The BMW M52 is an I6 piston engine. Displacement ranges from 2000cc to 3200cc. It is a DOHC 24-valve engine with VANOS Variable Valve Timing. It replaced the BMW M50 engine in 1994 and was replaced in 2001 with the BMW M54 engine. The engine used Nikasil lined aluminium cylinders rather than a cast iron cylinder block in markets with low-sulfur fuel, resulting in lighter engines in those markets. The M52 includes VANOS variable valve timing on the intake. The following automobile manufacturers produce or have produced automobiles. ... BMW AG (an acronym for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, or in English, Bavarian Motor Works), is a German company and manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. ... 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. // Events January Bill Clinton January 1 : North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) goes into effect. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... The BMW M50 is an I6 piston engine. ... The BMW M54 is a modern straight-6 engine, debuting in 2001. ... Car classification is a somewhat subjective subject, as many vehicles fall between classes or even outside all of them. ... 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 M104 was a straight-6 automobile engine produced from 1990 through 1997. ... BMW AG (an acronym for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, or in English, Bavarian Motor Works), is a 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. ... 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. ... VANOS (Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung) is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by BMW in close collaboration with Continental Teves. ... Variable valve timing, or VVT, is a generic term for an automobile piston engine technology. ... The BMW M50 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. // Events January Bill Clinton January 1 : North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) goes into effect. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... The BMW M54 is a modern straight-6 engine, debuting in 2001. ... Nikasil was a trademarked nickel-based coating for piston engine cylinder liners. ... VANOS (Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung) is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by BMW in close collaboration with Continental Teves. ... Variable valve timing, or VVT, is a generic term for an automobile piston engine technology. ...

A Technical Update or M52TU version in 1999 added Double VANOS and other modifications. 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... VANOS (Variable Nockenwellen Steuerung) is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by BMW in close collaboration with Continental Teves. ...

The M52 was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list for 1995 through 1998. Wards AutoWorld magazine selects ten best engines annually. ...

M52B20

A 2.0 L (1991 cc/121 in³) version was introduced in 1994. Bore is 80 mm and stroke is 66 mm. 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. // Events January Bill Clinton January 1 : North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) goes into effect. ...

Applications:

• 1994-1999 E36 320i
• 1995-1999 E39 520i

318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1992 through 1999 BMW 3 Series models. ... The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May, 1975. ... 2000 BMW 540i E39 The E39 automobile platform was the basis for the 1996 through 2004 BMW 5 Series. ... The BMW 5-Series is a series of medium size automobiles manufactured by BMW in Germany. ...

M52TUB20

Applications:

• E36 Z3 2.0i
• 1997-2002 E46 320i/320Ci
• 1998-2003 E39 520i

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M52B22

2.2 L

Applications:

• 2000-2001 E46 3-Series (M52T)

The E46 automobile platform is the fourth generation of BMWs highly successful 3 Series. ... The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May, 1975. ...

M52B24

2.4 L. For Thai market only.

Applications:

• 1995-1999 E36 3-Series
• 2000-2002 E39 5-Series (M52TU)

318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1992 through 1999 BMW 3 Series models. ... The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May, 1975. ... 2000 BMW 540i E39 The E39 automobile platform was the basis for the 1996 through 2004 BMW 5 Series. ... The BMW 5-Series is a series of medium size automobiles manufactured by BMW in Germany. ...

M52B25

A 2.5 L (2494 cc) version introduced in 1995. It produces 125 kW (170 hp). Bore is 84 mm and stroke is 75 mm. The M52B25 won the 2-2.5 L category of the International Engine of the Year awards for 2003 and 2004. 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The International Engine of the Year is an annual competition judged by a panel of automobile journalists from around the world and organized by the United Kingdoms largest technical motoring publication company. ...

Applications:

• 1995-2000 E36 323i/323ti
• 1995-1999 E39 523i

318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1992 through 1999 BMW 3 Series models. ... The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May, 1975. ... 2000 BMW 540i E39 The E39 automobile platform was the basis for the 1996 through 2004 BMW 5 Series. ... The BMW 5-Series is a series of medium size automobiles manufactured by BMW in Germany. ...

M53TUB25

Applications:

• 1997-2001 E46 323i/323Ci/323ti (M52T)
• 1998-2001 E39 523i (M52TU)
• 1998-2001 E36 Z3 (M52TU)

The E46 automobile platform is the fourth generation of BMWs highly successful 3 Series. ... The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May, 1975. ... 2000 BMW 540i E39 The E39 automobile platform was the basis for the 1996 through 2004 BMW 5 Series. ... The BMW 5-Series is a series of medium size automobiles manufactured by BMW in Germany. ... 318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1992 through 1999 BMW 3 Series models. ... The BMW Z3 was the first modern mass-market roadster produced by BMW, as well as the first BMW model assembled in the United States. ...

M52B28

A 2.8 L (2793 cc) version also debuted in 1994. It has square 84 mm bore and stroke and produces 193 hp (142 kW).

Applications:

• 1995-2000 E36 328i
• 1995-1999 E39 528i
• 1995-1999 E38 728i/728iL
• 1997-1999 E36 Z3 2.8

318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1992 through 1999 BMW 3 Series models. ... The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May, 1975. ... 2000 BMW 540i E39 The E39 automobile platform was the basis for the 1996 through 2004 BMW 5 Series. ... The BMW 5-Series is a series of medium size automobiles manufactured by BMW in Germany. ... 2001 BMW 740 iL and 1998 BMW 7 Series The BMW E38 automobile platform was the basis for the 1994 through 2001 7-series of automobiles including the 725tds, 728i, 730i, 730d, 735i (These models were not available in the United states and Canada), 740i and 740il 4-Door Sedans... 2001 BMW 750iL The BMW 7-Series is a luxury saloon (sedan) made by BMW. It replaced the New Six models in 1977. ... 318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1992 through 1999 BMW 3 Series models. ... The BMW Z3 was the first modern mass-market roadster produced by BMW, as well as the first BMW model assembled in the United States. ...

M52TUB28

Applications:

• 1997-2001 E46 328i/328Ci (M52T)
• 1997-2001 E36 Z3 2.8 (M52TU)
• 1998-2001 E39 528i (M52TU)
• 1998-2001 E38 728i (M52TU)

The E46 automobile platform is the fourth generation of BMWs highly successful 3 Series. ... The BMW 3-Series is a line of compact sedans manufactured by BMW since May, 1975. ... 318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1992 through 1999 BMW 3 Series models. ... The BMW Z3 was the first modern mass-market roadster produced by BMW, as well as the first BMW model assembled in the United States. ... 2000 BMW 540i E39 The E39 automobile platform was the basis for the 1996 through 2004 BMW 5 Series. ... The BMW 5-Series is a series of medium size automobiles manufactured by BMW in Germany. ... 2001 BMW 740 iL and 1998 BMW 7 Series The BMW E38 automobile platform was the basis for the 1994 through 2001 7-series of automobiles including the 725tds, 728i, 730i, 730d, 735i (These models were not available in the United states and Canada), 740i and 740il 4-Door Sedans... 2001 BMW 750iL The BMW 7-Series is a luxury saloon (sedan) made by BMW. It replaced the New Six models in 1977. ...

S52B32

The S52 is the 3.2 L M3 version of the M52. The BMW M3 is a sports version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW Motorsport. ...

Applications:

• 1996-1999 E36 M3
• 1996-2000 E36 M Roadster/M Coupe

318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1992 through 1999 BMW 3 Series models. ... The BMW M3 is a sports version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW Motorsport. ... 318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1992 through 1999 BMW 3 Series models. ... The BMW Z3 was the first modern mass-market roadster produced by BMW, as well as the first BMW model assembled in the United States. ...

See also

• BMW engines
• BMW M50
• BMW M54

BMW has used the following engines in its vehicles: Straight-4 1961 - 1. ... The BMW M50 is an I6 piston engine. ... The BMW M54 is a modern straight-6 engine, debuting in 2001. ...

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