41 00... Use Of Materials In Outer Shell
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.
OUTER SHELL MATERIALS TABLE
| Component | Vehicle | Material |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Side panel, front | E52 (Z8) | Aluminum |
| - | E60, E61 | Aluminum |
| - | E63, E64 | Plastic (thermoplastic) |
| - | E65, E66: | Aluminum |
| - | E70, E92, E93 | Plastic (thermoplastic) |
| (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 hood | E38 (750i) | Aluminum or steel |
| - | E46/C (M3) | Aluminum |
| (5) Engine hood | E46/2 (M3) | Aluminum |
| - | E52 (Z8) | Aluminum |
| - | E60, E61, E63, E64 | Aluminum |
| - | E65, E66, E70, E71 | Aluminum |
| - | E85 (Z4) | Aluminum |
| - | E92 (M3) | Aluminum |
| (6) Hardtop/roof | E36/C | Aluminum |
| - | E36/7 (Z3) | Plastic (glass fiber/epoxy resin) |
| - | E46/C | Aluminum |
| - | E46/2 (M3 CSL) | Plastic (CFK) |
| - | E52 (Z8) | Plastic (PU) |
| - | E85 (Z4) | Plastic (SMC) |
| - | E63 (M6) | Plastic (CFK) |
| (7) Soft top lid | E46/C | Magnesium |
| - | E64 | Plastic (SMC) |
| (8) Rear lid | E46/2 (M3 CSL) | Plastic (SMC) |
| - | E52 (Z8) | Aluminium |
| - | E63, E64 | Plastic (SMC) |