What BMWS have the M54?

It was released in the E53 X5 and is the replacement for the M52 engine. The S54 is the equivalent high performance engine, used in the E46 M3, the Z3 M CoupĂ©/Roadster and the E85/E86 Z4 M. The BMW M56 SULEV engine (sold in several states of the United States) is based on the M54….BMW M54.

BMW M54 engine
Successor BMW N52

What car did the S54 come in?

BMW’s S54 engine debuted in the 2000 E46 M3 and remained in production through 2008, powering only the E85 Z4 M Roadster in the later years. The stout inline-6 S54 managed an impressive 102.5hp per liter in the 333hp US models. Notably, it is the last naturally aspirated inline-6 M3 engine.

What was the first M Series BMW?

BMW M1
The very first BMW road car to be blessed with the now iconic BMW M badge was in fact a supercar, ingeniously named the BMW M1. Launched in 1978, the M1 is the only ever mid-engined M car.

Is M54 a good engine?

The M54 engine is a naturally aspirated inline-6 that was primarily featured in the 2000-2006 E46 3-series, in addition to the Z3/Z4 and X3/X5 models of the time. They are known to be overall great performers, reliable, and tons of fun.

Is N52 better than M54?

According to Wikipedia the earlier M54 makes slightly more power at 228hp vs 215hp for the latter N52. Probably not enough difference to worry about. Although there does seem to be a 35ft-lb torque difference, in favour of the older engine.

How many BMW M cars are there?

M-engined cars BMW produced a total of 3648 units between 9/1987 and 11/1990 of which a majority of 2542 units were made available in two-door form (code name AK95).

Which BMW has the S54 engine?

BMW S54: The M3’s Last and Most Impressive Naturally Aspirated Straight-Six. Since its release in October 2000, the E46 M3 has become one of the most beloved BMWs of all time, mainly because it was equipped with an incredibly good engine, the iconic S54.

What engine is S54 BMW?

S54B32. The standard S54B32 engine produced 338 hp at 7,900 rpm and 269 lb-ft of torque at 4,900 rpm. This engine powered the E46 M3, Wiesmann MF 3 Roadster, E85 Z4 M Roadster, and the E86 Z4 M Coupé. In the U.S. and Canada, it was detuned to comply with emission regulations and delivered 333hp and 262lb-ft of torque.

What’s the best M BMW?

The 11 best BMW M cars ever

  • BMW M1. The BMW M1 has to be here.
  • BMW M5 (E28) The first bonafide production M car as we know it was the E28 M5 and what a sweetheart that car was.
  • BMW M3 (E30)
  • BMW M3 CS (E46)
  • BMW M3 CRT (E90)
  • BMW M5 Touring (E61)
  • BMW 1 Series M Coupe.
  • BMW M2 CS.