BMW F97 Installation guide
Technical�training.
Product�information.
BMW�Service
F97/F98�Complete�Vehicle
General�information
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continuous�development�of�systems�and�components.�Consequently,�there�may�be�discrepancies
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source�for�repair�and�maintenance�data.�It�is�only�part�of�a�training�information�system�designed�to
assure�that�uniform�procedures�and�information�are�presented�to�all�participants.
For�changes/additions�to�the�technical�data,�repair�procedures,�please�refer�to�the�current�information
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Further�information�on�the�individual�topics�can�be�found�in�the�following:
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F97/F98�Complete�Vehicle
Contents
1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.1. M�history.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2. F97�vehicle�profile................................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.3. F98�vehicle�profile................................................................................................................................................................................................3
1.4. Vehicle�profile�for�Competition�model.................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Technical�Data....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.1. Comparison�of�technical�data............................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1.1. BMW�EfficientDynamics�measures.........................................................................................................7
3. Body...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1. Rigidity.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................8
3.1.1. Chassis�and�suspension�components�and�rigidity�concept............................. 8
3.2. Exterior................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
3.2.1. Front......................................................................................................................................................................................................10
3.2.2. Page.......................................................................................................................................................................................................11
3.2.3. Rear........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
3.2.4. Underbody�and�thermal�protection..................................................................................................... 15
3.3. Interior..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16
3.3.1. Driving�area�and�steering�wheel...............................................................................................................16
3.3.2. Seats.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.3.3. Doors�and�strips................................................................................................................................................................ 19
4. Powertrain..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
4.1. Engine�S58B30T0...........................................................................................................................................................................................20
4.2. Transmission............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
4.2.1. M�automatic�transmission..................................................................................................................................20
4.2.2. Transmission�oil�cooling....................................................................................................................................... 21
4.2.3. M�gear�selector�lever/M�GWS......................................................................................................................22
4.2.4. Launch�Control.................................................................................................................................................................... 24
4.2.5. Emergency�gearbox�release........................................................................................................................... 25
4.2.6. Service�information....................................................................................................................................................... 26
4.3. M�xDrive............................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
4.3.1. Four-wheel�drive................................................................................................................................................................28
4.3.2. M�VTG�system�wiring�diagram................................................................................................................... 28
4.3.3. Service�information....................................................................................................................................................... 29
4.3.4. Lifetime�oil�filling...............................................................................................................................................................29
4.3.5. Active�M�differential�...................................................................................................................................................30
4.3.6. Structure/Function......................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.3.7. System�information.......................................................................................................................................................35
4.3.8. Service�information....................................................................................................................................................... 38
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Contents
4.4. Differential..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
4.4.1. Front�axle�differential..................................................................................................................................................39
4.5. Drive�shafts�and�output�shafts..................................................................................................................................................... 39
4.5.1. Front�driveshaft�.................................................................................................................................................................39
4.5.2. Rear�driveshaft�................................................................................................................................................................... 39
4.5.3. Front�output�shafts....................................................................................................................................................... 40
4.5.4. Rear�output�shafts..........................................................................................................................................................40
5. Chassis�and�Suspension............................................................................................................................................................................................41
5.1. Front�axle........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
5.1.1. Steering........................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
5.1.2. M�Servotronic.........................................................................................................................................................................46
5.1.3. Steering�angle�sensor.............................................................................................................................................. 47
5.1.4. System�wiring�diagram,�M�Servotronic�....................................................................................... 48
5.2. Rear�axle...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................49
5.3. Brakes�and�wheels/tires.......................................................................................................................................................................... 51
5.3.1. Brakes.................................................................................................................................................................................................51
5.3.2. Wheels/tires...............................................................................................................................................................................54
5.4. Driving�dynamics�systems.................................................................................................................................................................. 55
5.4.1. Vertical�Dynamics�Management.............................................................................................................. 55
5.4.2. M�Dynamic�Stability�Control�(M�DSC)............................................................................................ 61
5.4.3. Integrated�actuation�(longitudinal�transverse�dynamics)................................... 65
5.4.4. M�dynamic�mode�and�M�DSC�OFF�mode................................................................................ 70
6. General�Vehicle�Electronics................................................................................................................................................................................. 71
6.1. Bus�overview.............................................................................................................................................................................................................71
6.2. On-board�information................................................................................................................................................................................. 74
6.2.1. M�configuration�menu.............................................................................................................................................. 74
6.2.2. M�instrument�cluster.................................................................................................................................................. 79
6.2.3. M�Head‐Up�Display...................................................................................................................................................... 80
6.2.4. Active�Sound�Design�............................................................................................................................................... 81
7. Brief�Overview�of�Equipment.............................................................................................................................................................................82
7.1. BMW�X3�M/X4�M�standard�equipment...........................................................................................................................82
7.2. BMW�X3�M/X4�M�optional�equipment............................................................................................................................. 83
7.2.1. Paint�colors................................................................................................................................................................................ 84
7.2.2. "Merino"�leather�with�additional�features.................................................................................. 84
7.2.3. BMW�Individual�"Merino"�leather�with�additional�features..............................84
7.2.4. Wheels/tires...............................................................................................................................................................................85
F97/F98�Complete�Vehicle
1.�Introduction
1
The�BMW�M�family�is�being�extended�by�the�addition�of�another�series�in�the�BMW�X�family.�The�F97
and�F98�will�début�as�BMW�X3�M�and�BMW�X4�M�in�the�sports�activity�vehicle�and�sports�activity
coupé�sectors.�As�is�already�the�case�with�their�bigger�brothers,�the�F85�and�F86,�the�F97�and�F98�will
be�equipped�with�M�TwinPower�turbocharged�engine,�M�Sport�automatic�transmission,�xDrive,�Vertical
Dynamics�Management�(VDM)�and�M�Servotronic.
The�new�BMW�X3�M�and�BMW�X4�M�will�be�launched�onto�the�market�in�the�second�quarter�of�2019.
1.1.�M�history
In�1972�the�then�BMW�Motorsport�started�out�with�the�legendary�M1.�For�over�45�years�today's�BMW
M�GmbH�has�been�developing�BMW�M�vehicles�with�a�motor-sport�pedigree�based�on�the�standard
production�models.
The�typical�M�driving�experience�was�also�made�to�come�alive�for�the�first�time�in�the�Sports�Activity
Vehicle/Sports�Activity�Coupé�segment�in�July�2009.�The�E70�M�and�E71�M�were�the�first�BMW
M�models�with�M�TwinPower�turbo�engine,�M�Sport�automatic�transmission,�xDrive,�Dynamic
Performance�Control,�Dynamic�Drive�and�run-flat�tires.
E70�M�and�E71�M
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1.2.�F97�vehicle�profile
F97,�BMW�X3�M�Competition
•Design�and�aerodynamics:�5-door�high-performance�sports�activity�vehicle�(SAV).
M-specific�characteristics�in�front,
side�and�rear�area.�Clever�aerodynamic�design�in�front,�side�and�rear�area�and�vehicle
underbody.
•Engine/Transmission:�3-liter�six-cylinder�TVDI�engine.�Even�more�powerful�and�even
more�spontaneous�linear�power�development.�Three�selectable�engine�dynamics�control
programs.�Even�faster,�more�precise�gear�changes.�M-specific�gearshift�characteristics�with
model-specific�BMW�M�8-speed�automatic�transmission�variant�(with�Drivelogic�program).
M�all-wheel�drive�fully�variable�between�front�and�rear�or�between�rear�and�front�wheels.
Electronically�regulated�M�rear�axle�differential�lock.
•Engine�sound:�Distinctively�sports�character�in�the�lower�and�upper�rev�and�power�bands,�a
more�emotive�starting�sound�and�an�active�sound�design�system.�The�engine�sound�can�be
influenced�via�the�setting�of�the�exhaust�flaps�with�a�sound�button.
•Steering:�Direct�and�precise�variable�M�EPS�with�selectable�Servotronic�support�(at�3
stages).�M�steering�wheel�including�M�shift�paddles�and�two�steering-wheel�mounted�driver-
configurable�M�mode�buttons.
•Chassis�and�suspension/driving�dynamics�setup:�Adaptive�suspension,�selectable
handling�dynamics�programs�ranging�from�comfortable�to�sports�in�3�stages.�Optimal�driving
precision�and�adapted�interplay�of�steering,�suspension�and�damping�action�according�to�the
selected�program.�M�Dynamic�Stability�Control�(M�DSC)�with�3�drive�modes,�configurable�by
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the�driver.�Rear-biased�setup�of�xDrive�for�a�sporty�driving�style�in�MDM�and�DSC-OFF�mode.
Two�additional�modes�in�the�M�DSC�OFF�mode;�the�following�are�available:�4WD�and�4WD
Sport.
•Seating�comfort:�M�sports�seats�in�Vernasca�leather�as�standard.�Optional�electric�M�sports
seats�with�high-quality�upholstery�in�BMW�Individual�Merino�leather�and�illuminated�M�logo�in
the�head�restraint.
•Ergonomics,�interior�equipment:�M�instrument�cluster,�M�Drive�menu,�optional�M�head-
up�display�with�M�theme�on�start-up,�M�seat,�M-specific�decorative�strips,�M�footrest�and�sill
trims.
•Vehicle�electrical�system:�LED�light�technology�for�headlights.�HiFi�speaker�system�for
maximum�listening�pleasure.�Active�Sound�Design�(ASD)�for�M-specific�engine�sound�in�the
vehicle�interior.
•Assistance�systems:�Availability�of�the�same�range�of�driver�assistance�systems�as�on�the
G01.
1.3.�F98�vehicle�profile
F98,�BMW�X4�M�Competition
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•Design�and�aerodynamics:�5-door�high-performance�sports�activity�coupé�(SAC).�M-
specific�characteristics�in�front,�side�and�rear�area.�Clever�aerodynamic�design�in�front,�side
and�rear�area�and�vehicle�underbody.
•Engine/Transmission:�3-liter�six-cylinder�TVDI�engine.�Even�more�powerful�and�even
more�spontaneous�linear�power�development.�Three�selectable�engine�dynamics�control
programs.�Even�faster,�more�precise�gear�changes.�M-specific�gearshift�characteristics�with
model-specific�BMW�M�8-speed�automatic�transmission�variant�(with�Drivelogic�program).
M�all-wheel�drive�fully�variable�between�front�and�rear�or�between�rear�and�front�wheels.
Electronically�regulated�M�rear�axle�differential�lock.
•Engine�sound:�Distinctively�sports�character�in�the�lower�and�upper�rev�and�power�bands,�a
more�emotive�starting�sound�and�an�active�sound�design�system.�The�engine�sound�can�be
influenced�via�the�setting�of�the�exhaust�flaps�with�a�sound�button.
•Steering:�Direct�and�precise�variable�M�EPS�with�selectable�Servotronic�support�(at�3
stages).�M�steering�wheel�including�M�shift�paddles�and�two�steering-wheel�mounted�driver-
configurable�M�mode�buttons.
•Chassis�and�suspension/driving�dynamics�setup:�Adaptive�M�suspension,�selectable
handling�dynamics�programs�ranging�from�comfortable�to�sports�in�3�stages.�Optimal�driving
precision�and�adapted�interplay�of�steering,�suspension�and�damping�action�according�to�the
selected�program.�M�Dynamic�Stability�Control�(M�DSC)�with�3�drive�modes,�configurable�by
the�driver.�Rear-biased�setup�of�xDrive�for�a�sporty�driving�style�in�MDM�and�DSC-OFF�mode.
Two�additional�modes�in�the�M�DSC�OFF�mode;�the�following�are�available:�4WD�and�4WD
Sport.
•Seating�comfort:�M�sports�seats�in�Vernasca�leather�as�standard.�Optional�electric�M�sports
seats�with�high-quality�upholstery�in�BMW�Individual�Merino�leather�and�illuminated�M�logo�in
the�head�restraint.
•Ergonomics,�interior�equipment:�M�instrument�cluster,�M�Drive�menu,�optional�M�head-
up�display�with�M�theme�on�start-up,�M�seat,�M-specific�decorative�strips,�M�footrest�and�sill
trims.
•Vehicle�electrical�system:�LED�light�technology�for�headlights.�HiFi�speaker�system�for
maximum�listening�pleasure.�Active�Sound�Design�(ASD)�for�M-specific�engine�sound�in�the
vehicle�interior.
•Assistance�systems:�Availability�of�the�same�range�of�driver�assistance�systems�as�on�the
G02.
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1.4.�Vehicle�profile�for�Competition�model
•Design�and�aerodynamics:�The�surround�of�the�BMW�M�grill,�the�typical�M�gills,�the�mirror
hoods�and�the�rear�spoiler�are�finished�in�high-gloss�black�as�standard.�The�additional�model
nameplate�on�the�rear�with�the�"Competition"�insignia�ultimately�distinguishes�the�external
appearance�of�the�Competition�model�from�the�BMW�X3�and�BMW�X4.
•Engine:�The�3-liter�six-cylinder�TVDI�engine�with�its�power�increased�to�375KW/503hp�and
extended�rev�band�offering�a�maximum�available�torque�of�600Nm�makes�the�Competition
model�0.1�seconds�faster�from�0-60�mph�and�raises�the�maximum�vehicle�speed�to�285km/h.
•Engine�sound:�M�Sport�exhaust�system�with�even�more�sports-style�sound�both�in�the�lower
and�upper�rev�and�power�bands,�more�emotive�starting�sound�and�an�active�sound�design
system.�The�engine�sound�can�be�influenced�via�the�setting�of�the�exhaust�flaps�with�a�sound
button.
•Chassis�and�suspension/driving�dynamics�setup:�Adaptive�M�suspension�with�even�stiffer
characteristics,�selectable�handling�dynamics�programs�ranging�from�comfortable�to�sports�in
3�stages.�The�21"�wheels�with�265/40�R21�tires�on�the�rear�and�255/40�R21�tires�on�the�front
underline�the�external�styling�of�the�Competition�model.
•Seating�comfort:�Electric�M�sports�seats�as�standard�with�extended�Merino�leather�trim�and
M�seat�belts�with�embroidered�M�colors.
•Interior:�Sill�trims�and�a�badge�on�the�center�console�with�the�"Competition"�insignia�add�the
finishing�touches�to�the�interior�of�the�Competition�model.
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2.1.�Comparison�of�technical�data
Designation Unit G01�M40i F97�X3�M G02�M40i F98�X4�M
Engine�series B58B30M0 S58B30T0 B58B30M0 S58B30T0
Engine�control DME�8.6.0 DME�8.6.S DME�8.6.0 DME�8.6.S
Transmission�type�designation GA8HP50Z M8HP76Z GA8HP50Z M8HP76Z
Length [mm] 4716 4730 4761 4762
Width [mm] 1897 1897 1938 1927
Height [mm] 1676 1669 1621 1620
Number�of�seats 5 5 5 5
Luggage�compartment
volume
[l] 550 550 525 525
Maximum�speed [km/h] 250* 250*/280**
/285****
250* 250*/280**
/285****
Acceleration�0-100km/h [s] 4.8 4.2
4,1****
4.8 4.2
4,1****
Power
at�engine�speed
[kW/hp]
[rpm]
265/355
5500-6500
353/473
6250
375/503****
6250****
265/355
5500-6500
353/473
6250
375/503****
6250****
Torque�at�speed [Nm�/
lb-ft]
[rpm]
500/369
1550-4500
600/442
rpm
2600-5600
2600-5950****
500/369
1550-4500
600/442
rpm
2600-5600
2600-5950****
Aerodynamics
Vehicle�curb�weight
US [lbs] 4277 4620 4323 4590
Payload [lbs] 959 840 840�rpm 840
Maximum�trailer�load [kg] 1520 1570 1520 1570
Fuel�consumption [l/100
km]
8.2 10.5 8.2 10.5
Approx.�fuel�tank�capacity [l] 65 65 65 65
CO2�emissions [g/km] 188 239 188 239
Exhaust�emission�standards�US ULEV�125 ULEV�125 ULEV�125 ULEV�125
*�Electronically�limited.
**�Electronically�limited�in�conjunction�with�option�SA�7ME,�M�Driver's�Package.
***�The�specified�figure�includes�the�weight�of�fuel�in�the�tank�when�90%�full,
68kg�for�the�driver�and�7kg�of�luggage.
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