New System Description

New System Description





In addition to the variations of the manual, SMG and automatic transmissions available in the E60, there are two variations of the final drive (rear axle differential). The final drive size depends on the engine/gearbox combination:
Various drive trains are used depending on the engine/gearbox combination installed in the E60.Either steel, aluminum or hybrid propeller (drive) shafts are fitted. The propeller shafts are equipped with deformation elements.





If displaced in the event of an accident, the engine/gearbox unit or the rear axle cause the propeller shaft to compress. This feature enhances the passive safety of the vehicle occupants. The propeller shaft takes up a defined force and transmits it to the engine/gearbox unit or the final drive.