| BMW M52 engine | |
|---|---|
 M52B28 in a E36 328i | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 1994–2000 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Straight-6 |
| Displacement | 2.0–2.8 L (122–171 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 80–84 mm (3.1–3.3 in) |
| Piston stroke | 66–84 mm (2.6–3.3 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium / cast iron |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, with VVT |
| Valvetrain drive system | Chain |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW M50 |
| Successor | BMW M54 |
The BMW M52 is a straight-6 DOHC petrol engine which was produced from 1994 to 2000. It was released in the E36 320i,[1] to replace the M50. The BMW S52 engine is a high performance variant of the M52 which powered the American and Canadian market E36 M3 from 1996 to 1999.
In 1998, the "technical update" (M52TU) upgrades included adding variable valve timing to the exhaust camshaft.
The M52 was replaced by the M54 in the year 2000. The M52 and S52 engines were on the Ward's 10 Best Engines list from 1997 to 2000.[2]
- ^ "3'E36 model selection". www.realoem.com. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
- ^ "Wards 10 best engine". Wardsauto.com. Retrieved 2012-11-23.