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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The BMW S58 engine is a twin-turbocharged masterpiece powering some of the German automaker’s hottest models, including the M2, M3 and M4, and the X3 M, and X4 M SUVs. It’s a force to be…

The eagerly anticipated Toyota Supra GRMN has been spotted completing laps on the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit. The prototype spotted features a series of high-performance upgrades which could point to more power under the hood. Key…