BMW M50
BMW M50 engine | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | BMW, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG |
Production | 1990–1996 |
Combustion chamber | |
Configuration | Straight-6 |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | BMW M20 |
Successor | BMW M52 |
The BMW M50 is a straight-6 DOHC piston engine which replaced the BMW M20 and was produced from 1990 to 1996.
Compared with its M20 predecessor, the M50 features twin camshafts and 4 valves per cylinder. The M50 uses an iron block with an alloy head.[1] In 1993, variable valve timing (called VANOS by BMW) was introduced.[2]
The E36 M3 was powered by the S50 engine series, which is based on the M50.
Models
Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Redline | Bore | Stroke | Year | Compression ratio |
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M50B20 | 1,991 cc (121 cu in) | 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) @ 6000 | 190 N·m (140 lb·ft) @ 4700 | 6750 | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 1990 | 10.5:1 |
M50B20TU | 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) @ 5900 | 190 N·m (140 lb·ft) @ 4200 | 6750 | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 1993 | 11.0:1 | |
M50B24 | 2,394 cc (146 cu in) | 138 kW (188 PS; 185 hp) @ 5900 | 235 N·m (173 lb·ft) @ 4700 | 6550 | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 1991 | |
M50B25 | 2,494 cc (152 cu in) | 141 kW (192 PS; 189 hp) @ 6000 | 245 N·m (181 lb·ft) @ 4700 | 6500 | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 75 mm (3.0 in) | 1990 | 10.0:1 |
M50B25TU | 141 kW (192 PS; 189 hp) @ 5900 | 250 N·m (184 lb·ft) @ 4200 | 6500 | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 75 mm (3.0 in) | 1993 | 10.5:1 | |
S50B30 | 2,990 cc (182 cu in) | 210 kW (286 PS; 282 hp) @ 7000 | 320 N·m (236 lb·ft) @ 3600 | 7280 | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 1992 | 10.8:1 [3] |
S50B30US | 179 kW (243 PS; 240 hp) @ 6000 | 305 N·m (225 lb·ft) @ 4250 | 6500 | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 1993 | 10.5:1 [3] | |
S50B32 | 3,201 cc (195 cu in) | 236 kW (321 PS; 316 hp) @ 7400 | 350 N·m (258 lb·ft) @ 3250 | 7600 | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 91 mm (3.6 in) | 1995 | 11.3:1 [4] |
M50B20
The 1,991 cc (121 cu in) M50B20 was introduced with the 1990 520i. It has an 80 mm (3.1 in) bore and 66 mm (2.6 in) stroke and produces 110 kW (150 hp).[5]
Applications:
- 1990-1992 E34 520i
- 1991-1992 E36 320i
M50TUB20
The M50B20 was updated with variable valve timing (called VANOS by BMW) on the intake camshaft in 1993. Peak torque became available 500 rpm lower, at 4200 rpm.[5]
Applications:
- 1992-1994 E36 320i
- 1992-1996 E34 520i
M50B24
This is a 2.4 L engine used in the Thailand market E36 3-series and E34 5-series only. It is based on the 2.5 L M50B25 with a reduced stroke.[citation needed]
M50B25
The 2,494 cc (152 cu in) M50B25 was introduced with the 1990 525i/525ix . It has an 84 mm (3.3 in) bore and 75 mm (3.0 in) stroke and produces 141 kW (192 PS; 189 hp) at 6000 rpm and 245 N·m (181 lb·ft) at 4700 rpm.[5]
Applications:
- 1990-1992 E34 525i/525ix
- 1991-1992 E36 325i/325is
M50TUB25
The M50B25 was updated with variable valve timing (called VANOS by BMW) on the intake camshaft in 1993. Peak torque became available 500 rpm lower, at 4200 rpm.[5]
Applications:
- 1993-1995 E36 325i/325is
- 1992-1996 E34 525i/525ix
S50
The S50 is higher performance version of the M50 which was used in the M3. Like the M50, it has an iron block and aluminum head with four valves per cylinder.
Upgrades over the M50 include:[citation needed]
- Individual throttle plates for each cylinder
- Increased compression ratio to 11.3:1
- Advanced BMW/Siemens MSS50 engine management system able to compute 20 million instructions per second
- Double VANOS continuously variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust strokes
- Lightweight pistons
- Dual-mass flywheel
- Graphite-coated conrods
- Larger inlet valves
- Second oil pump.
S50B30
The S50B30 is a 2,990 cc (182 cu in) higher output version of the M50 which powered the E36 M3 (except in the USA. Canada had a limited production run of 45 cars with the S50B30 engine). It produces 210 kW (282 hp), has a bore of 86 mm (3 in) and a stroke of 86 millimetres (3.4 in).[6] The limited edition "M3 GT" model from 1995 had different camshafts and produced 216 kW (294 PS; 290 hp) .[7]
Applications:
- 1992-1995 E36 M3 (except for USA)
S50B30US
The E36 M3 for USA is powered by a 3.0L tuned version of the M50 which produced 240 hp (179 kW).[8] This engine was based on the M50TU out of the 325 but was bored out to yield greater displacement and utilized the same cylinder head but with more aggressive cams and valvetrain.[citation needed]
Applications:
- 1995 E36 M3 (USA only)
S50B32
In 1995, the 3,201 cc (195 cu in) S50B32 replaced the S50B30 (except in Canada and USA, which used the lower output S52).[9] This engine produces 236 kW (321 PS; 316 hp). The compression ratio is 11.3:1, the bore is 86.4 mm (3.4 in) and the stroke is 91 mm (3.6 in).[10]
Applications:
- 1995-1999 E36 M3 (except Canada and USA)
- 1997-2001 Z3 M coupe and M roadster (except Canada and USA)
See also
References
- ↑ "The BMW Six Cylinder Guide". AutoSpeed. Retrieved 2012-10-11.
- ↑ "BMW M50 engine". usautoparts.net. Retrieved 2012-11-23.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "BMW M3 E36". BMW M Registry. Retrieved 2012-11-23.
- ↑ "FAQ E36/8 M coupe". BMW M Registry. Retrieved 2012-11-23.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "BMW Heaven Specification Database | Engine specifications for M50 engines". Bmwheaven.com. Retrieved 2012-10-11.
- ↑ "BMW M3, 1993 E36 technical specifications 54967". Carfolio.com. 2012-05-16. Retrieved 2012-10-11.
- ↑ "FAQ E36 M3 3.0". BMW M Registry. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
- ↑ "FAQ E36 M3 3.0". BMW M Registry. Retrieved 2012-10-11.
- ↑ "1995-1999 BMW M3 - Used Car Reviews". Motor Trend. Retrieved 2012-10-11.
- ↑ "BMW Heaven Specification Database | Engine specifications for Motorsport engines". Bmwheaven.com. Retrieved 2012-10-11.
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