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BMW M62 V8 Engine
From 1994 to 2005

The BMW M62 is a V8 DOHC piston engine which replaced the M60 and was produced from 1994 to 2005. Compared with its M60 predecessor, the M62 features Alusil cylinder liners (in markets where high sulphur fuel was sold) and a single row timing chain. In 1998, variable valve timing (called VANOS by BMW) was added to the M62.
Design
The M62 engine block is made from Aluminium with Alusil or Nikasil cylinder liners, depending on the country of intended sale.
The M62 is fitted with Sequential fuel injection and double overhead camshafts with 4 valves per cylinder. It also sports fracture-split forged connecting rods.Variable valve timing is fitted to the later "M62TU" variants.
ModelsEngine | Code | Displacement | Power | Torque | Redline | Year |
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M62B35 | 358S1 | 3,498 cc (213 cu in) | 173 kW (235 PS) @ 5700 | 320 N·m (236 lb·ft) @ 3300 | 6200 | 1996 |
M62TUB35 | 358S2 | 175 kW (238 PS) @ 5800 | 345 N·m (254 lb·ft) @ 3800 | 1998 | ||
180 kW (240 PS) @ 5800 | 345 N·m (254 lb·ft) @ 3800 | 1998 | ||||
M62B44 | 448S1 | 4,398 cc (268 cu in) | 210 kW (286 PS) @ 5700 | 420 N·m (310 lb·ft) @ 3900 | 6100 | 1996 |
M62TUB44 | 448S2 | 210 kW (286 PS) @ 5400 | 440 N·m (325 lb·ft) @ 3600 | 1998 | ||
M62B46 | 468S1 | 4,619 cc (282 cu in) | 255 kW (347 PS) @ 5700 | 480 N·m (354 lb·ft) @ 3700 | 6500 | 2001 |
M62B48 | 4,837 cc (295 cu in) | 276 kW (375 PS) @ 6000 | 510 Nm (376 lb ft) @ 3700 | 6500 | 2003 | |
S62B50 | 508S1 | 4,941 cc (302 cu in) | 294 kW (400 PS) @ 6600 | 500 N·m (369 lb·ft) @ 3800 | 7000 | 1998 |
Figures specified are for European models.Note the M62TUB44's power was increased to 294 PS in 2001 in the American market.
M62B35
The M62B35 has a bore of 84 mm (3.3 in) and a stroke of 78.9 mm (3.1 in). Applications:
- 1996–1998 E39 535i
- 1996–1998 E38 735i/735iL
M62TUB35
In 1998, VANOS was added and the engine was named "M62TUB35".
BMW 7 series E38 735 engine specification.
Engine Size | 3498cc |
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Cylinders | 8 |
Valves | 32 |
Fuel Type | Petrol |
Power | 235 bhp |
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Top Speed | 151 mph |
0-60 mph | 7.9 secs |
Torque | 345 Nm |
CO2 Emissions | 298 g/km |
Euro Emissions Standard | 3 |
Applications:
- 1999–2001 E38 735i/735iL (175 kW (235 hp) and 345 N·m (254 lb·ft) )
- 1998–2003 E39 535i (180 kW (241 hp) and 345 N·m (254 lb·ft) )
M62B44
The M62B44 has a bore of 92 mm (3.6 in) and a stroke of 82.7 mm (3.26 in).
Applications:
- 1996–1998 E39 540i
- 1996–1998 E38 740i/740iL
- 1997–1999 E31 840Ci
M62TUB44
In 1998, VANOS was added and the engine was named "M62TUB44".
Morgan Aero 8 Engine specification
Engine Size | 4398cc |
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Cylinders | 8 |
Valves | 32 |
Fuel Type | Petrol |
Power | 286 bhp |
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Top Speed | 160 mph |
0-60 mph | 4.8 secs |
Torque | 430 Nm, 322 ft-lb |
CO2 Emissions | 295 g/km |
Euro Emissions Standard | 3 |
Applications:
- 1998–2003 E39 540i
- 1999–2001 E38 740i/740iL
- 1999–2003 E53 X5 4.4i
- 2000–2004 Morgan Aero 8
- 2002–2005 Range Rover
M62B46
The M62B46 is a (4,619 cc (282 cu in)) version producing 255 kW (347 PS; 342 hp) and 480 N·m (354 lb·ft) of torque. The stroke is 85 mm (3.3 in) and the bore is 93 mm (3.7 in). Technically this engine is very similar to the M62TUB44, with VANOS on the intake cams. This engine developed by Alpina is based on the M62TUB44.
Applications:
- 1999–2001 Alpina B10 V8
- 2000–2004 Morgan Aero 8 GTN Only 11 produced
- 2002–2003 E53 X5 4.6is
M62B48
The M62B48 is a (4,837 cc (295 cu in)) version producing 276 kW (375 PS; 370 hp) and 510 N·m (376 lb·ft) of torque. The stroke is 89 mm (3.5 in) and the bore is 93 mm (3.7 in). Technically this engine is very similar to the M62TUB44, with VANOS on the exhaust cams. This engine developed by Alpina is based on the M62B44.
Applications:
- 2002–2004 Alpina B10 V8S
- 2003 BMW Alpina Roadster V8 (E52)
S62
The S62 engine (also known as S62B50) is a high-performance variant of the M62 which is fitted to the E39 M5 and E52 Z8. It is enlarged with a bore of 94 mm (3.7 in), a stroke of 89 mm (3.5 in) and a displacement of 4,941 cc (302 cu in). It shares its basic architecture, including aluminium block, with the M62 engines.
Previous M5 engines were assembled at M division headquarters in Garching, Germany but the S62 M5 engines were assembled at the Dingolfing assembly plant.
Eight individual throttle bodies (one per cylinder) control the airflow into the engine, these throttle bodies are electronically actuated (often referred to as "drive-by-wire"), with a setting for the driver to select "normal" or "sport" mode throttle response. Bosch Motronic version MSS 52 is used to control fuel injection, ignition timing and other functions.
Variable valve timing is used for both the intake and exhaust camshafts; the S62 was the first BMW V8 engine to incorporate this feature. The compression ratio is 11.0:1 and hollow camshafts are used.While the M62 engine uses a single-row timing chain, the S62 uses a double-row timing chain.
The S62 engine produces 294 kW (394 hp) at 6600 rpm and 500 N·m (369 lb·ft) at 3800 rpm. The redline is 7000 rpm.
BMW E39 M5 Engine specification
Engine Size | 4941cc |
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Cylinders | 8 |
Valves | 32 |
Fuel Type | Petrol |
Power | 400 bhp |
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Top Speed | 155 mph |
0-60 mph | 5.1 secs |
Torque | 500 Nm, 369 ft-lb |
CO2 Emissions | 346 g/km |
Euro Emissions Standard | 3 |
Miles Per Tank | 292 miles |
Applications:
- 1998–2003 E39 M5
- 2000–2003 E52 Z8
- 1999–2006 Ascari KZ1
- 2006 Ascari A10
Additional Notices: - For E39 M5's application of this engine, minor modifications were made for the engines that were manufactured starting 2001/10. The VANOS diaphragms were thickened, thus the sound of VANOS was significantly reduced.
Technical
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BMW M62 Engine Technical details and specifications (1994-2005)
BMW 5 Series (E39) 3.5 535i (1997-2003)
No. of cylinders /DOHC
Capacity 3498 cc
Diagnostic socket Yes
Firing order 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
Compression ratio 10.0:1
Suitable for unleaded petrol yes
Ignition Fuel system Make Bosch Motronic ME7.2
Thermostat opens 85°C
Maximum cranking amps 243-298A© Motor car History
Service
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BMW M62 Engine Service Guide (1994-2005)
BMW 5 Series (E39) 3.5 535i (1997-2003)
Spark plugs Original equipment Bosch Type F7LDCR
Spark plugs Electrode gap 0.9mm
Spark plugs Tighten 30 Nm
Spark plugs Make Champion Type RC89TMC
Valve clearance -INLET Hydraulic
Valve clearance -EXHAUST Hydraulic
Engine oil grade - moderate climate 0W/40SAE Synthetic or 5W/30SAE Synthetic
Engine oil grade - cold climate 0W/40SAE Synthetic
Engine oil grade - hot climate 5W/40SAE Synthetic
Engine oil with filter 7.5 litres
Manual gearbox oil 1,2 litres
Differential oil rear 90W SAE 1.0 litres
Cooling system 12.0 litres
Brake fluid Type DOT 4
Power steering fluid Type Dexron II/CHF 7.1/11S© Motor car History
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