BMW M62B35 3.5L V8 Engine 1998 to 1993
BMW M62
| BMW M62/S62 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 1994–2005 |
| Combustion chamber | |
| Configuration | DOHC 90° V8 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW M60 |
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The BMW M62 is a V8 DOHC piston engine which replaced the M60 and was produced from 1994-2005. Compared with its M60 predecessor, the M62 features Alusil cylinder liners[1] (in markets where high sulphur fuel was sold) and a single row timing chain.[2] In 1998, variable valve timing (called VANOS by BMW) was added to the M62.
Contents
- 1 Design
- 2 Models
- 2.1 M62B35
Design
The M62 engine block is made from Aluminium with Alusil or Nikasil cylinder liners,[3][4] depending on the country of intended sale.
The M62 is fitted with Sequential fuel injection[5] and double overhead camshafts with 4 valves per cylinder. It also sports fracture-split forged connecting rods.[6]Variable valve timing is fitted to the later "M62TU" variants.
Models
| Engine | Code | Displacement | Power | Torque | Redline | Year |
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| M62B35 | 358S1 | 3,498 cc (213 cu in) | 173 kW (232 hp) @ 5700 | 320 N·m (236 lb·ft) @ 3300 | 6200 | 1996 |
M62B35
The M62B35 has a bore of 84 mm (3.3 in) and a stroke of 78.9 mm (3.1 in).[2] Applications:[7]
- 1996–1998 E39 535i
- 1996–1998 E38 735i/735iL
