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
BMW 7-Series
The BMW 7 Series is a series of German luxury sedan cars produced by BMW AG since 1977. Since 2015, the 6th generation of models has been released. The latest generation machines are based on the OKL platform. The chassis of this modular platform is created using the carbon fiber reinforcement technology used in modern BMW i electric vehicles. About 50 thousand 7-series cars are produced annually, most of which are sold in the USA and China.
BMW 7 series, 1st generation (E23), 1977–1987
The first BMW 7-series in the body of the E23 appeared before the public in 1977. Its progenitor was the large BMW New Six sedan, from which, by the way, the 7-series initially completely borrowed the engine range. Under the hood of a luxury car, there were six-cylinder engines with a volume of 2.5-3.5 liters.
In 1980, a version appeared with the only turbo engine in the line – 745i. The volume of this engine was 3.2 liters, and the maximum power was 252 hp. But this is not the limit – for the South African market there was a special version of the 745i with a 286-horsepower naturally aspirated engine, however, only a little more than two hundred such cars were produced. In addition to the engine, the buyer had to choose a transmission – a three- or four-speed automatic or a four- or five-speed manual.
BMW 7 series, 2nd generation (E32), 1986–1994
By 1986, the E23 was noticeably outdated and could not keep up with its competitor in the face of Mercedes. It was this year that it was replaced by the new 7-series with the factory designation E32. The first years of production, the novelty used all the same three-liter engines from its predecessor, and they were equipped with a manual gearbox with five gears or a four-speed automatic transmission.
1987 was the date when an executive car for the first time combined comfort and enviable speed characteristics. We are talking about the appearance of a version of the 750i, in which a 300-horsepower V12 raged under the hood, and which accelerated to 100 km/h in just 6.6 seconds. This sedan was the first BMW to feature an electronic speed limiter at around 250 km/h.
In 1992, the model was restyled, giving the “thirty-second” two new V8 engines with volumes of 3 and 4 liters for the 730i and 740i versions, respectively.
BMW 7 series, 3rd generation (E38), 1994–2001
It was impossible to delay updating the 7-series, and in 1994 the Bavarians showed the third generation of the 7-series in the back of the E38.
The car looked much fresher and even more dynamic, and, by the way, it not only looked more dynamic, but also was. Comfort was also taken care of in the 7 series – many innovative electronic systems were introduced that made the work of power units, transmission and suspension more measured. Buyers were offered gasoline versions of the 728i, 730i, 735i, 740i and 750i with engines from 2.8 to 5.4 liters and power from 193 to 326 hp, as well as for the first time in the history of the 7-series diesel 725tds, 730d and 740d, whose engines produced 143, 193 and 245 hp, respectively.
BMW 7 series, 4th generation (E65), 2001–2008
At the turn of the millennium, all automobile companies sought to show something fundamentally new, tearing patterns. The development of the fourth generation BMW 7-series just refers to this period. As a result, the 7-series in the back of the E65 turned out to be very unusual, significantly different from its predecessor and had several unusual elements, such as, for example, a rear bumper that hid the exhaust system pipes from the eyes. Not everyone considered this design successful, but sales did not worsen from this. The simplest engine for the novelty was a 228-horsepower gasoline unit for the 730i version, and the pinnacle of progress was the six-liter V12 from the 760i. The power of this engine reached 445 hp, which allowed the impressive flagship to gain 100 km / h in 5.5 seconds.
In 2005, there was a restyling that brought changes not only to the interior and exterior, but also to the engine range. The same six-liter giant remained the top one, but almost all of its younger brothers were replaced with more technologically advanced engines.
BMW 7 series, 5th generation (F01/F02), 2008–2015
The BMW 7-series executive sedan has been produced since 2008 in Germany, in 2012 the car was modernized.
The car was equipped with petrol and diesel engines 3.0, 4.4, 6.0. Drive – rear or full. The car is offered in both regular and extended versions. The gearbox is only an eight-speed automatic.
BMW 7 series, 6th generation (G11/G12), 2015
The BMW 7 Series is a large executive sedan, the sixth generation of which has been produced since 2015 at the plant in Dingolfing, Germany.
The cars are equipped with petrol and diesel turbo engines, all versions have an eight-speed automatic transmission. The drive can be rear or full. In 2019, the model was restyled.
Engine BMW N62B40
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 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 N62B36
The basic version, based on the M62TUB35, in which the piston stroke has been increased, resulting in increased volume, power and torque. The BMW N62B36 engine has a displacement of 3.6 liters (3600 cc) and develops an output of 272 hp (200 kW) at 6200 rpm. The torque is 360 Nm at 3700 rpm. The cylinder diameter is 84 mm and the piston stroke is 81.2 mm. Continue reading Engine BMW N62B36
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 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
Engine BMW M30B35
The “father” of the BMW M30B35 engine (as well as the entire M30 line) is rightfully considered the former Ford developer Bernard Oswald, whom the cunning Bavarians lured away to help them create a series of inline sixes of the second generation. True, as far as this particular model is concerned, it, frankly, failed. Continue reading Engine BMW M30B35