BMW M62
The BMW M62 is a naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine which was produced from 1995 to 2005.[1] A successor to the BMW M60, the M62 features an aluminium engine block[2] and a single row timing chain.[3]
BMW M62 engine | |
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Overview | |
Production | 1995–2005 |
Layout | |
Configuration | 90° V8 |
Displacement | 3.5–4.8 L (214–293 cu in) |
Block material | Aluminium |
Head material | Aluminium |
Valvetrain | DOHC, with VVT on M62TU versions |
Combustion | |
Fuel type | Petrol |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | BMW M60 |
Successor | BMW N62 |
In 1998, a Technical Update included VANOS (variable valve timing) for the intake camshafts.
The S62 engine is the BMW M high performance version of the M62, which was released in the E39 M5.
Design
Like the BMW M60 engine it replaced, the M62 is a DOHC engine with four valves per cylinder, an aluminium block and aluminium heads. The M62 has fracture-split forged connecting rods,[4] hypereutectic pistons with ferrous coated side skirts. Most of the M62 engines used Alusil for the block material,[5] however some early M62 engines used Nikasil cylinder coating instead.[6][7]
Alusil technology integrates silicon throughout the aluminum cast so that liners or treated bores within this block family are not needed.
The M62 uses a Bosch Motronic 5.2 engine control unit (also called "DME")[8] and a hot wire MAF.[9]
Technical Update
In 1998, a "Technical Update" was applied to the M62, resulting in the M62TU variants. New features include single-VANOS (variable valve timing for the intake camshaft) and electronic throttle control. The engine management was updated to Motronic ME7.2.[10][11]
Versions
Figures specified are for European models.[12][13][14][15][16][17]
Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Redline | Year |
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M62B35 | 3,498 cc (213.5 cu in) | 173 kW (235 PS; 232 hp) at 5,700 rpm | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 3,300 rpm | 6,200 | 1996 |
M62TUB35 | 184 kW (250 PS; 247 hp) at 5,800 rpm* | 345 N⋅m (254 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm | 1998 | ||
M62B44 | 4,398 cc (268.4 cu in) | 210 kW (286 PS; 282 hp) at 5,700 rpm | 420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) at 3,900 rpm | 6,100 | 1996 |
M62TUB44 | 210 kW (286 PS; 282 hp) at 5,400 rpm** | 440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) at 3,600 rpm | 1998 | ||
M62B46 | 4,619 cc (281.9 cu in) | 250 kW (340 PS; 335 hp) at 5,700 rpm | 470 N⋅m (347 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm | 1997 | |
M62TUB46 | 4,619 cc (281.9 cu in) | 255 kW (347 PS; 342 hp) at 5,700 rpm | 480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm |
6,500 | 2001 |
Alpina F5 | 4,837 cc (295.2 cu in) | 276 kW (375 PS; 370 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 510 N⋅m (376 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm |
2003 | |
S62B50 | 4,941 cc (301.5 cu in) | 294 kW (400 PS; 394 hp) at 6,600 rpm | 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm | 7,000 | 1998 |
* 175 kW (238 PS; 235 bhp) for E38 7 Series models.
** 216 kW (294 PS; 290 bhp) for 2001-2003 540i models sold in the United States
M62B35
The M62B35 has a bore of 84 mm (3.3 in) and a stroke of 78.9 mm (3.1 in).[3]
Applications:[18]
- 1996–1998 BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i
- 1996–1998 BMW 7 Series (E38) 735i/735iL
M62TUB35
In 1998, the Technical Update was applied, resulting in the M62TUB35.[3] Versions used in the E39 5 Series application have slightly more power than versions used in the E38 7 Series.
Applications:[18]
- 1999–2001 BMW 7 Series (E38) 735i/735iL - 173 kW (235 PS; 232 hp)
- 1998–2003 BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i - 184 kW (250 PS; 247 hp)
M62B44
The M62B44 has a bore of 92 mm (3.6 in) and a stroke of 82.7 mm (3.26 in).
Applications:[18]
- 1996–1998 BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i
- 1996–1998 BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i/740iL
- 1997–1999 BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci
M62B46
The M62B46 was developed by Alpina, and was designated the F3, based on the M62B44. It has a bore of 93 mm (3.7 in) and a stroke of 85 mm (3.3 in).[19]
Applications:
M62TUB44
In 1998, the Technical Update was applied, resulting in the M62TUB44. In the United States, power for 2001-2003 540i models was increased to 216 kW (294 PS; 290 bhp).[21][22]
Applications:[18]
- 1998–2003 BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i
- 1999–2001 BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i/740iL
- 1999–2003 BMW X5 (E53) X5 4.4i
- 2000–2004 Morgan Aero 8
- 2002–2005 Range Rover
M62TUB46
The M62TUB46 is based on the M62TUB44. With 10.5mm lift intake and exhaust camshafts. Slightly stronger valve springs and valves. It has a bore of 93 mm (3.7 in) and a stroke of 85 mm (3.3 in).
Applications:[18]
- 1999–2001 Alpina B10 V8
- 2000–2004 Morgan Aero 8 GTN[23]
- 2002–2004 BMW X5 (E53) X5 4.6is
Alpina F5
The F5 was developed by Alpina, based on the M62TUB46.[24][25][26] It has a bore of 93 mm (3.7 in) and a stroke of 89 mm (3.5 in).
Applications:[18]
- 2002-2004 Alpina B10 V8S
- 2002-2003 Alpina Roadster V8
S62
BMW S62 Engine | |
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Overview | |
Production | 1998–2003 |
Layout | |
Configuration | 90° V8 |
Displacement | 4.9 L (302 cu in) |
Block material | Aluminium |
Head material | Aluminium |
Valvetrain | DOHC w/ VVT |
Combustion | |
Fuel type | Petrol |
The BMW S62 engine (full model code S62B50) is the high-performance variant of the M62, which is fitted to the E39 M5 and the E52 Z8. The S62 was BMW's first V8 engine to have double-VANOS (variable valve timing on the intake and exhaust camshafts).[27]
The S62 engine produces 294 kW (394 hp) at 6600 rpm and 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 3800 rpm.[28] The redline is 7000 rpm.[29][30] The bore and stroke are 94 mm (3.7 in) and 89 mm (3.5 in) respectively. This results in a displacement of 4,941 cc (301.5 cu in), compared with the 4,398 cc (268.4 cu in) of the largest M62 engine at the time.[27]
Other differences compared to the M62 include:
- Individual throttle bodies for each of the eight cylinders,[31] which are electronically actuated[32] and have driver-selectable "normal" and "sport" mode throttle response.
- Compression ratio is 11.0:1, compared with 10.0:1 for the M62[33]
- A double-row timing chain, compared with the single-row chain used by the M62[34]
- Hollow camshafts.[27]
- Engine control unit is a Siemens MSS 52[27]
- Dual air intakes and mass flow sensors[35]
- A semi-dry sump oil system, consisting of two additional scavenging pumps which activates during hard cornering[36][37]
As per the M62, the S62 has an aluminium block and head. The S62 was assembled at BMW's Dingolfing plant.[31]
Applications:
- 1998–2003 BMW 5 Series (E39) M5
- 2000–2004 Hartge H50 BMW 3 Series (E46)
- 2000–2003 BMW Z8
- 1999–2006 Ascari KZ1
- 2006 Ascari A10
Bentley Arnage
The 1998-2000 Bentley Arnage (Green Label) is powered by a Cosworth-developed twin-turbo version of the M62B44.[38] This engine produces 260 kW (349 bhp) and 569 N⋅m (420 lb⋅ft).[39]
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