The 5.4-liter, 12-cylinder engine BMW M73 or M73B54 was produced from 1994 to 2002 and was installed in the highest models of the company: 7 Series sedans, 8 Series coupes, and Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In 1998, an updated version of this engine with the index M73B54TU or M73TU was introduced. The V12 engine line also includes the following power units: M70, N73, and N74.
| Exact capacity | 5379 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 326 HP |
| Torque | 490 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum V12 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 85 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 79 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| 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 | 8.5 liters 5W-40 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 350 000 HP |
| Exact capacity | 5379 cm³ |
| Power system | distributed injection |
| Engine power | 326 HP |
| Torque | 490 nm |
| Engine block | aluminum V12 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder diameter | 85 mm |
| Piston stroke. | 79 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10 |
| 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 | 8.5 liters 5W-40 |
| Fuel type | 95 |
| Environmental class | EURO 3 |
| Approximate life expectancy | 360 000 HP |
| City | 19.6 litry |
| Route | 8.6 litry |
| Mixed | 13.3 litry |
The weight of the M73 engine according to the catalog is 240 kg. The M73 engine number is located at the junction of the block and the cylinder head. First and foremost, owners should not be concerned about fuel consumption of 20 liters per 100 km. The main cause of unstable engine operation is air leakage in the intake system. Closer to 200-250 thousand km, it often requires replacement of the timing chain along with the sprockets. Also, at mileages over 200,000 km, this power unit tends to consume oil significantly. Additionally, leaks from the water pump or rear crankshaft seal are frequently encountered here.
| 7-Series E38 | 1994 - 2001 |
| 8-Series E31 | 1994 - 1999 |
| Silver Seraph 1 | 1998 - 2002 |
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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 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 1.8-liter diesel engine Peugeot XUD7 or 161A was produced from 1982 to 2005 and mainly installed in commercial models of the group, but it is also found in passenger cars. This engine is particularly known for the popular Citroen C15 model in Europe. The XUD series includes: - XUD7TE, - XUD9, - XUD9SD, - XUD9TE, - XUD11A, and - XUD11ATE.
The 1.8-liter Mitsubishi 4G93 engine was produced by a Japanese company from 1991 to 2014 and was not only installed in many models of this company, but also in Volvo, Proton, or Brilliance cars. The engine was available in versions with carburetor, fuel injection, direct injection, and turbocharging. The 4G9 line also includes the following engines: - 4G91, - 4G92, - 4G94.