The 5.0-liter 12-cylinder engine BMW M70 or M70B50 was produced from 1987 to 1994 and installed in the highest models of the company: the 7 Series sedans and 8 Series coupes. In addition to the standard version with 300 horsepower, there were also D1/1 engines with 350 horsepower used in Alpina models. The V12 engine lineup also includes the following power units: M73, N73, and N74.
| Exact capacity | 4998 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 300 HP |
| Torque | 450 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum V12 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 84 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 75 mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.8 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 7.5 liters 5W-40 |
| Fuel type | 92 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 340 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 4998 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 350 HP |
| Torque | 470 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum V12 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 84 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 75 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 |
| Engine features | there is no |
| Hydraulic compensator. | tak |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Timing phase adjuster | there is no |
| Turbocharging | there is no |
| What oils to use | 7.5 liters 5W-40 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 2 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 300 000 HP |
| City | 20.8 litry |
| Route | 8.9 litry |
| Mixed | 13.6 litry |
The weight of the M70 engine according to the catalog is 235 kg. The M70 engine number is located at the junction of the block and the cylinder head. First and foremost, it is worth knowing that the BMW 750 typically consumes about 25 liters per hundred kilometers. The main problems here are caused by the electronic throttle control units (EML). Quite often, a simple wiring break is the cause of the engine control unit (ECU) malfunction. Many owners have encountered severe wear of the valve guide bushes. Ignition coils and crankshaft position sensor are also considered weak points of the engine.
| 7-Series E32 | 1987 - 1994 |
| 8-Series E31 | 1989 - 1994 |
The BMW M43 petrol engine series with a capacity ranging from 1.6 to 1.9 liters was produced from 1993 to 2002 and installed in popular models such as the E34 body of the 5 Series, as well as the E36 and E46 bodies of the 3 Series. There was also a 16-valve version of the 1.9-liter engine with its own designation, M44B19. The line of BMW four-cylinder engines includes: M10, M40, N42, N43, N45, N46, N13, N20, and B48.
The BMW N45 petrol engine series with a capacity of 1.6 and 2.0 liters was produced from 2003 to 2011 and installed exclusively in three models: 1-Series (body version E87) or 3-Series (body versions E46 and E90). The two-liter version of this engine was produced in limited quantities - 2600 units. The R4 engine lineup includes: M10, M40, M43, N42, N43, N46, N13, N20, and B48.
The 3.0-liter turbocharged engine BMW N55 was produced by the German company from 2009 to 2018 and was practically installed in all major models of the company, including the X-series crossovers. Alpina created several especially powerful power units based on this engine. The inline-6 lineup includes: M20, M30, M50, M52, M54, N52, N53, N54, and B58.
The BMW M62 V8 engine series, with a displacement ranging from 3.5 to 4.6 liters, was produced from 1996 to 2005 and installed in popular models of the company such as the E39 body style of the 5 Series and the E38 body style of the 7 Series. Alpina created a range of power units based on this engine, with a capacity of up to 5.0 liters and 400 horsepower. The V8 engine lineup also includes the following units: M60, N62, and N63.
The 1.0-liter Opel engine Z10XEP or LJ4 was produced in Austria from 2003 to 2009 and was only installed in the third and fourth generation of the Corsa model or in the first Agila. The engine was distinguished by the presence of the company's Twinport intake system with variable geometry. The Z10 series also includes the following engines: Z10XE, Z12XE, Z12XEP, Z14XE, and Z14XEP.
The 1.3-liter fuel-injected engine Volkswagen 1.3 NZ was produced from 1985 to 1994 and installed in the most popular models of that era: Golf, Jetta, and Polo. This powertrain was primarily distinguished by the presence of the Digijet injection control system. The MH engine is also part of the EA111-1.3 line.