BMW N62
The BMW N62 is a naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine which was used in BMW cars from 2001–2010. It also remained in small-scale production for the Morgan Aero until 2019.[1] The N62 is the world's first engine to use a continuously variable-length intake manifold,[2] and BMW's first V8 to feature variable valve lift (called Valvetronic).[3][4][5]
| BMW N62 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 2001-2010 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated 90° V8 |
| Block material | Aluminium |
| Head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC w/ VVT & VVL |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW M62 |
| Successor | BMW N63 |
Unlike its predecessor and successor, there was no M version of the N62.
In the International Engine of the Year awards in 2002, the N62 was awarded "International Engine of the Year", "Best New Engine" and "Above 4-litre" categories.[6]
Design
Compared with its M62 predecessor, the N62 also has double-VANOS (variable valve timing on both the intake and exhaust camshafts).[7] As per the M62, the N62 has double overhead camshafts (DOHC) with four valves per cylinder, an aluminium engine block, an aluminium cylinder head and fracture-split forged powdered metal connecting rods. The redline is 6500 rpm.[4]
Versions
| Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N62B36 | 3,600 cc (219.7 cu in) | 200 kW (272 PS; 268 bhp) at 6,200 rpm | 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm | 2001 |
| N62B40 | 4,000 cc (244.1 cu in) | 225 kW (306 PS; 302 bhp) at 6,300 rpm | 390 N⋅m (288 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm | 2005 |
| N62B44 | 4,398 cc (268.4 cu in) | 235 kW (320 PS; 315 bhp) at 6,100 rpm | 440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm | 2002 |
| 245 kW (333 PS; 329 bhp) at 6,100 rpm | 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) at 3,600 rpm | 2004 | ||
| N62B48 | 4,799 cc (292.9 cu in) | 265 kW (360 PS; 355 bhp) at 6,200 rpm | 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm |
2004 |
| 261 kW (355 PS; 350 bhp) at 6,300 rpm |
475 N⋅m (350 lb⋅ft) at 3,400 rpm |
2007 | ||
| 270 kW (367 PS; 362 bhp) at 6,300 rpm | 490 N⋅m (361 lb⋅ft) at 3,400 rpm | 2005 | ||
| H1 | 4,398 cc (268.4 cu in) | 368 kW (500 PS; 493 bhp) at 5,500 rpm | 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm |
2005 |
| 390 kW (530 PS; 523 bhp) at 5,500 rpm | 725 N⋅m (535 lb⋅ft) at 4,750 rpm | 2007 |
N62B36
The N62B36 is a 3,600 cc (219.7 cu in) version producing 200 kW (270 PS; 270 bhp) at 6,200 rpm and 360 N⋅m (270 lb⋅ft) at 4,250 rpm.[4] Bore is 84 mm (3.3 in) and stroke is 81.2 mm (3.2 in).[8]
Applications:
- 2001-2005 E65/E66 735i/735Li
N62B40
The N62B40 is a 4,000 cc (244.1 cu in) version producing 225 kW (306 PS; 302 bhp) at 6,300 rpm and 390 N⋅m (290 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm.[4] Bore is 87 mm (3.4 in) and stroke is 84.1 mm (3.3 in).[7]
Applications:
- 2005-2010 E60/E61 540i sedan and touring
- 2005-2008 E65/E66 740i/740Li sedan
N62B44
The N62B44 is a 4,398 cc (268.4 cu in) version. Bore is 92 mm (3.6 in) and stroke is 82.7 mm (3.3 in). It produces 245 kW (333 PS; 329 bhp) at 6,100 rpm and 450 N⋅m (330 lb⋅ft) at 3,600 rpm (except for in the X5 model).
Applications:
- 2001-2005 E65/E66 745i/745Li
- 2004-2006 E53 X5 4.4i- 235 kW (320 PS; 315 bhp) at 6100 rpm and 440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) at 3700 rpm
- 2003-2005 E60/E61 545i
- 2003-2007 E63/E64 645Ci
- 2005-2007 Morgan Aero 8 Series 2 and Series 3[9]
N62B48
The N62B48 has a displacement of 4,799 cc (292.9 cu in), a bore of 93 mm (3.7 in) and a stroke of 88.3 mm (3.5 in).
Applications- 261 kW version:
- 2007–2010 E70 X5 4.8i SAV
Applications- 265 kW version:
- 2003–2011 Wiesmann GT MF4 / Roadster MF4
- 2004-2006 E53 X5 4.8iS SAV
Applications- 270 kW version:
- 2005-2010 E60/E61 550i sedan and touring
- 2005–2010 E63/E64 650i coupé and convertible
- 2005-2008 E65/E66 750i/750Li
- 2008–2010 Morgan Aero 8 Series 4, Series 5, Aeromax, and Aero Coupe[10]
- 2010–2015 Morgan Aero SuperSports
Alpina H1
The H1 is a version of the N62B44 made by Alpina. Changes to the engine include an Alpina specific block, a forged crankshaft and high strength Mahle pistons and the addition of an ASA centrifugal supercharger.[11]
Applications- 368 kW
- 2005-2007 in the Alpina B5 (E60/E61)[12]
- 2006-2007 in the Alpina B6 (E63)[13]
- 2003-2008 in the Alpina B7 (E65)[14]
Applications- 390 kW
- 2007-2010 in the Alpina B5 S (E60/E61)[12]
- 2007-2010 in the Alpina B6 S (E63)[13]
See also
References
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- "BMW 735i E65 specifications". www.carfolio.com. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- "2005 Morgan Aero 8 New Car Buyer's Guide". Autosite.com. Archived from the original on 20 September 2010. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
- "Press release: Morgan announces 5th generation Aero 8" (PDF). Morgan. 2015. Retrieved 2017-01-27.
- "ALPINA B5 Roadtest". www.fastsaloons.com. Archived from the original on 20 November 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- "BMW 5 Series E60/61: ALPINA Automobiles". www.alpina-automobiles.com.
- "BMW 6 Series E63/64: ALPINA Automobiles". www.alpina-automobiles.com. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
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