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BMW M50B20 Engine Specifications
The BMW M50B20 is a 2.0 liters (1,990 cc, 121.4 cubic inches) straight-six, four-stroke cycle naturally aspirated gasoline engine from BMW M50-family. The engine was manufactured from 1990 to 1992. The engine features a cast-iron block and aluminum head with a dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) and four valves per cylinder (24 in total). The engine is equipped with an electronic fuel injection system (DME M3.1), coil-on-plug ignition, a knock sensor, and a lightweight plastic intake manifold. The engine has an 80.0 mm (3.15 in) cylinder bore and 66.0 mm (2.6 in) piston stroke. This engine has a compression ratio rating of 10.5:1 and a redline of 6,500 rpm. The BMW M50B20 engine produced 145 PS (110 kW; 147 HP) at 6,000 rpm of maximum output power and 190 Nm (19.4 kgm, 140 ft-lb) at 4,700 rpm of peak torque.
Engine code identification:
M50 - Engine Family
B - Gasoline
20 - 2.0 Liter Displacement
| GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA |
Engine model ..................... M50B20
Cylinder layout ..................... Four stroke, Inline-6 (Straight-6)
Fuel type ..................... Gasoline
Year of production ..................... 1990-1992
Total displacement ..................... 2.0 L, 1,990 cc (121.4 cubic
inches)
Fuel system ..................... Electronic fuel injection (DME3.1)
Power adder ..................... None
Maximum power ..................... 145 PS (110 kW; 147 HP) at 6,000 rpm
Maximum torque ..................... 190 Nm (19.4 kgm, 140 ft-lb) at
4,700 rpm
Firing order ..................... 1-5-3-6-2-4
Dimensions (L x H x W) ..................... -
Weight ..................... 194 kg (428 lbs)
| CYLINDER BLOCK |
The BMW M50B20 engine has a cast-iron cylinder block, bore is 80.0 mm
(3.15 in) and stroke is 66.0 mm (2.6 in). The pistons are each fitted
with two compression rings and a single oil ring.
Cylinder block alloy ..................... Cast iron
Compression ratio ..................... 10.5:1
Cylinder bore ..................... 80.0 mm (3.15 in)
Piston stroke ..................... 66.0 mm (2.6 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil) ..................... 2 / 1
Number of main bearings ..................... 7
Cylinder inner diameter (standard) ..................... 80.000 mm
(3.1496 in)
Piston skirt diameter (standard) ..................... 79.980 mm (3.1488
in)
Piston ring side clearance ..................... Top
..................... 0.020-0.052 mm (0.0008-0.002 in)
Second ..................... 0.020-0.052 mm (0.0008-0.002 in)
Oil ..................... 0.020-0.055 mm (0.0008-0.0022 in)
Piston ring end gap ..................... Top .....................
0.200-0.400 mm (0.0079-0.0157 in)
Second ..................... 0.200-0.400 mm (0.0079-0.0157 in)
Oil ..................... 0.200-0.450 mm (0.0079-0.0177 in)
Crankshaft journal diameter ..................... 60.000 mm (2.3622 in)
Crankpin diameter ..................... 45.000 mm (1.7717 in)
Main bearing cap bolts tightening procedure and torque specs:
Step 1: 20 Nm; 2.04 kgm; 14.76 ft-lb
Step 2: Tighten bolts at the angle of 50°
After securing bearing cap bolts, make sure crankshaft turns smoothly by
hand.
Connecting rod bearing bolts
Step 1: 5 Nm; 0.51 kgm; 3.69 ft-lb
Step 2: 20 Nm; 2.04 kgm; 14.76 ft-lb
Step 3: Tighten bolts at the angle of 70°
| CYLINDER HEAD |
The cylinder head is made of an aluminum alloy with good cooling
efficiency. The engine has a dual overhead camshaft with four valves per
cylinder. Intake valves are 30.0 mm (1.18 in) in diameter and exhaust
valves are 27.0 mm (1.06 in). Specifications of M50B20 camshafts are as
follows: duration is 240° for inlet and 228° for exhaust valves, valve
lift is 9.7 and 8.8 mm, respectively. This motor is equipped with
hydraulic lifters.
Valve Arrangement ..................... DOHC, chain drive
Valves ..................... 24 (4 valves per cylinder)
Intake/Exhaust duration ..................... 240°/228°
Valve head diameter ..................... INTAKE .....................
30.000 mm (1.1811 in)
EXHAUST ..................... 27.000 mm (1.063 in)
Valve steam diameter ..................... INTAKE .....................
7.0 mm (0.2756 in)
EXHAUST ..................... 7.0 mm (0.2756 in)
Head tightening procedure and torque specs:
Step 1: 30 Nm (3.06 kgm; 22.14 ft-lb)
Step 2: Tighten bolts at the angle of 90°
Step 3: Once again, tighten bolts at the angle of 90°
| MAINTENANCE DATA |
Compression pressure
Standard ..................... 10.2 kg/cm2 (9.9 bar, 145 psi) / 350 rpm
Oil system
Recommended engine oil ..................... 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30,
10W-40
Oil type API ..................... -
Engine oil capacity (Refill capacity) ..................... With filter
change: 5.75 L (6.08 US. qt, 5.06 Imp. qt.)
Oil change interval, km (miles) ..................... 10,000 (6,000)
Ignition system
Spark plug ..................... Bosch: FGR7DQP, NGK: BKR6EQUP
Spark plug gap ..................... 0.7 mm (0.028 in)
| VEHICLE APPLICATIONS |
BMW 520i (E34) ..................... 1990-1992
BMW 320i (E36) ..................... 1991-1992
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