Category: BMW

A brand-new sports engine known as the S38B36 was created specifically for the 1988 release of the BMW M5 E34. The aspirated M88/3 (S38B35) served as the model for this engine; it shares less with its sibling, the M30B34. The M88/3 cylinder block had a lightweight forged crankshaft with 12 counterweights and a piston stroke […]

The BMW S38B38 engine, which debuted in 1992, was based on the S38B36. It featured a crankshaft with a 90 mm piston stroke and 12 counterweights, connecting rods that were 142.5 mm long, an increased cylinder diameter of 94.6 mm, new lightweight pistons with a compression height of 30.7 mm, an increased compression ratio of […]

Since 1992, the basic 3-liter M3 sedan, coupe, and convertible sports engine has been manufactured for the European market (S50B30 EU). This 300 horsepower engine was fitted to a limited edition M3 GTR E36 coupe in 1994. A year later, a 295 horsepower version with 324 Nm of torque was added to the M3 GT […]

The 3-liter S50EU was replaced with the most potent version of the S50. With the exception of the North American and Canadian models, which had the S52 engine, this motor was mounted on the upgraded M3 E36. A new Bi-VANOS valve timing system was installed on the 3.2-liter BMW S50B32 engine, and the valves were […]

As a replacement for the 3.2-liter S50B32, the BMW S52B32 engine was designed exclusively for North America. 37,790 S52B32US motors were manufactured between 1995 and 2000. This motor was replaced by the S54B32. Specifications Manufacturer Munich Plant Also called S52 Production years 1995-2000 Cylinder block alloy cast iron Fuel system injector Configuration inline Number of […]

Compared to the S52, which was mounted on the BMW M3 in the rear of the E46, including the Z3M and Z4M roadsters and coupes, the BMW S54B32 is a more efficient and high-revving version of the engine. In 2001, the BMW S54B32 engine emerged as the top engine in the “from 3.0 to 4.0 […]

The improved S62 8-cylinder gasoline engine was developed in 1998 as a result of the modernization of the M62 engine. The piston stroke is 89 mm, and the cylinder bore has been increased to 94 mm. This made it possible to increase the engine’s overall displacement to 4941 cc. Aluminum cylinder heads and an aluminum […]

BMW Motorsport GmbH, a division of the BMW automaker, is responsible for developing the BMW S63B44 engine. It was initially employed in the manufacturing of the BMW X6M and is a variation of the N63 series. This engine series places a strong focus on the unit’s overall high technical characteristics and economical fuel consumption. The […]

The S54 six-cylinder engine was replaced by the BMW S65B40, a V8 naturally aspirated engine with two overhead camshafts (DOHC) and 32 valves that has been in production since 2007. The BMW S65, which is exclusive to the BMW M3, shares the same bore and stroke as the 10-cylinder S85. However, in contrast to the […]

The BMW S85 engine, a V-type 10-cylinder piston engine with two overhead camshafts (DOHC) that took the place of the S62 engine, was manufactured between 2005 and 2010 and was utilized in the BMW E60 M5, E61 M5, and E63/64 M6. A red mark on the 8250 rpm rev counter indicates that the S85B50 engine […]