5 Best BMWs with the Legendary N55 Engine
Discover five standout BMWs that showcase the N55 inline-six — from sleeper SUVs to the beloved M2 — and see why this engine still holds a special place in BMW history.
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BMW N55 Engine: Pros, Cons and Reliability
The BMW N55 is known for its performance and tunability. It is consider a fairly reliable engine and fuel efficient
BMW N54 vs. N55 Comparison: Which One is Better?
Learn about the history of these BMW six-cylinder engines, the differences between the N54 and N55, and which one you should get.
Video: Exhaust Sound Comparison Between N55 and B58 BMW Engines
The video below comes pretty close to the ideal scenario as it compares roughly the same car from different generations with the N55 and B58 engines
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Video: BMW S55 Engine Teardown Shows Differences to N55
Ever since the S55 engine came out a very interesting debate started between BMW owners online: is the S55 really...
New Environmental Regulations Made the BMW M2 Competition Possible
There's logical reason why BMW used the S55 engine on the new M2 Competition and it has more to do with saving the planet than you think.
How long can the BMW straight-six last?
With emissions regulations and fuel economy restrictions, how much longer can BMW continue to make the straight-six engine?
BMW’s N55 engine will be missed, but the new B58 might be even better
BMW's new 340i comes with a new B58 engine, but could is possibly be better than the beloved N55 engine it replaces?
BMW M2 gets the X4 M40i engine, with a few changes
The BMW M2 Coupe comes with a 370 hp N55 derivative which continues to rely on a single twin scroll turbocharger and uses S55 components
BMW Wins International Engine of The Year
BMW just won four International Engine Of The Year awards, including the overall International Engine of The Year.
BMW M2 to use an updated N55 engine
BMW M2 will use in fact an updated N55 engine with an output between 360 and 370 horsepower.
