BMW F97 - Body Structure and Design; Rigidity Enhancements

F97/F98�Complete�Vehicle
3.�Body
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3.1.�Rigidity
3.1.1.�Chassis�and�suspension�components�and�rigidity�concept
Front�area�of�vehicle
The�following�measures�were�implemented�in�the�front�area�of�the�vehicle�for�the�connection�of�the
chassis�and�suspension�components�and�to�increase�the�vehicle�rigidity:
• Front�end�brace
• Shock�tower�mountings
• Strut�brace�bridge
• Shock-tower-to-bulkhead�brace
F97/F98,�stiffening�measures�in�the�forward�area