BMW Z3

The BMW Z3 is a German sports car produced by BMW AG between 1996 and 2002. The car was produced in the body of a coupe and a convertible, passed off as a roadster. The place of auto production was South Carolina, USA. During the years of production, 297,088 cars were produced. The Z3 model was developed and appeared as a kind of response to the main competitor in the market – the Mazda MX-5 convertible. In 2002 the model was replaced by Z4.

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 M44B19

The BMW M44B19 engine is a 4-cylinder engine that replaced the M42 engine and was produced from 1996 to 2001 at the Steyr plant. This power unit has taken a leading position in the BMW four-cylinder engine program and compared to the M42, many design changes have been made on the M44 both in the engine itself, in the control system and in the outlet system. Continue reading Engine BMW M44B19

Engine BMW S50B32

The most powerful variant of the S50 was introduced as a replacement for the 3-liter S50EU. This motor was installed on the updated M3 E36 (except for the models for North America and Canada, which were equipped with the S52 engine). The 3.2-liter BMW S50 engine was supplied with a new Bi-VANOS valve timing system, the valves were changed (the intake diameter was increased to 35 mm, the outlet diameter remained the same, the valve stem thickness decreased from 7 mm to 6 mm). The two-mass flywheel, the outlet system, and the thicker and shorter inlet have also undergone changes. Continue reading Engine BMW S50B32

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