Car Tips
BMW has built a global reputation on precision engineering, athletic handling, and cutting-edge tech—but sometimes, pushing boundaries comes at a cost. Not every BMW hits the mark for long-term reliability. In fact, a few models…
Ujjwal Rathore / May 5, 2025
BMW Engines
The BMW N54 is a twin-turbocharged, inline-6 engine that was produced by BMW from 2006 to 2013. It is considered to be one of the best engines ever produced by BMW, and it was used…
Horatiu Boeriu / December 5, 2023
BMW Engines
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…
Dylan Smith / July 24, 2023
1 Series
The BMW 1 Series Coupe was and still is a very appreciated car. Its M version, namely the BMW 1M Coupe, is regarded by many as one of the best models to come out of…
Gabriel Nica / May 4, 2021
BMW Engines
BMW N54- Best BMW Engine for Tuners?
by Surya Solanki / Date: February 6, 2017
3 Series
When the N54 engine first came out, it took enthusiasts a while to make up their minds if it was a winner or a loser. It wasn’t an easy decision either, as it was set…
Gabriel Nica / June 2, 2016
Interesting
BMW has a long standing tradition of making six-cylinder engines with their cylinders all in a line. The I6 engine was something that several automakers used decades ago. Companies like Ford, Mercedes-Benz and Jeep made…
Nico DeMattia / December 31, 2015
How-To
For everyone who is interested in what actually goes on during a special intake valve cleaning, here is some more information along with several other detailed photos of the process. Without further ado: the story…
Horatiu Boeriu / April 24, 2014
BMW Engines
In 2010, BMW was hit with class action suit on the N54 turbo engine for defective High Pressure Fuel Pumps and turbo chargers. We have first covered the BMW N54 fuel pump issues in early…
Horatiu Boeriu / August 16, 2012
News
Four award-winners spanning a displacement range of 1.6 to 4.0 litres – BMW Group again emerges as the most successful auto manufacturer in the internationally renowned engine contest. Munich / Stuttgart. Unbeaten titleholders and triumphant…
Horatiu Boeriu / June 13, 2012
Interesting
I swore off turbo-charged cars after the mid 1980s, I’d had enough of the lag until 3500 RPM and then the boost would come on with a rush (though it was fun), the nasty side…
Hugo Becker / May 31, 2011