tekor

Hi,

Are there any difference in terms of suspension feel betw. 545 sports and 530 sports?

thanks

heezy545i

Don't believe there is

tekor

tks. sorry for my lack of knowlege

silver4evr

Is the 545 the exact same car as the 530 except for the motor? I've never seen this question asked or answered. Anyone?

JWO

I believe the differences (besides the engine) between the 545 and the 530 are:

1. Exhaust tip (545 has a larger diameter and thicker wall).
2. Wheels
3. The front grill is chromed on the 545.

If there are any more differences that I missed, please share them.

jonboy

The 545i has a heavier motor so there may be more of a nose heavy feeling/ less crisp turn-in. apart from that the steering is the same as the 6 cylinder models (on the e39 it was a re-circulating ball effort on the v8 models) and the suspension is also the same, so apart from feeling more urgent the 545i should feel like the 530i

jonboy

JohanDC

Another difference: The brakes are a lot bigger.

paasan

jonboy: but I guess the V8 is put farther back in the engine room to maintain the 50/50 weight distribution..?


-paasan

browellm

In the UK, the standard equipment levels are a fair bit different as well.

jonboy

paasan

you're right, but i guess the car, being heavier, would feel less nimble/able to rapidly change direction

jonboy