BMW N57

BMW N57
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Production2008–2019
Layout
ConfigurationStraight-6
Displacement3.0 L; 182.6 cu in (2,993 cc)
Cylinder bore84 mm (3.31 in)
Piston stroke90 mm (3.54 in)
Cylinder block materialAluminium
Cylinder head materialAluminium
ValvetrainDOHC 4 valves x cyl.
RPM range
Max. engine speed5400
Combustion
TurbochargerSingle, Twin-turbo or Tri-Turbo variable-geometry
Fuel systemCommon rail Direct Injection
ManagementBosch
Fuel typeDiesel fuel DIN EN 590
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output150–280 kW (201–375 hp)
Torque output450–740 N⋅m (332–546 lb⋅ft)
Chronology
PredecessorBMW M57
BMW M67
SuccessorBMW B57

The BMW N57 is a family of aluminium, turbocharged straight-6 common rail diesel engines. The engines utilize variable geometry turbochargers and Bosch piezo-electric injectors.[1] The engine jointly replaced the M57 straight-6 and M67 V8 engines. In 2015 the N57 started to be replaced with the B57 engine, beginning with the G11 730d.

  1. ^ "Direct Injection Spark Ignition Engine Combustion". Engine.kaist.ac.kr. Archived from the original on 2007-11-04. Retrieved 2011-11-08.