BMW M70B50
First of all, you should know that the BMW 750 usually consumes about 25 liters per hundred.
BMW 8-Series engines
BMW 8-Series is a series of German cars of the Gran Turismo class from the manufacturer BMW AG. The E31 series was produced from 1989 to 1999. In May 2017, a concept car of the second generation of the model was presented. The start of production is planned for 2018. The car of the first generation was assembled in the back of a two-door 4-seater coupe in 7 modifications. The model was manufactured as the main competitor for SL and S-class Mercedes-Benz range.
The BMW 8-Series was offered with 8 engines since 1989 (1 diesel, 7 petrol). Displacement ranges from 3.0 to 5.6 liters, power output from 265 to 530 hp. All of them use a timing chain. 3 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the BMW B57D30 (about 350,000 km).
BMW 8-Series engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 8-Series E31 1989–1999 | |||||||
| BMW M70B50 | 1989–1994 | 5.0 L V12 | petrol | chain | 7.5 L | ~340,000 km | |
| BMW M60B40 | 1992–1996 | 4.0 L V8 | 286 hp | petrol | chain | 7.5 L | ~350,000 km |
| BMW S70 | 1992–1996 | 5.6 L V12 | 380 hp | petrol | chain | 7.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| BMW M73B54 | 1994–1999 | 5.4 L V12 | 326 hp | petrol | chain | 8.5 L | ~350,000 km |
| BMW M62B44 | 1997–1999 | 4.4 L V8 | 286 hp | petrol | chain | 7.5 L | ~330,000 km |
| BMW 8-Series G15 2018–present | |||||||
| BMW B57D30 | 3.0 L R6 | 265–400 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | ~350,000 km | ||
| BMW N63B44 | 2018–present | 4.4 L V8 | 408–530 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | 8.5 L | ~250,000 km |
| BMW B58B30 | 2019–present | 3.0 L R6 | 326–388 hp | petrol, turbo | chain | ~300,000 km | |
BMW 8-Series engine FAQ
What engines were used in the BMW 8-Series?
BMW 8-Series E31 (1989–1999): BMW M70B50, BMW M60B40, BMW S70, BMW M73B54 and BMW M62B44; BMW 8-Series G15 (2018–present): BMW B57D30, BMW N63B44 and BMW B58B30.
Which BMW 8-Series engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable BMW 8-Series engines are: BMW B57D30 — about 350,000 km; BMW M60B40 — about 350,000 km; BMW M73B54 — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the BMW 8-Series engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: BMW M60B40 — 7.5 L (5W-30); BMW M62B44 — 7.5 L (5W-30); BMW M70B50 — 7.5 L (5W-40); BMW M73B54 — 8.5 L (5W-40); BMW N63B44 — 8.5 L (5W-30); BMW S70 — 7.5 L (10W-40).
Does the BMW 8-Series have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: BMW B57D30, BMW B58B30, BMW M60B40, BMW M62B44, BMW M70B50, BMW M73B54, BMW N63B44 and BMW S70.
Was the BMW 8-Series available with a diesel engine?
Yes: BMW B57D30.
Engine details
BMW S70
A very rare engine, and all parts are expensive, especially the unique air mass meters.
BMW M73B54
First of all, owners should not be embarrassed by fuel consumption of 20 liters per 100 km.
BMW N63B44
This engine has so many problems it would take forever to list them all.
BMW B57D30
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BMW B58B30
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