BMW N62
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The N62 is a V8 from BMW
, built in Munich, Germany. It has an Alusil
aluminum engine block and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads.
It uses SFI fuel injection
, has 4 valves per cylinder with BMW
's double-VANOS
and Valvetronic
technologies and features fracture-split forged powdered metal connecting rods.
The N62 did not have a high-performance derivative
, unlike the preceding M62 and succeeding N63. Instead, BMW produced the S85
V10 for the E60 M5 and E63 M6
, and the S65
V8 for the E90 M3 being derived from the S85.
In the International Engine of the Year
awards in 2002, the N62 won overall as well as claiming the "Best New Engine" and "Above 4-litre" categories.
Applications:
Applications:
Applications:
, while a different tune is used for the 270 kW (367 hp)/490 N·m (361 ft·lbf) version. Bore is 93 mm and stroke is 88.3 mm.
Applications:
BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
, built in Munich, Germany. It has an Alusil
Alusil
Alusil as a hypereutectic aluminium-silicon alloy contains approximately 78% aluminium and 17% silicon. This alloy was created in 1927 by Schweizer & Fehrenbach of Baden-Baden Germany and further developed by Kolbenschmidt....
aluminum engine block and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads.
It uses SFI fuel injection
Fuel injection
Fuel injection is a system for admitting fuel into an internal combustion engine. It has become the primary fuel delivery system used in automotive petrol engines, having almost completely replaced carburetors in the late 1980s....
, has 4 valves per cylinder with BMW
BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini marque, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands...
's double-VANOS
VANOS
VANOS is an automobile variable valve timing technology developed by BMW in close collaboration with Continental Teves. VANOS varies the timing of the valves by moving the position of the camshafts in relation to the drive gear...
and Valvetronic
Valvetronic
The Valvetronic system is a variable valve timing system to offer continuous and precisely variable intake valve lift, from ~0 to 10 mm, and duration. It typically works in conjunction with the independent Double VANOS system that continuously varies the timing...
technologies and features fracture-split forged powdered metal connecting rods.
The N62 did not have a high-performance derivative
BMW M
BMW M GmbH is a subsidiary of German car manufacturer BMW AG.BMW M, also known as M-Technik or just "M" was initially created to facilitate BMW’s racing program, which was very successful in the 1960s and 1970s...
, unlike the preceding M62 and succeeding N63. Instead, BMW produced the S85
BMW S85
The BMW S85B50 is a DOHC 40-valve V10 automotive piston engine present in the E60 M5 sedan, E61 M5 touring and E63/64 M6 coupé. It was derived directly from BMW's Formula 1 racing division....
V10 for the E60 M5 and E63 M6
BMW M6
The BMW M6, also known as the BMW M635CSi, is a high-performance version of the 6-Series automobile, designed by the motorsport division of BMW...
, and the S65
BMW S65
The S65 is a naturally aspirated DOHC 32-valve automobile V8 engine from BMW.Derived from the BMW S85 V10 engine used in the M5/M6, it shares the same basic architecture and aluminium construction. It was introduced in the E92 M3 as a replacement for the S54 straight-6...
V8 for the E90 M3 being derived from the S85.
In the International Engine of the Year
International Engine of the Year
The International Engine of the Year is an annual competition for automotive industry internal combustion engines, judged by a panel of automobile journalists from around the world. It is organised by the United Kingdom's largest technical motoring, aerospace and traffic management publication...
awards in 2002, the N62 won overall as well as claiming the "Best New Engine" and "Above 4-litre" categories.
Models
| Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Redline | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N62B36 | 3.6 L (3600 cc/219 in³) | 200 kW (272 hp) @ 6200 | 360 N·m (262 ft·lbf) @ 3700 | 6500 | 2001 |
| N62B40 | 4.0 L (4000 cc/244 in³) | 225 kW (306 hp) @ 6300 | 390 N·m (288 ft·lbf) @ 3500 | 6500 | 2005 |
| N62B44 | 4.4 L (4398 cc/268 in³) | 235 kW (319 hp) @ 6100 | 440 N·m (325 ft·lbf) @ 3700 | 6500 | 2004 |
| 245 kW (333 hp) @ 6100 | 450 N·m (332 ft·lbf) @ 3600 | 6500 | 2002 | ||
| N62B48 | 4.8 L (4799 cc/292 in³) | 265 kW (360 hp) @ 6200 | 500 N·m (369 ft·lbf) @ 3500 | 6500 | 2004 |
| 270 kW (367 hp) @ 6300 | 490 N·m (361 ft·lbf) @ 3400 | 6500 | 2005 |
N62B36
The N62B36 is a 3.6 L (3600 cc) version producing 200 kW (272 hp) at 6200 rpm and 360 N·m (266 ft·lbf) of torque at 3700 rpm. Bore is 84 mm and stroke is 81.2 mm.Applications:
- 2002-2003 E65/E66 735i/735Li
N62B40
The N62B40 is a 4.0 L (4000 cc/244 in³) version producing 225 kW (306 hp) at 6300 rpm and 390 N·m (288 ft·lbf) at 3500 rpm. Bore is 87 mm and stroke is 84.1 mm.Applications:
- E60/E61BMW E60The BMW E60 is the BMW 5 Series automobile, replacing the BMW E39 in 2003. It was replaced by the BMW F10 from March 2010. The E60 was available in both sedan and station wagon platforms....
540i Sedan and Touring (Only in Europe) - E65/E66 740i/740Li
N62B44
The N62B44 is a 4.4 L (4398 cc) version. Bore is 92 mm and stroke is 82.7 mm. There are two versions, one producing 235 kW (319 hp) at 6100 rpm and 440 N·m (325 ft·lbf) at 3700 rpm and the other 245 kW (333 hp) at 6100 rpm and 450 N·m (332 ft·lbf) at 3600 rpm.Applications:
- 235 kW (319 hp) and 440 N·m (325 ft·lbf)
- 2004-2006 E53BMW E53The BMW E53 series is the basis for the 1999 through 2006 BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle . Production ceased September, 2006 and has been replaced by the BMW E70...
X5 4.4iBMW X5The BMW X5 is a luxury crossover SUV introduced in 1999 as the first generation E53. It was BMW's first SUV also known as "Four-by-Four" in the UK. It features all-wheel drive which is branded as the "X" drive system and is available with either manual or automatic transmission...
- 2004-2006 E53
- 245 kW (333 hp) and 450 N·m (332 ft·lbf)
- 2002-2005 E65/E66 745i/745Li
- 2004-2005 E60/E61BMW E60The BMW E60 is the BMW 5 Series automobile, replacing the BMW E39 in 2003. It was replaced by the BMW F10 from March 2010. The E60 was available in both sedan and station wagon platforms....
545i - 2004-2005 E63/E64 645Ci
- 2005-2007 Morgan Aero 8 Series 2 and Series 3
N62B48
The N62B48 comes in two versions, both displacing 4.8 L (4799 cc/292 in³). The first is a 265 kW (360 hp)/500 N·m (369 ft·lbf) used in the BMW X5 4.8iSABMW X5
The BMW X5 is a luxury crossover SUV introduced in 1999 as the first generation E53. It was BMW's first SUV also known as "Four-by-Four" in the UK. It features all-wheel drive which is branded as the "X" drive system and is available with either manual or automatic transmission...
, while a different tune is used for the 270 kW (367 hp)/490 N·m (361 ft·lbf) version. Bore is 93 mm and stroke is 88.3 mm.
Applications:
- 265 kW (360 hp) and 500 N·m (369 ft·lbf)
- 2005-2006 E53BMW E53The BMW E53 series is the basis for the 1999 through 2006 BMW X5 Sports Activity Vehicle . Production ceased September, 2006 and has been replaced by the BMW E70...
X5 4.8iSA SAVBMW X5The BMW X5 is a luxury crossover SUV introduced in 1999 as the first generation E53. It was BMW's first SUV also known as "Four-by-Four" in the UK. It features all-wheel drive which is branded as the "X" drive system and is available with either manual or automatic transmission...
- 2005-2006 E53
- 270 kW (367 hp) and 490 N·m (361 ft·lbf)
- 2006-2008 E65/E66 750i/750LiBMW 7 SeriesThe BMW 7 Series is a line of full-size luxury vehicles produced by the German automaker BMW. Introduced in 1977, it is BMW's flagship car and is only available as a sedan or extended-length limousine...
- 2006-2010 E60/E61BMW E60The BMW E60 is the BMW 5 Series automobile, replacing the BMW E39 in 2003. It was replaced by the BMW F10 from March 2010. The E60 was available in both sedan and station wagon platforms....
550i Sedan and TouringBMW 5 SeriesThe BMW 5 Series is a mid-size / executive car manufactured by BMW since 1972. The car, now in its sixth generation, is sold in sedan and touring body styles.... - 2006-2010 E63/E64 650i Coupè and ConvertibleBMW 6 SeriesBMW 6 Series refers to several generations of executive coupés produced by BMW.The first was the E24, being derived from the E12 & E28 5 Series 4-door sedans. The E24 launched in 1976 to replace the 3.0CS & 3.0CSi . 14 years later, in 2003, BMW released the all new E63/E64 which was available as a...
- 2007-2010 E70BMW E70The BMW E70 is the development name for the current X5 Sports Activity Vehicle . It replaced the BMW X5 in November 2006. It is manufactured alongside the new, 2008 BMW X6 at BMW's Greer, South Carolina plant in the USA and BMW's facility in Toluca, Mexico.-Design:The new generation BMW X5 is ...
X5 4.8i SAVBMW X5The BMW X5 is a luxury crossover SUV introduced in 1999 as the first generation E53. It was BMW's first SUV also known as "Four-by-Four" in the UK. It features all-wheel drive which is branded as the "X" drive system and is available with either manual or automatic transmission... - 2003-Present Wiesmann GT MF4 / Roadster MF4WiesmannWiesmann is an automobile manufacturer in Germany. The company was founded in 1985 by the brothers Martin Wiesmann and Friedhelm Wiesmann . The cars are manufactured by hand in Dülmen...
- 2008-Present Morgan Aero 8 Series 4 and AEROMAX
- 2006-2008 E65/E66 750i/750Li