BMW Engines
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…
Horatiu Boeriu / January 2, 2025
BMW Engines
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…
Horatiu Boeriu / December 29, 2024
BMW Engines
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…
Steven Paul / December 25, 2024
BMW Engines
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…
Steven Paul / December 21, 2024
BMW Engines
The BMW M54 Engine Explained: Reliability, Tuning, and Efficiency
by Horatiu Boeriu / Date: December 7, 2024
BMW Engines
Starting January 1, 2025, BMW will implement a significant change in its production process by fueling all new diesel cars manufactured in Germany with HVO100, a renewable alternative to traditional fossil diesel. According to a…
Horatiu Boeriu / November 21, 2024
BMW Engines
When BMW introduced the N52 engine in 2004, it had big shoes to fill. Its predecessor, the M54, had set a high standard for reliability, smoothness, and a satisfying driving experience. The N52, however, didn’t…
Horatiu Boeriu / November 9, 2024
BMW Engines
The BMW N26 engine, often compared to its sibling, the N20, was an integral part of BMW’s push for more environmentally friendly powertrains back in the early 2010s. Introduced as a “SULEV” (Super Ultra Low…
Horatiu Boeriu / October 23, 2024
BMW Engines
The 2025 BMW X3 M50 introduces a new chapter in BMW’s performance SUV lineup, not only replacing the brilliant X3 M40i, but also featuring an updated B58 engine. Codename B58B30M2, the updated 3.0 liter six-cylinder…
Horatiu Boeriu / July 6, 2024
BMW Engines
Believe it or not, the B58 inline-six has been in production for about a decade now. It debuted in the F30 3 Series, subsequently appearing in everything from BMW SUVs to off-road-ready trucks like the…
Steven Paul / June 24, 2024
BMW Engines
BMW’s B58 and S58 engines are marvels of modern engineering, representing the pinnacle of the brand’s quest for power, efficiency, and sound delight. Both engines are turbocharged inline-6 powerhouses, but they cater to different segments…
Horatiu Boeriu / May 3, 2024