BMW 5 Series: History, Overview of system descriptions
History
Historical overview of the BMW 5 Series
- E12 (1972-1981)
- E28 (1981-1987)
- E34 (1987-1995)
- E39 (1995-2003)
- E60 (2003-2010)
- F10 (2010-2016)
- G30 (production starts in late 2016 as a 2017 MY vehicle)
Overview of system descriptions
Many of the systems used are already known from the current BMW 7 Series G12.
The "Comparison
of G12 with G30" chapter lists the common elements and the differences. The
explanations of the
systems already familiar from the G12 are kept brief. Comprehensive system
descriptions can be
found in the G12 Technical Reference Manual for "ST1501 G12 Complete Vehicle".
Comparison of G12 chassis and suspension with G30
Some of the systems used in the G30 have already been introduced in the G12.
The following table
provides an overview of the differences and common features between the two
vehicles.
* Only available in conjunction with the Integral Active Steering optional
equipment.
Comparison of F10 chassis and suspension with G30
* Only available in conjunction with the Integral Active Steering optional
equipment.
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Overview of chassis and suspension in the G30
Front axle spring strut
Auxiliary battery in the engine compartment (optional equipment)
Brake servo
Steering column
Steering wheel
Rear axle spri
Double-wishbone front axle in the G30
Support bearing
Wishbone, lower
Steering box
Cross member
Universal joint of steering shaft to steering gear
Cast side section
Strut
Service opening
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Active Cruise Control (ACC) Long Range Radar (LRR) sensor
Active Cruise Control ACC Long Range Radar (LRR) sensor
The control unit for active cruise control for ACC Stop & Go contains a
radar-based sensor for sensing
the area in front of the vehicle. Both the near and far ranges are monitored
Concept
Night Vision with pedestrian and animal detection
is a night vision system.
An infrared camera scans the area in front of the
vehicle and issues a warning if it detects pedestrians
and animals on the street. The system detects
warm objects that are similar in shape to
human beings or animal