BMW M62 engine
Overview
Production	1995–2005
Layout
Configuration	90° V8
Displacement	3.5 L (3,498 cc) 4.4 L (4,398 cc) 4.6 L (4,619 cc) 4.8 L (4,837 cc)
Cylinder bore	84 mm (3.31 in) 92 mm (3.62 in) 93 mm (3.66 in)
Piston stroke	78.9 mm (3.11 in) 82.7 mm (3.26 in) 85 mm (3.35 in) 89 mm (3.50 in)
Block material	Aluminium
Head material	Aluminium
Valvetrain	DOHC, with VVT on M62TU versions
Timing drive system	Chain
Combustion
Fuel type	Petrol
Chronology
Predecessor	BMW M60
Successor	BMW N62

BMW M62 is a naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine which was produced from 1995 to 2005.^[1] A successor to the BMW M60, the M62 features an aluminium engine block^[2] and a single row timing chain.^[3]

In 1998, a Technical Update included VANOS (variable valve timing) for the intake camshafts.

The S62 engine is the BMW M high performance version of the M62, which was released in the E39 M5, BMW Z8, Ascari KZ1, and the Ascari A10.

Design[edit]

Like the BMW M60 engine it replaced, the M62 is a DOHC engine with four valves per cylinder, an aluminium block and aluminium heads. The M62 has fracture-split forged connecting rods,^[4] hypereutectic pistons with ferrous coated side skirts. Most of the M62 engines used Alusil for the block material,^[5] however some early M62 engines used Nikasil cylinder coating instead.^[6][7]

Alusil technology integrates silicon throughout the aluminum cast so that liners or treated bores within this block family are not needed.

The M62 uses a Bosch Motronic 5.2 engine control unit (also called "DME")^[8] and a hot wire MAF.^[9]

Technical Update[edit]

In 1998, a "Technical Update" was applied to the M62, resulting in the M62TU variants. New features include single-VANOS (variable valve timing for the intake camshaft) and electronic throttle control. The engine management was updated to Motronic ME7.2.^[10][11]

Versions[edit]

Figures specified are for European models.^{[12][13][14][15][16][17]}

Version	Displacement	Power	Torque	Redline	Year
M62B35	3,498 cc	173 kW (232 hp) at 5,700 rpm	320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 3,300 rpm	6,200	1996
M62TUB35		184 kW (247 hp) at 5,800 rpm[a]	345 N⋅m (254 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm		1998
M62B44	4,398 cc	210 kW (282 hp) at 5,700 rpm	420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) at 3,900 rpm	6,100	1996
M62TUB44		213.27 kW (286.00 hp) at 5,400 rpm[b][citation needed]	440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) at 3,600 rpm		1998
M62B46	4,619 cc	250 kW (335 hp) at 5,700 rpm	470 N⋅m (347 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm		1997
M62TUB46	4,619 cc	255 kW (342 hp) at 5,700 rpm	480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm	6,500	2001
Alpina F5	4,837 cc	276 kW (370 hp) at 6,000 rpm	510 N⋅m (376 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm		2003
S62B50	4,941 cc	294 kW (394 hp) at 6,600 rpm	500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm	7,000	1998

M62B35[edit]

The M62B35 has a bore of 84 mm (3.3 in) and a stroke of 78.9 mm (3.1 in).^[3]

Applications:^[18]

• 1996–1998 BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i
• 1996–1998 BMW 7 Series (E38) 735i/735iL

M62TUB35[edit]

In 1998, the Technical Update was applied, resulting in the M62TUB35.^[3] Versions used in the E39 5 Series application have slightly more power than versions used in the E38 7 Series.

Applications:^[18]

• 1999–2001 BMW 7 Series (E38) 735i/735iL - 173 kW (232 hp)
• 1998–2003 BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i - 184 kW (247 hp)

M62B44[edit]

The M62B44 has a bore of 92 mm (3.6 in) and a stroke of 82.7 mm (3.26 in).

Applications:^[18]

• 1996–1998 BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i
• 1996–1998 BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i/740iL
• 1997–1999 BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci

M62B46[edit]

The M62B46 was developed by Alpina, and was designated the F3, based on the M62B44. It has a bore of 93 mm (3.7 in) and a stroke of 85 mm (3.3 in).^[19]

Applications:

• 1997–1998 Alpina B10 V8^[20]

M62TUB44[edit]

In 1998, the Technical Update was applied, resulting in the M62TUB44. In the United States, power for 2001-2003 540i models was increased to 216 kW (290 hp).^[21][22]

Applications:^[18]

• 1998–2003 BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i
• 1999–2001 BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i/740iL
• 1999–2003 BMW X5 (E53) X5 4.4i
• 2000–2004 Morgan Aero 8
• 2002–2005 Range Rover

M62TUB46[edit]

The M62TUB46 is based on the M62TUB44. Revisions include full metal vanos hubs. 10.5mm lift intake and exhaust camshafts. Stronger valve springs. Bore of 93 mm (3.7 in)Stroke of 85 mm (3.3 in). Underdriven crank shaft drive pulley. Two-piece oil scraper ring instead of three-pieces. 93 mm pistons with reduced height due to the increased stroke.

Applications:^[18]

• 1999–2001 Alpina B10 V8
• 2000–2004 Morgan Aero 8 GTN^[23]
• 2002–2004 BMW X5 (E53) X5 4.6is

Alpina F5[edit]

The F5 was developed by Alpina, based on the M62B44 engine.^[24][25][26] It has a bore of 93 mm (3.7 in) and a stroke of 89 mm (3.5 in).

Applications:^[18]

• 2002-2004 Alpina B10 V8S
• 2002-2003 Alpina Roadster V8

S62[edit]

BMW S62 Engine
Overview
Production	1998–2003
Layout
Configuration	90° V8
Displacement	4.9 L (4,941 cc)
Cylinder bore	94 mm (3.7 in)
Piston stroke	89 mm (3.50 in)
Block material	Aluminium
Head material	Aluminium
Valvetrain	DOHC w/ VVT
Compression ratio	11.0:1
Combustion
Fuel system	Dry sump
Fuel type	Petrol
Output
Power output	294–466 kW (400–634 PS; 394–625 hp)
Torque output	500–600 N⋅m (369–443 lb⋅ft)

The BMW S62 engine (full model code S62B50) is the high-performance variant of the M62, which is fitted to the E39 M5 and the E52 Z8. The S62 was BMW's first V8 engine to have double-VANOS (variable valve timing on the intake and exhaust camshafts).^[27]

The S62 engine produces 294 kW (400 PS; 394 hp) at 6600 rpm and 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 3800 rpm.^[28] The redline is 7000 rpm.^[29][30] The bore and stroke are 94 mm (3.7 in) and 89 mm (3.5 in) respectively. This results in a displacement of 4,941 cc (301.5 cu in), compared with the 4,398 cc (268.4 cu in) of the largest M62 engine at the time.^[27]

Other differences compared to the M62 include:

• Individual throttle bodies for each of the eight cylinders,^[31] which are electronically actuated^[32] and have driver-selectable "normal" and "sport" mode throttle response.
• Compression ratio is 11.0:1, compared with 10.0:1 for the M62^[33]
• A double-row timing chain, compared with the single-row chain used by the M62^[34]
• Hollow camshafts.^[27]
• Engine control unit is a Siemens MSS 52^[27]
• Dual air intakes and mass flow sensors^[35]
• A semi-dry sump oil system, consisting of two additional scavenging pumps which activates during hard cornering^[36][37]

Like the M62, the S62 has an aluminium block and head. The S62 was assembled at BMW's Dingolfing plant.^[31]

Applications:

• 1998–2003 BMW M5 (E39)
• 2000–2003 BMW Z8
• 1999–2006 Ascari KZ1
• 2006 Ascari A10

Bentley Arnage[edit]

The 1998-2000 Bentley Arnage (Green Label) is powered by a Cosworth-developed twin-turbo version of the M62B44.^[38] This engine produces 260 kW (349 hp) and 569 N⋅m (420 lb⋅ft).^[39]

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