Which BMW Has the N52 Engine?
Photo by Shooting Tyre on Unsplash If you know BMW engines, you’ve probably heard of the N52 . Smooth, reliable, one of BMW’s best naturally aspirated straight-six engines. The N52 engine was a big step forward in engineering when it arrived in the market in 2004. So, which BMWs came with the N52 engine? And what makes it so special compared to older models? Let’s break it down: models, specification, common problems and how to know if your BMW has one. Simply, everything in this short article. A Quick Look at the N52 Engine The BMW N52 replaced the older M54 engine in 2004. It came with some serious upgrades, better BMW motor parts and other improvements. Lets check it out: All-aluminium block with magnesium alloy for less weight. Valvetronic system for better throttle response. Double VANOS variable camshaft timing. Improved cooling system for efficiency. The N52 was built in different outputs, ranging from 174 hp (128 kW) in lower trims to 268 hp (200 kW) in the high-output eng...