The BMW M20 petrol engine series with a capacity ranging from 2.0 to 2.7 liters was produced from 1977 to 1992 and installed in the most popular models of that time: the 3 Series and the 5 Series. This engine also served as the power unit for the very unusual roadster identified by the symbol Z1. The R6 engine lineup includes: M30, M50, M52, M54, N52, N53, N54, N55, and B58.
| Exact capacity | 1991 cm³ |
| Power system | carburetor |
| Engine power | 122 HP |
| Torque | 163 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder diameter | 80 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 66 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.2 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | strip |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 4.25 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 0 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 1991 cm³ |
| Power system | Jetronic / Motronic |
| Engine power | 120 - 130 HP |
| Torque | 165 - 175 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder diameter | 80 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 66 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.8 - 9.8 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 4.25 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 1/2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 320 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 2316 cm³ |
| Power system | Jetronic K / L |
| Engine power | 140 - 150 HP |
| Torque | 175 - 205 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder diameter | 80 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 76.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 - 9.8 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | strip |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 4.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 1 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 330 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 2494 cm³ |
| Power system | Motronic ME / DME |
| Engine power | 170 - 175 HP |
| Torque | 220 - 225 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder diameter | 84 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 75 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.8 - 9.7 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 4.75 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 340 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 2693 cm³ |
| Power system | Motronic ME / DME |
| Engine power | 120 - 130 HP |
| Torque | 230 - 240 nm |
| Engine block | cast iron R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 12v |
| Cylinder diameter | 84 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 81 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.5 - 11.0 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | there is no |
| Timing drive | strip |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 4.8 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| City | 10.9 litry |
| Route | 6.7 litry |
| Mixed | 8.8 litry |
The weight of the M20 engine according to the catalog is 117 kg. The weight of the M20 engine according to the catalog is 177 kg. Malfunctions in the cooling system often lead to engine overheating and cylinder head cracks. Also, at mileages above 200-250 thousand km, the camshaft bed often wears out. The timing belt lasts about 50,000 km, and if it breaks, it can cause valve bending and piston damage. There are no hydraulic compensators, and the valves have to be adjusted every 10-20 thousand km. With high mileage, oil starts to constantly leak from all gaskets and seals.
| 3-Series E21 | 1977 - 1982 |
| 3-Series E30 | 1982 - 1992 |
| 5-Series E12 | 1977 - 1981 |
| 5-Series E28 | 1981 - 1987 |
| 5-Series E34 | 1988 - 1990 |
| Z1 Roadster | 1989 - 1991 |
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