The BMW M50 is an I6 piston engine. It was introduced in 1991 to replace the BMW M20 and was replaced by the BMW M52 in 1994. Displacement ranges from 2.0 L to 3.2 L. It is a DOHC 24-valve engine. A Technical Update or M50TU version from 1992 introduced VANOS variable valve timing. Automakers, also known as carmakers, automobile manufacturers, motor manufacturers, or the automobile industry are companies that design and manufacture automobiles. ... BMW, abbreviated for Bayerische Motoren Werke or in English Bavarian Motor Works, is an independent German company and manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... The M20 was an I6 piston engine of BMW. The 12-valve, belt driven SOHC design was introduced in the 1976 BMW 520/6 and 320/6. ... The BMW M52 is an I6 piston engine. ... It has been suggested that Vehicle size class be merged into this article or section. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... The Mercedes-Benz M103 was a straight-6 automobile engine produced from 1986 through 1993. ... BMW, abbreviated for Bayerische Motoren Werke or in English Bavarian Motor Works, is an independent German company and manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. ... The straight-6 (also inline 6, I-6, or I6) is an internal combustion engine with six cylinders aligned in a single row. ... Components of a typical, four stroke cycle, DOHC piston engine. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The M20 was an I6 piston engine of BMW. The 12-valve, belt driven SOHC design was introduced in the 1976 BMW 520/6 and 320/6. ... The BMW M52 is an I6 piston engine. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... A double overhead cam (also called a dual overhead cam, DOHC, or twincam) engine is a type of internal combustion engine where the camshafts that operate the intake and exhaust valves are mounted above the cylinders, and where there are separate camshafts for inlet and exhaust valves. ... 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Variable valve timing, or VVT, is a generic term for an automobile piston engine technology. ...

The M50 was related to the M20 with the same 91 mm cylinder spacing, bore, and stroke at 2.0 L and 2.5 L. The M20 was an I6 piston engine of BMW. The 12-valve, belt driven SOHC design was introduced in the 1976 BMW 520/6 and 320/6. ...

M50B20

The 2.0 L (1991 cc) M50B20 was introduced with the 1991 520i. It has an 80 mm bore and 66 mm stroke and produces 150 hp (110 kW). 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The BMW 5-Series is a series of medium size automobiles manufactured by BMW in Germany. ...

Applications:

• 1991-1995 E36 320i
• 1991-1995 E34 520i

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M50B24

This is a 2.4 L engine based on the 2.5 L M50B25, with a reduced stroke. This engine is only fitted to CKD kits assembled in Thailand. Power output is 188 hp (140 kW) and torque is 177 ft.lbf (240 Nm). This article does not cite its references or sources. ...

Applications:

• 1993-1997 E36 3-Series (Thai specification)
• 1993-1997 E34 5-Series (Thai specification)

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M50B25

The 2.5 L (2494 cc) M50B25 was introduced with the 1992 525i. It has an 84 mm bore and 75 mm stroke and produces 192 hp (141 kW). 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... The BMW 5-Series is a series of medium size automobiles manufactured by BMW in Germany. ...

Applications:

• 1991-1995 E36 325i
• 1992-1995 E34 525i/525ix

Note: This is the engine from which the M50TU evolved. The VANOS update was added late 1992 and sold for 1993 model year E34s. 318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé E36 convertible The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1991-1999 BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. ... The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May, 1975. ... BMW 525i, E34 Touring version The BMW E34 is the version of the BMW 5 Series automobile built from February 1988 to 1995 (Touring until 1996). ... The BMW 5-Series is a series of medium size automobiles manufactured by BMW in Germany. ...

S50B30US

The S50B30US was a 3.0 L version, which powered the US-spec E36 M3. Power was 240 hp (179 kW). 318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé E36 convertible The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1991-1999 BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. ... The BMW M3 is a sports version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36 and E46 models. ...

Applications:

• 1995 E36 M3

318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé E36 convertible The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1991-1999 BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. ... The BMW M3 is a sports version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36 and E46 models. ...

S50B30

The S50B30 was a special sports-oriented 3.0 L version, which powered the RoW spec E36 M3. Power is 286 hp (210 kW). The S50B30 has a bore of 86mm and a stroke of 85.8mm, with a total displacement of 2990cc. 318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé E36 convertible The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1991-1999 BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. ... The BMW M3 is a sports version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36 and E46 models. ...

Applications:

• 1992-1995 E36 M3

318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé E36 convertible The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1991-1999 BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. ... The BMW M3 is a sports version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36 and E46 models. ...

S50B32

The S50B32 was an evolution version of the S50B30. Power of the 3.2 L version is 321hp. This engine has a bore of 86.4mm and a stroke of 91.0mm giving a displacement of 3201cc.

Applications:

• 1996-1999 E36 M3
• 1997-2000 M Roadster
• 1998-2000 M Coupe

318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé E36 convertible The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1991-1999 BMW 3 Series entry-level luxury car / compact executive car. ... The BMW M3 is a sports version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW M. M3 models have been derived from the E30, E36 and E46 models. ... The BMW M Roadster is the BMW M performance model of the BMW Z3 and BMW Z4 convertibles. ... The BMW M Coupe, nicknamed the Shoe, Clown Shoe, Boot, or Bread Van by enthusiasts, is a high-performance automobile produced by BMW from 1998 to 2002. ...

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