FACTORY CODES & OPTIONS

Production: October 2001 – September 2003

M62TUB46

Engine Code

4.6L V8

Displacement

347 HP

Power Output

480 Nm

Torque

ZF 5HP24A

Transmission

E53

Chassis Code

Standard Equipment

Optional Equipment

Market & Production Codes

FB91

ECE Market

European market specification (Left Hand Drive)

5,360 Units

FB92

RHD Market

Right Hand Drive markets (UK, Japan, Australia, South Africa)

1,859 Units

FB93

USA & Canada

North American market specification

3,248 Units

Exterior Paint Colors

Code	Color Name	Type	Production
475	Black Sapphire Metallic	Standard	4,326 (41.3%)
354	Titanium Silver Metallic	Standard	3,025 (28.9%)
335	Estoril Blue Metallic	Standard	2,097 (20.0%)
405	Imola Red	Standard	753 (7.2%)
490	Special Paint (Individual)	Optional	266 (2.5%)

Special Paint (490) Breakdown:

300

Alpine White III

65 units

416

Carbon Black Metallic

90 units

668

Jet Black

2 units

453

Night Blue Metallic

1 unit

411

Pearl Beige Metallic

1 unit

400

Steel Grey Metallic

1 unit

440

Stratus Blue Metallic

2 units

364

Topaz Blue Metallic

1 unit

Interior Upholstery

N5SW

Black Nappa Leather

Extended Nappa leather Schwarz (Black).

7,272 Units

N5IM

Imola Red Nappa Leather

Extended Nappa leather Imola Red.

925 Units

F2RS

Red/Black Alcantara

Sport seats Alcantara/Nappa Red and Black.

388 Units

F2SV

Silver/Black Alcantara

Sport seats Alcantara/Nappa Silver and Black.

1,624 Units

Z1XX

BMW Individual

Custom Individual interior.

258 Units

Engine & Drivetrain

M62B46

4.6L V8 Engine

M62TUB46 – 4,619cc, 347 HP @ 5,700 RPM, 480 Nm @ 3,700 RPM.

Standard

S205A

ZF 5HP24A 5-Speed Automatic

Reinforced ZF 5-speed Steptronic. Strengthened for 480 Nm. Sport mode.

Standard

S215A

xDrive All-Wheel Drive

Permanent AWD 38:62 front/rear.

Standard

S220A

Limited Slip Differential

Rear LSD.

Standard

S223A

DSC III

Dynamic Stability Control, traction, ABS.

Standard

Wheels & Suspension

S2VBA

20″ Style 87 Wheels

20×9.5″ front, 20×10.5″ rear. 4.6iS exclusive.

Standard

S2VCA

Performance Tires

275/40 R20 front, 315/35 R20 rear.

Standard

S704A

M Sport Suspension

Lowered, firmer damping. 20mm lower.

Standard

S2VDA

Upgraded Brakes

Larger discs, high-performance calipers.

Standard

Exterior Features

S354A

Green Tinted Glass

Solar protection glass.

Standard

S386A

Roof Rails

Satin aluminum roof rails.

Standard

S522A

Bi-Xenon Headlights

Adaptive Bi-Xenon, washers.

Standard

S520A

Fog Lights

Integrated front fog lights.

Standard

S316A

Quad Oval Exhaust Tips

Chrome quad oval exhaust tips. 4.6iS exclusive.

Standard

S710A

4.6iS Aero Kit (Aerodynamic Body Kit)

Optional: unique bumpers, side skirts, spoiler.

Optional

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Underride Bar

Optional rear underride protection bar.

Optional

S403A

Panoramic Glass Sunroof

Tilt/slide panoramic roof.

Optional

S840A

Trailer Hitch

Factory trailer coupling.

Optional

Interior Features

S481A

Sport Seats

Multi-adjustable sport seats.

Standard

S459A

Electric Seat Adjustment

Electric with memory.

Standard

S494A

Heated Front Seats

3-stage heated.

Standard

S534A

Automatic Climate Control

Dual-zone.

Standard

S430A

Auto-Dimming Mirrors

Interior and exterior.

Standard

S540A

Cruise Control

Electronic cruise control.

Standard

S488A

Lumbar Support

Electric lumbar.

Standard

S496A

Heated Rear Seats

Heated rear bench.

Optional

S4ACA

Rear Climate Control

Rear climate controls.

Optional

Cargo & Storage

S465A

Rear Sliding Cargo Floor

Sliding load floor with rails. Extends for loading.

Optional

S493A

Storage Package

Extra storage, cargo net.

Optional

S464A

Ski Bag

Ski bag, rear pass-through.

Optional

S3AGA

Cargo Cover

Retractable cargo cover.

Optional

Audio & Communication

S677A

HiFi Professional

Premium audio, amplifier.

Standard

S650A

CD Player

Single-disc CD.

Standard

S609A

Navigation Professional

Color nav, DVD, voice.

Optional

S672A

6-Disc CD Changer

6-disc in cargo area.

Optional

S639A

Mobile Phone Prep

Pre-wiring, antenna.

Optional

S601A

TV Function

Analog TV tuner.

Optional

Safety & Security

S508A

Park Distance Control

Front/rear PDC.

Standard

S521A

Rain Sensor

Rain-sensing wipers.

Standard

S302A

Alarm System

Anti-theft alarm.

Standard

S8S4A

Front & Side Airbags

Dual front, side, head.

Standard

S217A

Electronic Damper Control

Adaptive suspension.

Optional

VIN Structure & Production Sequences

Production: October 2001 – September 2003 (all markets)

USA / Canada (5UX — FB93)

5UXFB X 3 X X L XXXXXX

USA 4.6iS VIN range — confirmed

First: 5UXFB…LN78000

Last: 5UXFB…LN81258

Sequential segment LN78000 – LN81258 (USA market). Same production window: October 2001 – September 2003.

WBA (non-USA 4.6iS)

WBAFF X 3 X X L XXXXXX

WBA VIN explanation

4.6iS models built for markets outside USA/Canada use the WBA World Manufacturer Identifier. Plant code L (Spartanburg) applies. Production date range and sequential number range for WBA 4.6iS are not documented here.

USA VIN decode key

5UX

WMI — USA / Canada

Spartanburg (FB93). USA 4.6iS: LN78000 – LN81258.

Model variant

3 = X5 4.6iS.

Plant

L = Spartanburg (all 4.6iS).

2 / 3

Model year

2 = 2002, 3 = 2003.

XXXXXX

Sequential number

6-digit. USA 4.6iS: 78000–81258.