Which BMW Has the N63TU? V8 Models Explained
Image: BMW N63 Engine for sale at mtautoparts.com BMW owners tend to care about engines a lot. Even people who swear they “don’t” usually do. The moment reliability, running costs, smoke from the exhaust, or a £2,000–£5,000 repair bill enters the chat, the engine suddenly becomes the topic. That’s exactly where the BMW N63 engine sits. It’s a proper BMW V8 on paper: 4.4 litres, twin-turbocharged, hot-vee layout, huge torque, effortless motorway pace. But it also has a reputation and not all of it is fair. Early N63s built the legend (and the fear). Then BMW quietly refined the engine again and again, which is where the N63TU comes in. So, if you’re asking: Which BMW has the N63TU? What does “TU” actually mean in real life? And why do some people say it’s “better”, but still not “cheap” to own? Let’s go through it properly. Like you’d explain it to a mate over a glass of beer. First things first: what is the N63TU? What does “TU” mean? N63TU means N63 Technical Update — B...
