Road clearance?

[Avendit]

Hi all,

I've an M3 on order in the UK, and would like to ask about under car clearance. I know the official answer is 5.5 inches (14cm), but wanted to ask if anyone has checked this? Is it a 'biggest speed bump you can get over with 4 adults and a load in the trunk, plus error margin' or it is it a 'sitting empty the majority of the under pan is this height off the ground' measurement?

The 3 has a longer wheel base than my existing cars and I think I'm going to have trouble getting into my drive (and therefore charging). Trying to decide if I definitely have a problem to deal with before delivery, or only maybe.

Thanks,
Avendit

 

[sandange]

Living in Quebec, Canada, we have to deal with deep snow and poor road conditions.
I also prefer an easier entry access & slightly higher seating position.

So we will be installing a 1.75" suspension lift kit from Mountain Pass Performance.
If your interested.....
MPP 1.75″ Suspension Lift Kit

 

[Avendit]

If that was push button to raise I absolutely would, but the only time I need more clearance is getting in the drive, so i don't think this is for me.

My current lowered car gets in ok, but is quite a bit shorter wheelbase and has more variation along the underside.

 

[magdere]

Hi all,

Is it a 'biggest speed bump you can get over with 4 adults and a load in the trunk, plus error margin' or it is it a 'sitting empty the majority of the under pan is this height off the ground' measurement?

Should be empty measurement.