BMW S14
The BMW S14 is a DOHC four-cylinder petrol engine which was used in the E30 M3. It is based on the BMW M10 block and the cylinder head from the six-cylinder BMW S38 with two cylinders removed.[1] There is no direct successor to the S14, since the following generation of M3 is powered by the BMW S50 six-cylinder engine.
BMW S14 | |
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Overview | |
Production | 1986-1991 |
Layout | |
Configuration | Inline-4 |
Displacement | 2.0–2.5 L (122–153 cu in) |
Block material | Cast iron |
Head material | Aluminium |
Valvetrain | DOHC |
Combustion | |
Fuel type | Petrol |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | None |
Successor | None |
Two separate throttle bodies are used, each incorporating two throttle butterfly plates.[2]
Versions
Version | Displacement | Power | Torque | Year |
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S14B20 | 1,990 cc (121.4 cu in) | 141 kW (189 bhp) at 6,900 rpm | 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 4,900 rpm | 1987-1990 |
S14B23 | 2,302 cc (140.5 cu in) | 143 kW (192 bhp) at 6,750 rpm | 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) at 4,750 rpm | 1986–1989 |
147 kW (197 bhp) at 6,750 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 4,750 rpm | 1986–1989 | ||
158 kW (212 bhp) at 6,750 rpm | 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) at 4,600 rpm | 1989–1991 | ||
S14B23 EVO2 | 162 kW (217 bhp) at 6,750 rpm | 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) at 4,750 rpm | 1988-1990 | |
S14B25 EVO3 | 2,467 cc (150.5 cu in) | 175 kW (235 bhp) at 7,000 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 4,750 rpm | 1989-1990 |
S14B20
This version was only sold in Portugal and Italy.[2] It has a displacement reduced to 1,990 cc (121.4 cu in) by shortening the stroke to 72.6 mm (2.9 in).[5][6]
Applications:
- 1987-1990 E30 320iS (Italy and Portugal only)
S14B23
The E30 M3 was initially released with the 147 kW (197 bhp) S14B23 engine.[7] Versions equipped with a catalytic converter produced 143 kW (192 bhp) and 230 Nm.[7] In April 1989, the Ravaglia and Cecotto limited edition M3s were released with a 158 kW (212 bhp) S14B23 that would in September, 1989 become the standard motor for the E30 M3.[4]
Applications:
- 1986-1991 E30 M3
S14B23 EVO2
This update of the S14B23 produced 162 kW (217 bhp), or 158 kW (212 bhp) if equipped with a catalytic converter.[7]
Applications:
- 1988-1990 E30 M3
S14B25 EVO3
In 1989, the displacement was enlarged to 2,467 cc (2.5 L) and this engine produced 175 kW (235 hp).[7]
Applications:
- 1989-1990 E30 M3
See also
References
- "BMW S14B23 automotive engine". bmw-grouparchiv.de. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- "FAQ E30 320is (S14)". BMW M Registry. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
- "M3 Vorstellung von 1986 Seite 13/32". www.s14.ctmnet.de. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- "BMW M Registry - FAQ E30 M3". bmwmregistry.com. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- "BMW S14B20 automobile engine". bmw-grouparchiv.de. Retrieved 17 June 2019.
- "Euro E30 320iS – Italian M3 | BMWE21.net – Jeroen's BMW E21 Network". Bmwe21.net. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
- "BMW Heaven Specification Database | Engine specifications for Motorsport engines". Bmwheaven.com. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
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