Standard Suspension

1993 BMW 740iL (E32/2) V8-3982cc 4.0L DOHC (M60)SECTION Standard Suspension
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Note: Given specifications are for car loaded down to normal position. Refer to Inspection Conditions Testing and Inspection

Height (lower edge of wheel house to rim flange at center of wheel), mm (in)
with 15" rim 588 (23.150)
with TR 415 rim 602 (23.701)
with TD390 rim 592 (23.307)

Maximum difference among all wheels, mm (in) 10 (0.394)


Front Axle

Total toe
Deg. 0°18' ± 5'
mm (in) 2.2 ± 0.6 (0.087 ± 0.024)
with TRX 415 wheels, mm (in) 2.4 ± 0.6 (0.094 ± 0.024)

Camber angle, Deg. [1] -11' ± 30'

Toe difference, Deg. [1]
with 20° inside wheel lock -1°40' ± 30'

King pin angle, Deg. [1]
with ± 10° wheel lock 11°53' ± 30'
with ± 20° wheel lock 11°55' ± 30'

Caster angle, Deg. [1]
with ± 10° wheel lock 7°59' ± 30'
with ± 20° wheel lock 8°14' ± 30'

Front wheel displacement, Deg. 0° ± 15'

Max. Wheel Lock, Deg.
Inside Wheel approx. 43°
Outside Wheel approx. 33°

Turning circle diameter, m (ft) approx. 11.6 (38)


Rear Axle

Total toe
Deg. 0°18' ± 7'
mm (in) 2.2 ± 0.8 (0.087 ± 0.031)
with TRX 415 wheels, mm (in) 2.4 ± 0.8 (0.094 ± 0.031)

Camber angle, Deg. [1] -2°20' ± 30'

Geometric driving axis, Deg. 0° ± 15'


[1] Maximum deviation (left to right) 30'
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