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BMW M52B20 Engine Specifications
The BMW M52B20 is a 2.0 liters (1,991 cc, 121.5 cu-in) straight-six, four-stroke cycle naturally aspirated gasoline engine from BMW M52-family. The engine was manufactured oNmunich Plant (Munich, Germany) from 1994 to 1998. The engine features a cast-aluminum alloy cylinder block with Nikasil coated cylinder liners. The aluminum cylinder head uses chain-driven double overhead camshafts (DOHC) and four valves per cylinder (24 valves in total). It is equipped with a Siemens MS 41.0, DME (Digital Motor Electronics) system, VANOS (Variable Valve Timing System from BMW) and a distributorless ignition system with individual ignition coils for each cylinder. Cylinder bore and piston stroke are 80.0 mm (3.15 in) and 66.0 mm (2.6 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating is 11.0: 1. The BMW M52B20 engine produced 150 PS (110 kW; 148 HP) at 5,900 rpm of maximum horsepower and 190 Nm (19.4 kgm, 140 ft-lb) at 4,200 rpm of peak torque.
Engine code identification:
M52 - Engine Family
B - Gasoline
20 - 2.0 Liter Displacement
| GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA |
Engine model ..................... M52B20
Cylinder layout ..................... Four stroke, Inline-6 (Straight-6)
Fuel type ..................... Gasoline
Year of production ..................... 1994-1998
Total displacement ..................... 2.0 L, 1,991 cc (121.5 cubic inches)
Fuel system ..................... Fuel injection system
Power adder ..................... None
Maximum power ..................... 150 PS (110 kW; 148 HP) at 5,900 rpm
Maximum torque ..................... 190 Nm (19.4 kgm, 140 ft-lb) at
4,200 rpm
Firing order ..................... 1-5-3-6-2-4
Dimensions (L x H x W) ..................... -
Weight ..................... ~158 kg(348 lbs)
| CYLINDER BLOCK |
The M52B20 cylinder block is cast aluminum alloy with Nikasil coated
cylinder liners. The cylinder bore is 80.0 mm (3.15 in) and the piston
stroke is 66.0 mm (2.6 in). The cylinders are exposed on all sides to
circulating coolant. The counterweighted crankshaft rotates in
replaceable split-shell main bearings. This engine used seveNmain
bearings.
The forged steel connecting rods use replaceable split-shell bearings at
the crankshaft end and solid bushings at the piston pin end. The pistons
are of the three-ring type with two upper compression rings and a lower
one-piece oil scraper ring. Full-floating piston pins are retained with
circlips. The compression ratio rating is 11.0:1.
Cylinder block alloy ..................... Aluminum alloy
Compression ratio ..................... 11.0:1
Cylinder bore ..................... 80.0 mm (3.15 in)
Piston stroke ..................... 66.0 mm (2.60 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil) ..................... 2 / 1
Number of main bearings ..................... 7
Cylinder inner diameter (standard) ..................... 80.000-80.010
mm (3.1496-3.15 in)
Piston skirt diameter (standard) ..................... 79.985-79.994 mm
(3.149-3.1494 in)
Piston pin outer diameter ..................... 22.000 mm (0.8661 in)
Piston ring side clearance ..................... Top
..................... 0.020-0.055 mm (0.0008-0.0022 in)
Second ..................... 0.020-0.055 mm (0.0008-0.0022 in)
Oil ..................... 0.020-0.055 mm (0.0008-0.0022 in)
Piston ring end gap ..................... Top .....................
0.100-0.300 mm (0.0039-0.0118 in)
Second ..................... 0.200-0.400 mm (0.0079-0.0157 in)
Oil ..................... 0.200-0.400 mm (0.0079-0.0157 in)
Crankshaft journal diameter ..................... 60.000 mm (2.3622 in)
Crankpin diameter ..................... 45.000 mm (1.7717 in)
| CYLINDER HEAD |
The cylinder head is made of an aluminum alloy with good cooling
efficiency. The M52B20 engine uses chain-driven double overhead
camshafts and four valves per cylinder. Standart head height is 140.0 mm
(5.5118 in). The cylinder head employs a crossflow design for greater
power and efficiency. Intake air enters the combustion chamber from one
side while exhaust gasses exit from the other. This engine is equipped
with a single VANOS (Variable Camshaft Timing) system.
Intake valves are 30.0 mm (1.1811 in) in diameter and exhaust valves are
27.0 mm (1.063 in). Valve clearance is set by self-adjusting (zero-lash)
hydraulic lifters for reduced valve noise and the elimination of routine
valve adjustment.
Cylinder head alloy ..................... Aluminum
Valve Arrangement ..................... DOHC, chain driven
Valves ..................... 24 (4 valves per cylinder)
Intake/Exhaust duration ..................... 228°/228°
Valve head diameter ..................... INTAKE .....................
30.0 mm (1.1811 in)
EXHAUST ..................... 27.0 mm (1.063 in)
Valve steam diameter ..................... INTAKE .....................
6.0 mm (0.2362 in)
EXHAUST ..................... 6.0 mm (0.2362 in)
Head tightening procedure and torque specs:
Step 1: 40.0 Nm; 4.1 kgm; 29.5 ft-lb
Step 2: Turn all bolts 90°
Step 3: Turn all bolts another 90°
| MAINTENANCE DATA |
Compression pressure
Minimum ..................... 10.0 kg/cm2 (9.9 bar, 145 psi) / 350 rpm
Compression differential limit between cylinders .....................
1.0 kg/cm2 (1.0 bar, 15 psi) / 350 rpm
Oil system
Recommended engine oil ..................... SAE 5W-30
Oil type ..................... BMW LL-01 or LL98
Engine oil capacity (Refill capacity) ..................... ~ 6.5 L
(6.87 US. qt, 5.72 Imp. qt.)
Oil change interval, km (miles) ..................... 5,000-10,000
(3,000-6,000)
Ignition system
Spark plug ..................... Bosch: FBLDCR
Spark plug torque ..................... 25 Nm (2.5 kgm, 18.4 ft-lb)
| VEHICLE APPLICATIONS |
BMW 320i (E36) ..................... 1994-1998
BMW 520i (E39) ..................... 1995-1998
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