| BMW N40 engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Production | 2001–2004 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L (1,596 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 84 mm (3.31 in) |
| Piston stroke | 72 mm (2.83 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, with VVT |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW M43 |
| Successor | BMW N45 |
The BMW N40 is a DOHC four-cylinder petrol engine which replaced the 1.6 litre versions of the BMW M43.[1] It was produced from 2001-2004 and only sold in several countries, where taxes favoured cars with smaller displacement engines. The N40 was replaced by the BMW N45.