What is a S52 motor?

The BMW S52 engine is a high performance variant of the M52 which powered the American and Canadian market E36 M3 from 1996–1999.

What BMW has the S50 engine?

E36 M3
Under its hood was a powerful, silky smooth, inline-six BMW engine, but where you bought your new M3 determined which engine you got. In the U.S., the E36 M3 was powered by the 3-liter S50 B30 US, upsized in 1996 to the 3.2-liter S52 B32 US.

Are S52 engines reliable?

The real beauty of this engine comes from its potential and its stone cold reliability. The S52 is incredibly responsive to modifications. It has tremendous aftermarket support, and new owners will be happy to know that the modification path is well-established.

What car has s52b32?

This engine can be found under a hood of the US/Canada BMW M3 E36 or Z3M cars until 2000. In 2000, it was replaced by the real M-engine – S54B32.

What cars have the M50 engine?

The BMW M50 engine is the successor to the M20, and predecessor to the M52 engine. The M50 was used solely in the E34 520i and 525i, and the E36 320i and 325i. It is a straight six, or inline-6, coming in at either 2.0L (M50B20) or 2.5L (M50B25).

Why do people love S52?

Due to its beefy, somewhat overbuilt nature, the S52 is also a prime candidate for forced induction of you so choose. The cast-iron block and strong bottom end can handle plenty of boost. To that end, stock or lightly modified S52s enjoy incredible longevity.

How long do S52 engines last?

200,000 miles
The cast-iron block and strong bottom end can handle plenty of boost. To that end, stock or lightly modified S52s enjoy incredible longevity. It’s not unheard of to see these engines with over 200,000 miles on them with just routine maintenance.

What is the difference between M50 and M52?

The M50 block is stronger due to it being steel, the M52 is Aluminium and if it overheats a couple of time you’re screwed. The M50 is near on bulletproof it can take up to 500hp on standard internals. Saying that Momz on here has a 2,8 in his compact and it goes like a rocket.