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…
In an industry sprinting toward electrified vehicles, BMW is taking a cautious approach. While rivals scramble to reshape their entire product lineups to balance out EVs and ICE models, BMW is doubling down on their…
When a recent quote from Dr. Mike Reichelt, head of BMW’s Neue Klasse lineup, hit the internet, it kicked off a fresh wave of speculation. Reichelt hinted to TopGear that the next BMW M3 would…
The BMW S62 engine (full model code S62B50) represents a high-water mark in BMW’s naturally aspirated engine lineage. As the high-performance variant of the M62, it was exclusively fitted to the iconic E39 M5 and…
The BMW B57 engine is one of the Bavarian automaker’s most acclaimed diesel powerplants, celebrated for its robust performance, impressive efficiency, and excellent reliability. Since its debut in 2015, this 3.0-liter inline-six turbodiesel has powered…
The BMW S65B40 is a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 that powered the E92 M3, E90 M3 (sedan), and E93 M3 (convertible) from 2007 to 2013. This high-revving V8 was a major departure from its predecessor,…
We know for sure that the M3 is going all-electric. We also know that restrictions on internal combustion engines are getting tighter and tighter. Finally, we have a promise from Sylvia Neubauer, Vice President Customer,…
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…
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