BMW's most succesful engine

BMW86 · 01-31-2009, 05:00 PM

As the name suggests what is BMW's most succesful engine they have ever made? I know there is alot of hype about the N54 and it has won numerous awards but is there any other succesful engine that BMW is renowned for?

atr_hugo · 01-31-2009, 05:28 PM

Don't overlook the 500cc boxer (motorcycle engine). Some might say the F1 1.5L turbo from the eighties. I really like the S54B32 from the E46 M3.

atr_hugo · 01-31-2009, 06:23 PM

FYI - if you're a reader, here is a set of books from BMW Dimensions that covers the history of their engines up to about 2000 or so: http://www.autobookworld.com/shopexd.asp?id=2350

PS - I found a set cheaper than the listed reference. They're now on the bookshelf. ; -)

vgame64 · 01-31-2009, 11:03 PM

Perhaps the M50? It is my favorite at least because it spawned so many awesome engines...leading to the S54B30.

If not that, then perhaps the P86/9. If not that then the S70/2.

eyescream · 02-01-2009, 01:03 PM

McLaren F1's 6.1L V12.

atr_hugo · 02-01-2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vgame64

Perhaps the M50? It is my favorite at least because it spawned so many awesome engines...leading to the S54B30.

There's an ok Wiki on the M50: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M50

atr_hugo · 02-01-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vgame64

If not that, then perhaps the P86/9.

And here's some info on the P86: http://emagazine.credit-suisse.com/a...128192&lang=en

O-cha · 02-01-2009, 01:39 PM

Successful at what? Pure all out performance? Power per liter? Efficiency?

3er BMW · 02-01-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atr_hugo

FYI - if you're a reader, here is a set of books from BMW Dimensions that covers the history of their engines up to about 2000 or so: http://www.autobookworld.com/shopexd.asp?id=2350

PS - I found a set cheaper than the listed reference. They're now on the bookshelf. ; -)

Fantastic books !!

3er BMW · 02-01-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by eyescream

McLaren F1's 6.1L V12.

In rememberance of Paul Rosche.

c0nstant · 02-01-2009, 06:08 PM

this one (S62)

Robin_NL · 02-02-2009, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eyescream

McLaren F1's 6.1L V12.

LOL, and it won Le Mans in 1995 almost stock.

Year's_End · 02-02-2009, 04:14 AM

It just sounds sooo good. Maybe the V8 is more efficient, idc. This engine just sounds so unique.

Ender514 · 02-02-2009, 12:59 PM

^^^ thats a cool photo

imported_mega · 02-02-2009, 01:33 PM

hard to complain about the I6's the same basic design goes back many versions, I would group them all together

Berduderunner · 02-04-2009, 01:11 PM

S54B32 or N54 IMO

E86S54 · 02-04-2009, 01:28 PM

the n54 would be a great engine if it didnt have so many problems

id say the s54 is one of their best...not just cuz i have one

E82tt6 · 02-04-2009, 02:36 PM

Agree on the 6.1l V12 used in the McLaren.

shaddai · 02-05-2009, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E86S54

the n54 would be a great engine if it didnt have so many problems

id say the s54 is one of their best...not just cuz i have one

+1

to the N54's problems

DM1 · 02-06-2009, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eyescream

McLaren F1's 6.1L V12.

Agreed...

RBBMWE46M3 · 02-06-2009, 05:59 PM

the de-tuned now with lag n54 sucks

FStop7 · 02-06-2009, 06:24 PM

Wouldn't be the 3.0L I6? It's been in every car they make at some point

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