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.
M40B18 is the first inline 4-cylinder engine of the M40 family, the older brother of the M40B16, developed in 1987 as a replacement for the outdated M10 series. The engine is based on a cast-iron cylinder block covered with an 8-valve head with one camshaft and hydraulic lifters (valve adjustment is not required on the …
The M43B18 engine is an in-line 4-cylinder engine of the M43 family (it also included the M43B16 and M43B19), which was released in 1992 as a replacement for the M40B18. The M43 cylinder block was transferred from the M40 practically unchanged, the crankshaft now has 4 counterweights (there were 8 on the M40) and lost …
The BMW N43B20 engine is a 4-cylinder inline 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.
BMW N46 gasoline engines were produced from 2004 to 2015 and were installed on almost all compact and medium-sized models of the group of that time. The 2.0-liter N46B20 engine was created on the basis of the N42B20 and at first glance does not differ from its predecessor, but it is not.
The N20B16 petrol 4-cylinder turbo engine has been produced since 2013. This engine is installed on BMW 3- and 5-series cars with the 20i index for the Turkish, Greek and Vietnamese markets.
The 4-cylinder N20B20 turbo engine began to be installed on BMW cars in 2011. The engine replaced the N53B25 and N53B30 units. The block of the new motor is made of aluminum alloy and contains two balance shafts. Steel-coated engine cylinders, forged crankshaft with four offset counterweights, 144.35mm long cranks.
A series of 2.0-liter BMW B48 gasoline engines has been produced by the company since 2014 and is installed on almost the entire modern model range of the German automaker. Two versions of the motor differ: B48A20 – for cars with front-wheel drives and B48B20 – with rear ones.
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 …
The 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.
The M30B30 engine is the 3.0-liter (2986 cc) version of the M30 engine. The fuel injected version of the 2,986 cc (182.2 cu in) M30 debuted in 1971 in the E9 3.0 CSi and initially used the Bosch D-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection system. In 1976, the fuel injection system was upgraded to Bosch L-Jetronic electronic …
The M30B35LE is a lower efficiency, SOHC, two-valve version of the M88/1 engine, also known as the M90. It uses the same block as the M88 and the same bore and stroke, but the cylinder head is borrowed from the BMW M30 engine family. Over the years, both Bosch Motronic and Bosch L-Jetronic engine management …
The M30B34 engines sold in Europe and most other markets had a compression ratio of 10.0:1 and produced 160 kW (218 hp). In North America and Japan, the M30B34 had an 8.0:1 compression ratio and produced 136 kW (185 hp). All markets used the Bosch Motronic digital fuel injection system. The bore is 92 mm …
The M50B20 engine, the smallest inline 6-cylinder engine of the BMW M50 series (the family also included M50B24, M50B25, S50B30, S50B32) was released in 1990 as a replacement for the obsolete M20B20.
In 1990, the inline 6-cylinder M20B25 engine from BMW was replaced by a new, much more powerful and advanced M50B25. 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.
The M52B20 engine appeared in 1994 and replaced the popular M50B20. This is the first representative of the new M52 family of inline 6-cylinder engines (which also includes M52B24, M52B25, M52B28, S52B32). The cylinder block of the new engine is now lightweight aluminum with nickel-plated cylinders, new pistons and connecting rods.
The BMW M52B25 engine from the M52 family (it also included the M52B20, M52B24, M52B28, S52B32) was introduced in 1995 and was positioned as a replacement for the 2.5-liter M50 representative. The geometry of the bottom remained the same, but the cast-iron block was replaced with a lightweight aluminum cylinder with a Nikasil coating, pistons …
The M52B28 engine appeared in 1995 and is the senior representative of the M52 family (which also includes the M52B20, M52B24, M52B25, S52B32). The engine block on European versions is nickel-plated aluminum, for North America the block is cast iron.
M54B22 is the junior engine of the M54 series (which also includes M54B25, M54B30 and S54B32), is an evolution of the M52TUB20, in which the crankshaft was replaced with a new, cast iron crankshaft with a stroke of 72 mm (it used to be 66 mm), lightweight pistons were installed, 145 mm modified forged connecting …
The M54B25 is a very popular 2.5 liter engine in the M54 series (which includes the M54B22, M54B30 and S54B32) and entered the BMW production line in 2000 and replaced the M52TUB25.
BMW M54B30 engine was created in 2000 on the basis of the M52TUB28 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.
The N52B25 is a 2.5-liter engine from the new N52 series (which includes the N52B30), with six cylinders in line. The N52B25 was introduced in 2005 as a replacement for the popular M54B25 and unlike past evolutions of the M-family, this is now a completely new engine. The N52 is based on an even lighter …
The N52B30 is the first engine in the new N52 range (which includes the N52B25) with six cylinders in line. Unlike its predecessor (M54B30), the N52B30 is a completely new engine, with a new lightweight magnesium-aluminum cylinder block, a different crankshaft and a lightweight connecting rod and piston group.
The N53B25 inline 6-cylinder engine represents the N53 family (also includes the N53B30), developed on the basis of the N52B25 and in 2007 was intended to replace the raw predecessor. The cylinder block remained the same with minimal changes, the pistons changed and the compression ratio increased to 12.
The 3-liter N53B30 engine represents the N53 family (which included the N53B25), appeared in 2007 and replaced the N52B30 of the same size. The new engine is a modified N52, in which the piston, cylinder head has changed, a direct fuel injection system has appeared, the ambiguous Valvetronic valve lift system has disappeared, and the …
The 3.0-liter BMW N54B30 turbo petrol engine was produced by the concern from 2006 to 2016 and was installed on a number of popular models: 1-Series, 3-Series, 5-Series, 7-Series, X6 crossover. This unit was actively used by Alpina to create their heavy-duty motors.
The 3.0-liter BMW N55B30 turbo engine was produced by the German concern from 2009 to 2018 and was installed on almost all major models of the company, including X-series crossovers. Alpina created several of its especially powerful power units based on this engine.
A series of 6-cylinder BMW B58B30 engines with a volume of 3.0 liters has been assembled in Munich since 2015 and put on charged modifications of rear- and all-wheel drive models of the German concern. There are two generations of such engines and the line of S58 sports units created on their basis.
The basis for the creation of a small V8 M60B30 was the M60B40, in the cylinder block of which a short-stroke cast crankshaft was installed (stroke 67.6 mm versus 80 mm for the M60B40), and the cylinder diameter was reduced to 84 mm (was 89 mm). Changed, respectively, pistons and connecting rods.
The M60B40 engine block is 90° camber aluminum with nickel-plated liners and forged crankshaft. Since the end of 1994, the block has been replaced with a more reliable one made of alusil, the piston, respectively, has also changed.
The new model of the junior V8 BMW M62B35 entered the assembly line in 1996 and replaced the M60B30. The basis for the creation of this engine was the M62B44 engine, in the block of which a short-stroke crankshaft was installed, and the cylinder diameter was reduced to 84 mm.
In 1996, the M60 engines were replaced by a new modified M62 series, and the M60B40 engine was replaced by the updated M62B44. The basis for the creation of a 4.4-liter power unit was the predecessor M60B40, the cylinder block of which has changed for an increased cylinder diameter, the sleeves here are nikasil, since …
Together with the large-capacity N62B48 engine, the younger brother N62B40 also came out. The basis for the creation of this motor was the N62B48, in the cylinder block of which a crankshaft with a piston stroke reduced to 84.1 mm was installed, the cylinder diameter was reduced from 93 mm to 87 mm.
The BMW N62B44 engine has two versions. Displacement, power, bore and stroke are the same for both versions: 4.4 liters (4398 cc), 92 mm bore and 82.7 mm stroke. Developed power of one version is 320 hp at 6100 rpm, and torque is 440 Nm at 3700 rpm. The second version develops 333 hp at …
BMW N62B48 engine has two versions. Engine displacement, power, bore and stroke are the same for both versions: the displacement is 4.8 liters (4799 cc), the bore is 93 mm, and the piston stroke is 88.3 mm. The power output of one version is 265 kW (360 hp) at 6200 rpm and torque of 500 …
The 8-cylinder BMW N63B44 engine with a volume of 4.4 liters has been produced since 2008 and is installed on almost all modern large models of the German automaker. There are a number of sports versions of this engine under the S63 index and up to 600 hp. Designed according to the concept of “Efficient …
The 2.0-liter BMW M47 diesel engine, and then the M47TU, was produced from 1998 to 2007 and was installed on the most massive models of the concern, such as 1-Series, 3-Series, 5-Series and X3. There was a version of this motor under the M47R index for Rover and Land Rover cars.
BMW N47D20 diesel engines with a volume of 2.0 liters have been produced since 2007 and are installed on all compact and medium-sized models of the concern, including Mini cars. For some time, such diesel engines were installed on many Toyota compact vans and crossovers.
The BMW B47 2.0-liter 4-cylinder diesel engine series has been assembled since 2014 and is installed on cars with front-wheel drive as B47C20, rear-wheel drive as B47D20 and on Mini as B47C20A. These motors exist in two different generations and their updated versions are called B47TU1.
The 2.4-liter BMW M21 or M21D24 diesel engine was produced from 1983 to 1991 and was installed on the concern’s popular models: 3-Series in the back of the E30 and 5-Series in the back of the E28 and E34. This unit was offered both in an atmospheric version and in a turbocharged version.
The 2.5-liter BMW M51 diesel engine was assembled at a plant in Austria from 1991 to 2001 and installed on such popular models as the 3-Series in the E36 body and the 5-Series in the E34 and E39 bodies. This power unit was upgraded in 1996 and received a new M51TU index.
Motors of the M57 series began to be installed on Munich cars since 1998 and replaced the diesel M51. The new M57D30 engine was developed on the basis of its predecessor, it also uses a cast-iron cylinder block, but the diameter of the cylinders themselves is increased. Here is an aluminum DOHC head with 24 …
The 2.5-liter BMW M57D25 engine was created on the basis of the 3-liter M57D30 by bringing its geometry to the parameters of the M51. Cast iron cylinder block. Unlike the M51, the M57D25 uses a twin-shaft cylinder head with 4 valves per cylinder. The timing chain rotates the camshafts, the reliability of the chain is …
The 3.0-liter BMW N57 diesel engine has been assembled at the plant in Steyr since 2008 and is installed on almost all more or less large models of the German concern. The power unit has three modifications: with single, double or triple turbocharging.
A series of 6-cylinder BMW B57 diesel engines with a volume of 3.0 liters has been assembled since 2015 and is installed on the most popular rear and all-wheel drive models of the German concern. There are three modifications of these power units: with one, two or four turbines.
