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F97/F98�Complete�Vehicle
3.�Body
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Cooling�air�routing
The�air�ducting�is�identical�on�the�F97�and�F98.
The�air�inlet�areas�for�the�required�cooling�air�on�the�front�bumper�panel�have�been�enlarged�and
optimized�in�such�a�way�that�there�is�more�air�inlet�area�available�for�cooling�air�compared�with�the�G01/
G02.�There�is�an�adapted�air�duct�both�for�the�center�radiator�assembly�including�low-temperature
radiator�and�for�the�two�discrete�radiators�in�the�wheel�arches.�This�design�feature�has�had�a�positive
effect�on�the�cooling�capacity�for�charge�air�cooling,�engine�cooling�and�transmission�cooling.
3.2.2.�Page
Side�panels
The�front�side�panels�have�been�carried�over�from�the�G01/G02.�Distinctive�design�features�include
the�so-called�M�gills�and�the�X3�M/X4�M�model�inscriptions�on�the�front�left�and�right�side�panels.�In
addition,�the�air�breathers�in�the�left�and�right�side�panels,�are�used�as�design�features�integrated�in�the
typical�M�gills.�As�on�the�standard�production�model,�the�side�panels�are�made�of�aluminum.
F97/�F98�M�gill�element�with�integrated�air�breather�(Competition)
Exterior�rearview�mirrors
The�exterior�mirrors�have�an�M-specific�design�with�a�double-rib�character.�They�are�heated�and
electrochromic�as�standard,�and�have�a�memory�and�fold-in�function�as�well�as�an�automatic�parking
function�for�the�passenger�side�mirror.�The�turn�indicators�are�integrated�in�the�exterior�mirror�caps.
Wheel�arch�trims/rims
The�painted�front�and�rear�wheel�arch�trims�on�the�F97�and�F98�have�the�same�design�as�the�wheel
arch�trims�on�the�G01/G02�with�M�Sport�package.
The�F97�and�F98�light�alloy�wheels�have�the�same�styling�and�are�a�20"�cast�design�with�a�diamond
polished�finish.