41 00... Use Of Materials In Outer Shell
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The following illustration is a schematic representation of all the body variants.
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All components not listed in the table below are composed of established sheet steel qualities.
COMPONENT LIST 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) |
| - | E89 | 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 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 |
| - | E89 | 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 | Aluminum |
| (7) Soft top lid | E46/C | Magnesium |
| - | E64 | Plastic (SMC) |
| (8) Rear lid | E46/2 (M3 CSL) | Plastic (SMC) |
| - | E52 (Z8) | Aluminum |
| - | E63, E64 | Plastic (SMC) |