BMW Engines

BMW N63 Engine: Pros, Cons and Reliability

BMW N63 Engine: Pros, Cons and Reliability

The BMW N63 engine is a twin-turbocharged V8 that powers some of the most luxurious and high-performance models in the BMW lineup. It was introduced in 2008 and has undergone several updates and revisions since…

BMW N55 Engine: Pros, Cons and Reliability

BMW N55 Engine: Pros, Cons and Reliability

If you are looking for a powerful and smooth engine for your BMW, you might have heard of the N55 engine. This engine was introduced in 2009 as a replacement for the N54 engine, which…

BMW N54 Engine: Pros, Cons and Reliability

BMW B48: Reliability, Efficiency and Tuning

BMW B48: Reliability, Efficiency and Tuning

The BMW B48 is a turbocharged inline-four petrol engine that was introduced in 2014. It is part of the modular BMW B-series engine family, and replaced the N20 and N26 engines. The B48 is arguably…

BMW N54 vs. N55 Comparison: Which One is Better?

BMW N54 vs. N55 Comparison: Which One is Better?

BMW’s first-ever inline-six-cylinder engine, designated as the M78, was produced from 1933 to 1950. The initial version, the 303, featured a 5.6:1 compression ratio, a 56mm cylinder bore, and an 80mm stroke, resulting in approximately…

Engine History: BMW M40, M42, M43 and M44

Engine History: BMW M40, M42, M43 and M44

If a single engine is the cornerstone of what revived BMW in the 1960s, the SOHC M10 four-cylinder is it. Built since 1963, the M10 was a good engine, but fuel economy and performance were…