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For the facelift of the model range in the year 2000, the M52 was replaced by the BMW M54 straight-6 engine [33] and the version used in the 530i model topped the Ward's 10 Best Engines list in 2002 and 2003. [34] The post-facelift V8 models (535i and 540i) continued to use the M62TÜ engine. Specifications for European models are shown below.
The S62 was BMW's first V8 engine to have double-VANOS (variable valve timing on the intake and exhaust camshafts). [35] The S62 engine produces 294 kW (400 PS; 394 hp) at 6600 rpm and 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 3800 rpm. [36] The redline is 7000 rpm. [37] [38] The bore and stroke are 94 mm (3.7 in) and 89 mm (3.5 in) respectively. This results ...
Unlike the three previous generations of 5 Series [10] [11] and the F10 successor, [12] the E60/E61 centre console is not angled towards the driver. The E60/E61 M5 was released in 2005 and was powered by the S85 V10 engine. It was sold in the sedan and wagon body styles, with most cars using a 7-speed automated manual transmission ("SMG III ...
At launch, the E60 used the previous generation E39 5 Series' M54 straight 6 engine in the 520i, 525i and 530i models. The only petrol model with a new engine at launch was the 545i with the N62 V8. The M54 was phased out after the 2005 model years and replaced with the straight-4 N43 (in the 520i) and the straight-6 N52 engine (in the 525i and ...
BMW is well known for its history of inline-six (straight-six) engines, a layout it continues to use to this day despite most other manufacturers switching to a V6 layout. . The more common inline-four and V8 layouts are also produced by BMW, and at times the company has produced inline-three, V10 and V12 engines, BMW also engineered non-production customised engines especially for motorsports ...
BMW has a development (Entwicklung) code for each generation of vehicle models. Pages in category "BMW model codes" The following 40 pages are in this category, out of 40 total.
[10] BMW created The Escape, a short action film featuring a 540i M Sport, to promote the G30 5 Series. [11] The Escape was released online on 23 October 2016. [12] [13] The 5 Series Touring was unveiled in February 2017 [14] before making its public debut in March at the Geneva Motor Show. [15]
It is designed for longitudinal engine applications and for use on engines producing up to 499 N⋅m (368 lb⋅ft) of torque. BMW used this transmission with M60 V8 models such as the European manual 840i, European manual 740i, 540i; [1] as well as the M62 powered 5 series sedans, and S62 powered vehicles such as the Z8 and M5.