The BMW M52 gasoline engine series with capacities of 2.0, 2.5, and 2.8 liters was produced from 1994 to 2001 and installed in popular models such as the 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, and Z3. A special version of the M52B24TU with a capacity of 2.4 liters was created specifically for the Southeast Asian market. The inline-6 engine lineup includes: M20, M30, M50, M54, N52, N53, N54, N55, and B58.
| Exact capacity | 1991 cm³ |
| Power system | injector |
| Engine power | 150 HP |
| Torque | 190 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 80 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 66 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | single VANOS |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 6.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 1991 cm³ |
| Power system | injector |
| Engine power | 150 HP |
| Torque | 190 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 80 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 66 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | double VANOS |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 6.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 2494 cm³ |
| Power system | injector |
| Engine power | 170 HP |
| Torque | 245 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 84 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 75 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | single VANOS |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 6.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 2494 cm³ |
| Power system | injector |
| Engine power | 170 HP |
| Torque | 245 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 84 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 75 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | double VANOS |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 6.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 2793 cm³ |
| Power system | injector |
| Engine power | 193 HP |
| Torque | 280 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 84 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 84 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | single VANOS |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 6.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 2793 cm³ |
| Power system | injector |
| Engine power | 193 HP |
| Torque | 280 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum R6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 84 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 84 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | double VANOS |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 6.5 liters 5W-30 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| City | 13.0 litry |
| Route | 7.2 litry |
| Mixed | 9.4 litry |
The weight of the M52 engine according to the catalog is 170 kg. The engine number M52 is located at the junction of the block and the oil pan. In the early years, nickel-silicon coating was used on the cylinders and it quickly deteriorated. The engine is very sensitive to overheating, which immediately leads to cylinder head damage and gasket failure. The frequent cause of ignition misfires is usually due to clogged hydraulic compensators. The throttle valve of the DISA system can come off and fall into the cylinders. Another weak point is the membrane of the crankcase ventilation valve. After 100,000 km mileage, the Vanos phase regulation system often requires repair. At a mileage of 200,000 km, excessive oil consumption often occurs due to worn piston rings.
| 3-Series E36 | 1994 - 2000 |
| 3-Series E46 | 1998 - 2000 |
| 5-Series E39 | 1995 - 2000 |
| 7-Series E38 | 1995 - 2001 |
| Z3-Series E36 | 1997 - 2000 |
| Defender 1 (L316) | 1997 - 2000 |
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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.
The BMW M30 petrol engine series, with a displacement ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 liters, was produced from 1968 to 1992 and installed in several generations of popular models in the 5, 6, or 7 Series. This powertrain also served as the basis for many racing engines produced by the company. The inline-6 lineup includes: M20, M50, M52, M54, N52, N53, N54, N55, and B58.
The BMW N62 engine series, with a displacement ranging from 3.6 to 4.8 liters and eight cylinders, was produced from 2001 to 2010 and installed in models such as the 5-Series (E60) and 7-Series (E65). Advanced versions of this engine were also available, providing up to 530 horsepower, offered by Alpina. The V8 engine lineup also includes the following power units: M60, M62, and N63.
The 3.0-liter gasoline engine Mazda AJ-VE was produced by the company from 2007 to 2011 and was only installed in the second generation of the Tribute crossover for the North American market. This engine was essentially a modification of the AJ-DE engine and differed in the presence of phase regulators. This engine belongs to the Duratec V6 series.
The 2.5-liter gasoline engine Volkswagen 2.5 CBTA was produced from 2008 to 2014 and was installed in popular models such as Golf, Jetta, Beetle, and Passat in the American market. This engine had several analogues with completely different indexes CBUA and CCCA. The EA855 line also includes an engine called BGP.