with�diesel�engines.
BMW�5�Series�Touring
1.1.1.�Dimensions
BMW�5�Series�Touring,�outer�dimensions
Index Explanation Value
aVehicle�height,�unladen1[mm] 1462
b Track,�front,�with�basic�wheels [mm] 1600
c Front�overhang [mm] 832
d Wheelbase [mm] 2968
e Rear�overhang [mm] 1107
F11�Body.
1.�Introduction.
6
Index Explanation Value
f Track,�rear,�with�basic�wheels [mm] 1626
g Vehicle�length [mm] 4907
h Vehicle�width�not�including�exterior�rear�view
mirrors.
[mm] 1860
1�With�roof�antenna.�1488�mm
Comparison�F10/F11/E61
F10 F11 E61
Vehicle�height,�unladen [mm] 1464 146211491
Track,�front [mm] 1600 1600 1558
Front�overhang [mm] 832 832 852
Wheelbase [mm] 2968 2968 2886
Rear�overhang [mm] 1099 1107 1105
Track,�rear [mm] 1627 1626 1581
Vehicle�length [mm] 4899 4907 4843
Vehicle�width�not�including�exterior�rear�view
mirrors.
[mm] 1860 1860 1846
Vehicle�width�including�exterior�rear�view�mirrors. [mm] 2094 2093 2030
Turning�circle�(unladen) [m] 11.95 11.95 11.4
Front�shoulder�room [mm] 1480 1480 1456
Rear�shoulder�room [mm] 1427 1427 1454
Front�elbow�room [mm] 1518 1518 1484
Front�elbow�room [mm] 1485 1486 1496
Maximum�front�head�room [mm] 1028 1028 1027
Maximum�rear�head�room [mm] 973 993 994
Luggage�compartment�volume [liters] 520 560–1670 500–1650
1�With�roof�antenna.�1488�mm
Weights�and�payload
Weights�in�compliance�with�DIN�for�F11�and�E71,�European�version�and�payloads�are�given�in�the�table
below:
F11�Body.
1.�Introduction.
7
Vehicle Curb�weight�(DIN)
Automatic�/�manual�transmission
Payload
F11�523i [kg] 1730�/�1715 650
E61�525i [kg] 1630�/�1605 600
F11�535i [kg] 1770�/�1765 650
E61�530i [kg] 1630�/�1620 600
F11�520d [kg] 1715�/�1710 650
E61�520d [kg] 1620�/�1600 600
F11�530d [kg] 1805�/�1800 650
E61�530d [kg] 1700�/�1660 600
1.1.2.�Silhouette�comparison
F11�Silhouette�comparison�with�BMW�5�Series�Touring�E61
F11�Body.
2.�Body.
8
2.1.�Body�shell
F11�Body�shell
2.1.1.�Introduction
On�the�F11�great�value�was�also�placed�on�light�weight�construction.�This�was�implemented�by
intelligent�use�of�high�strength�multi-phase�steels�and�high�strength�hot�formed�steels.�On�the�F11�the
average�strength�of�the�body�materials�has�increased�by�37�%�in�comparison�to�the�E61.
The�light�weight�material�significantly�reduces�the�vehicle�weight�and,�in�combination�with�a�stiff�body
skeleton,�provides�a�considerable�contribution�to:
• Driving�stability
• Fuel�economy
• Reduction�of�CO2emissions
• Passive�safety.
F11�Body.
2.�Body.
9
Highlights
• Cast�aluminum�suspension�strut�dome
• High�percentage�of�multi-phase�steels�(20%�of�weight�of�body�skeleton).
• High�percentage�of�hot�formed�steels�(9�%�of�weight�of�body�skeleton).
The�load-optimized�component�design�of�the�cast�aluminum�suspension�strut�domes�reinforces
the�front�end.�In�comparison�to�conventional�steel�shell�design,�the�compact�design�has�significantly
reduced�the�space�requirements�and�decreased�the�weight�in�the�front�end.�This�has�led,�among�other
things,�to�more�uniform�axle�load�distribution.
The�high�strength�multi-phase�steels�and�high�strength�hot�formed�steels�ensure�low�weight�while
providing�maximum�strength�for�the�passenger�safety�cell�thus�contributing�to�the�passive�safety�to�a
high�degree.
An�innovative�advancement�in�the�form�of�passive�corrosion�protection�is�used�on�the�hot�formed
steels.�Until�now�suitable�hot�formed�sheet�metal�materials�with�cathodic�corrosion�protection�were
not�available�on�the�market.�Development�of�press�hardening�technology�has�provided�a�mass
production�process�for�production�of�galvanized,�hot�formed�components.
With�this�process�galvanized�sheet�metal�is�first�cold�formed�and�then�heated�to�a�temperature�of
approx.�900�°C.�Immediately�thereafter�the�components�are�cooled�down�to�approx.�70°C�within
seconds�directly�in�the�water�cooled�pressing�tools,�hardening�the�components.�This�process
produces�components�with�a�minimum�yield�strength�significantly�greater�than�1000�MPa.
Components�produced�in�this�manner�can�be�used�in�wet�areas�without�any�corrosion�to�the�base
material.�Additional�corrosion�protection�measures�are�eliminated�for�such�steel.
2.1.2.�Materials
Modern�automotive�bodies�must�satisfy�many�requirements.�In�spite�of�minimum�outer�dimensions
they�must�provide�the�largest�possible�interior�space.�Passengers�must�be�protected�optimally�against
injury�in�the�event�of�an�accident.�The�torque�generated�by�all�assemblies�such�as�the�engine�and
transmission�is�supported�by�the�body.�Moreover�the�body�must�provide�high�static�and,�above�all,
dynamic�rigidity�to�guarantee�the�exceptional�driving�characteristics�typical�for�BMW.
Last,�but�not�least,�the�supporting�structure�of�the�vehicle�must�have�high�fatigue�strength�and�be
capable�of�repair�at�reasonable�expense�in�the�event�of�an�accident.
To�satisfy�all�of�these�requirements�optimally,�BMW�pursues�a�strategy�of�producing�every�component
using�the�material�best�suited�for�the�specific�function.
The�two�terms,�aluminum�and�steel,�are�only�the�generic�terms�for�a�variety�of�alloys�with�highly
differing�properties.
F11�Body.
2.�Body.
10
F11�Body�shell�materials
Index Explanation
1 Multi-phase�steels�(>�300�MPa)
2 Hot�formed�steels�(>�900�MPa)
3 Aluminum
4 Other�steels�(>�300�MPa)
Multi-phase�steels�are�steels,�whose�structure�consists�of�a�number�of�phases.�High�strength�multi-
phase�steels�with�a�yield�strength,�Rp0.2,�between�300�and�600�MPa�include,�for�example,�dual-phase
steels�or�TRIP�steels.�High�strength�multi-phase�steels�with�a�yield�strength,�Rp0.2,�greater�than�600
MPa�include,�for�example,�complex�steels�or�martensite�phase�steels
Hot�formed�manganese-boron�steels�are�high�strength�steels�with�a�yield�strength,�Rp0.2,�greater�than
900�MPa.
Percentages�by�weight
The�percentage�of�high�and�maximum�strength�multi-phase�steel,�high�strength�hot�formed�steel�and
aluminum�is�increasing�to�reduce�vehicle�weight�while�simultaneously�guaranteeing�maximum�body
strength.
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