BMW 5-Series

The BMW 5-Series is a mid-size luxury vehicle produced since 1972 by BMW AG. Since 2017, the 7th generation of the model has been released. The car was produced in the sedan and station wagon bodies. Cars were assembled in Germany, China, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, Thailand, India and, starting from the 4th generation, in Russia. At the moment, in the world there are about 8 million copies of the 5-series cars produced by BMW. About 50 thousand cars are sold annually in the USA and China.

Engine BMW N62B40

The engines of the BMW N62 series are V-8 units with 2 overhead camshafts and 4 valves per cylinder, as well as SFI fuel injection. BMW N62 engines have been produced since 2005. The BMW N62B40 has a displacement of 4 liters (3996 cc) and develops 306 hp (225 kW) at 6300 rpm. The torque is 390 Nm at 3500 rpm. Continue reading Engine BMW N62B40

Engine BMW N53B25

The six-cylinder in-line engine N53B25 was designed on the basis of the N52B25 and completely replaced it in 2007. The cylinder block, which is made of an aluminum-magnesium alloy, has undergone very minor modifications, the designers have changed the pistons and increased the Compression ratio (now it is equal to 12.0). The head with double vanos was modified, a direct injection system was added. The Valvetronic system was completely removed from the unit. The engine ECU was also replaced – now the motor is controlled by the MSD81 system from Siemens. This unit was installed on the BMW 23i model in the body – E60 / E61. Continue reading Engine BMW N53B25

Engine BMW M54B30

This engine was created in 2000 on the basis of the M52TUB28 engine and was first installed on the restyled versions of the BMW E46 and BMW E39. In addition to the M54B30, the range of new motors includes the M54B22, M54B25 and S54B32. As in the M52B28TU internal combustion engine, the cylinder block is made of aluminum alloy, but using cast iron liners. In 2004, BMW presented the world with a new line of N52 engines, which smoothly began to replace the M54 line. In 2006, the M54B30 ICE completely left the production line. But in 2006, on the basis of the M54, one of the most successful BMW N54 turbocharged engines was created, which was massively installed on cars with the 35i index. Continue reading Engine BMW M54B30

Engine BMW N43B20

The BMW N43B20 engine is a four-cylinder in-line gasoline unit produced by BMW from 2007 to 2011. There are three versions of the N43 engine, which have gained popularity and recognition among motorists around the world. Unlike its predecessor, the N42 engine, the new BMW N43 engine features direct fuel injection and Valvetronic valve lift systems. The engine was produced in conjunction with such units as N45 and N46, however, in terms of demand, it surpassed its followers in this period of time. This engine has been designed to achieve an optimally high level of torque combined with economy and environmental friendliness – a combination that is not always easy to achieve. Continue reading Engine BMW N43B20

Engine BMW M50B20

A two-liter version of the M50 engine, produced since 1990, which took its place in 1990 with the 520i, and a year later with the 320i. The cylinder diameter is 80 mm and the piston stroke is 66 mm. As a result, the engineers managed to get a power equal to 150 hp. Continue reading Engine BMW M50B20

Engine BMW N46B20

After the inline four N42B20, BMW began producing a motor with the N46 index, its two-liter modification was named N46B20. It is based on the N42B20 engine, and it seems that the new motor does not differ from the old one at all, but this is only at first glance. In the BMW N46B20 engine, the volume was increased to 2.0 L (1995 cc). Different versions of the engine have different power from 129 to 170 horsepower on average at 6000 rpm, the torque is also different and is 180 or 200 Nm at 3750 rpm. Continue reading Engine BMW N46B20

Engine BMW N53B30

The BMW N53B30 engine is a version of the N53 series engine, produced in several modifications – the 2007 unit has a working volume of 2996 cc, power 210 hp (with a torque of 270 Nm at 3500 rpm). In 2010, versions with a similar displacement, but with changed technical data, were launched into production: the less powerful N53B30 – 200 hp. Continue reading Engine BMW N53B30

Engine BMW N54B30

BMW N54B30 engine was used for BMW 3 Series vehicles. It was put on the high-end 335i configuration after 2007, replacing the 330i and its 3-liter inline 6-cylinder engine (the model was positioned slightly lower than the BMW M3 with a 4-liter V8 engine). For 5 Series vehicles: Used on the mid-range BMW 535i since 2008, replacing the 3L 530i. Continue reading Engine BMW N54B30

Engine BMW N55B30

In 2009, to replace two brands of engines, BMW released a fresh generation of N55B30 engines. The new engine had an aluminum cylinder block similar to the N54. The cylinder block had cast iron liners and oil nozzles, a crankshaft weighing 3 kg, modified pistons with connecting rods. The connecting rods were now 144.35 mm long. The cylinder head was changed, the variable valve timing system on the two Bi-VANOS shafts was improved. Continue reading Engine BMW N55B30

Engine BMW N52B25

The 2.5-liter N52 engine of the N52B25 series has six cylinders arranged in one row. Its production began in 2005, in which it replaced the M54B25. Compared to the previous M-series engines, the engine is completely different. The engine uses an aluminum-magnesium alloy cylinder block. Aluminum alloy was used as a liner material, cylinder liners are made of alusin, which, when the internal combustion engine is operating, gives a durable silicon coating of the cylinder walls. The connecting rod-piston group has become lighter and the crankshaft has changed. Continue reading Engine BMW N52B25

Engine BMW N52B30

The N52B30 ICE debuted in 2004 and was offered in five variants: from 218 to 272 hp. for the European and US market. In 2006 and 2007, the 3.0-liter engine was included in the Ward’s 10 Best Engines list as the best in-line six-cylinder engine. The 218-horsepower version was produced in two versions, with a torque of 270 and 280 Nm and was designated as N52B30 U1. Continue reading Engine BMW N52B30

Engine BMW M43B18

The BMW M43B18 engine began production in 1992, the engine has a cylinder capacity of 1796 cc and a power of 115 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 168 Nm at 3900 rpm. BMW engines of this series use the Bosch Motronic 1.7.1 fuel injection system. The red mark on the tachometer is indicated at 6200 rpm. These engines were used from 1992 to 1998 on the BMW E36 318i models. From 1994 to 1996 on BMW E34 518i and from 1995 to 2001 on BMW E36 Z3 1.8 models. Continue reading Engine BMW M43B18

Engine BMW M20B20

The first car with an M20 engine was the BMW E12 520/6, which was fitted with a 2-liter M20B20 modification. The cylinder diameter is 80 mm, the piston stroke is 66 mm. The M20B20 engine was first equipped with a Bosch L-Jetronic injector in 1982 on a BMW 520i. In 1987 it was updated using a Bosch Motronic catalytic converter system. Continue reading Engine BMW M20B20

Engine BMW M50B25 / M50B25TU

In 1990, the inline 6-cylinder M20V25 engine from BMW was replaced by a new, much more powerful and advanced M50V25 (popular name – “plate”). The unit belongs to the new M50 family, the same line includes M50B20, M50B24, S50B30, S50B32. The main difference between M50 and M20 engines is the cylinder head. Continue reading Engine BMW M50B25 / M50B25TU

Engine BMW M20B25

M20B25 – 2.5 liter engine without catalytic converter. It was originally released with a carburetor, and over time it was equipped with a fuel injection system – Bosch. The engine management system was used by Bosch Motronic 1.1/1.3. In 1987, the B25 was upgraded after which the capacity was increased. Continue reading Engine BMW M20B25

Engine BMW M60B30

Engine M60B30 – V-shaped 8-cylinder gasoline engine, the first V8 engine manufactured by BMW in 25 years. To reduce engine weight, an aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head were used, as well as a plastic intake manifold. The cylinder liners are Nikasil metallized. The connecting rods and pistons have also changed with the V8 design. The dry weight of the engine is 203 kg. The M60 engine has 4 valves per cylinder, 2 overhead camshafts, driven by timing chains. Each cylinder has its own ignition coil, fuel delivery and ignition angle are controlled by the Bosch Motronic 3.3 system. Continue reading Engine BMW M60B30

Engine BMW M52B28 / M52TUB28

The senior representative of the M52 series of motors is the BMW M52V28 engine, which has been installed since 1995 on the BMW model in the E36, E38, E39, E46 and Z3 bodies with the 28i index. The cylinder block of the engine supplied to the European market is made of aluminum, the cylinders are nikasil coated. Continue reading Engine BMW M52B28 / M52TUB28

Engine BMW M30B30

The M30B30 engine is the 3.0-liter (2986 cc) version of the M30 engine. Power is 188 horsepower at 5800 rpm. The maximum torque is 260 Nm at 4000 rpm. The engine uses a Motronic fuel injection system. The cylinder diameter is 89 mm. The piston stroke is 80 mm. The Compression ratio is 9.0. Continue reading Engine BMW M30B30