The M60B40 engine block has a forged crankshaft, nickel-plated liners, and a 90° camber aluminum construction. Since the end of 1994, the piston has also changed, and the block has been swapped out for a more dependable aluminum one.
Each aluminum cylinder has four valves, two camshafts, and hydraulic compensators. The intake and exhaust valves have diameters of 35 mm and 30.5 mm, respectively. Standard camshafts M60B40 have phase 246/242 and rise 9.7/9.4 mm.
Individual ignition coils, a plastic intake manifold, and a two-row timing chain with a resource of roughly 200–250 thousand kilometers were all used in the M60. Engine management system Bosch Motronic 3.3.
Additional M60 modifications include M60B30.
Specifications
| Production years | 1992-1998 |
| Displacement, cc | 3982 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 286 /5800 rpm |
| Torque output, Nm | 400 /4500 rpm |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V8 |
| Block head | aluminum 32v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 89 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 80 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 7.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 1 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km — city — highway — combined |
18.1 9.2 11.8 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | ~200 |
Disadvantages of the M60B40 engine
A nikasil coating, which is terrified of sulfur in fuel, was in use until 1994;
Changing the valve timing frequently reduces engine vibrations at idle;
The crankcase ventilation system or the valve stem seals are the cause of the oil burner;
Checking the oil pump screws is advised because they could come loose and fall into the sump.
The owners discarded factory catalysts because they were a limited resource.