BMW’s four-cylinder B48 engine doesn’t always share the spotlight its big brother, the B58 inline-six, enjoys. Despite noteworthy reliability and efficiency – largely shared with the bigger engine – the B48 often goes overlooked. That’s…
BMW has confirmed that while six-cylinder engines are here to stay, V8 powertrains will also remain a key part of its portfolio. In an interview with Automotive News, BMW’s Head of R&D, Frank Weber, emphasized…
BMW’s M52 engine holds a unique place in the brand’s history. Introduced in 1994 as the successor to the M50, the M52 powered some of BMW’s most iconic models, including the E36 and E46 3…
Swapping a motor into your car that it couldn’t originally be ordered with is arguably the most consequential upgrade you can give it at one time. Other than a full hover conversion, of course. People…
BMWs – particularly dated M Series cars – have a reputation for demanding maintenance. But, as we all know, not all owners are equipped to handle the fastidious attention some of these awesome machines demand….
The BMW N74 is an engineering marvel that represents the pinnacle of BMW’s engine development. Introduced in 2008, the N74 replaced the legendary N73 V12 and brought modern advancements to BMW’s flagship engine architecture. It…
The BMW S63 engine is a high-performance, twin-turbocharged 4.4 liter V8 that has powered a range of BMW M models since its debut in 2010. Found in vehicles like the F10 M5, F12/F13 M6, F91/92/93…
We’re heavy-handed on the praise for the N52 engine. And why shouldn’t we be? The lightweight unit made its way under the hood of hundreds of thousands of BMWs from the mid-2000s on, and was…
The inline-six is BMW’s bread and butter. Indeed, the brand has been making them since at least the 1930s, with the M78 debuting in the BMW 303. Later, the brand received acclaim with rock star…
The BMW M54 engine, produced between 2000 and 2006, is widely regarded as one of the brand’s most reliable and versatile straight-six engines. Its simplicity, durability, and performance have earned it a legendary status among…
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