BMW’s B38 engine rarely gets the spotlight, but it has quietly become one of the most important powerplants in the company’s modern lineup. As a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder, the B38 sits at the base of…
Every BMW enthusiast has an opinion on the brand’s greatest engine. Some argue for the S85 and its V10 theatrics. Others swear by the bulletproof charm of an M30, or the modern perfection of the…
When the E46 3 Series first arrived, its four-cylinder petrol engines relied on the aging M43—a simple, eight-valve design that left the 316i and 318i feeling underpowered compared to the six-cylinder models. That changed in…
The next-generation BMW 3 Series is deep into development, and the closer it gets to its November 2026 production start, the more pieces of the puzzle come together. Beyond the Neue Klasse-inspired design and high-tech…
The N55 engine debuted in the late 2000s. It was an evolution of the N54 twin-turbo inline-six, which would largely be replaced over the span of the 2010s. During that time period, it found its…
In an era where electrification dominates BMW’s long-term roadmap, the company hasn’t entirely closed the book on internal combustion. During a recent conversation with Bernd Körber, head of BMW product management, we asked about the…
Since launching in 2015, BMW’s B58 inline-six has become a true backbone for the brand—and beyond. Across 41 distinct model applications, it has powered everything from the 3 Series to the 7 Series, and even…
The BMW B47 is a turbocharged inline-four diesel engine that debuted in 2014 as part of BMW’s modular B-series engine family, replacing the N47. It’s a versatile unit found in a wide range of models:…
The BMW S50 is one of the most legendary straight-six engines to come from BMW M. Produced in the 1990s, it powered the E36 M3 in Europe and other markets, delivering a mix of high-revving…
At a time when many performance brands are reconfiguring their powertrains to meet stricter emissions regulations, BMW M is taking a different path. According to a recent Autocar interview with M division boss Frank van…
