34 .. Specifications for brake performance testing
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BRAKE PERFORMANCE TESTING GERMAN MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS, BMW, E70 SPECIFICATIONS
| Model series | E70 |
| Base model | 3.0i |
| Remarks | X5 |
| Approved gross vehicle weight (kg) | 2680 kg |
| Maximum brake pedal force to achieve a deceleration rate of 58 % in (N) | 240 N |
| Minimum front axle braking force in % | 53.3 % |
| Minimum proportion of rear axle braking force in % | 19.4 % |
| Test area for brake pedal force (N) | 50 - 150 N |