BMW M52 engines are in the E36 3-series, E39 5-series, E46 3-series, and more. Learn about the M52 straight-6 engine. More content coming in the future.
The BMW E46 is a fan-favorite 3-Series chassis. Not only is it known for its fantastic chassis dynamics, but also its overall reliability and comfort. Along with some 4-cylinder options, the non-M E46 was known for its two inline-6 powertrains including the M52TU in early models and M54 in late models. Both engines received critical…
In 1995, BMW was facing some tough competition. Mercedes were cooking up the next E-Class which would release in 1996, with all of the luxury and technical prowess that the world had come to expect from BMW’s Stuttgart-based neighbors. Audi was putting out some winners too. The 1995 Audi A6 might not have been able…
To date, BMW has released the 3-Series over seven generations. As the most recognizable and celebrated model of the entire BMW lineup, the 3-Series epitomizes the fun daily driver. To the die-hard BMW enthusiasts out there, a battle rages on in regard to the 3-Series. Which generation is the best? While some BMW enthusiasts claim…
Among many other things, BMW is famous for their straight-6 engines. A lot of BMW’s straight-6 expertise comes from extensive experience, with the first BMW inline-6 being released in 1917. Since then, BMW has revised and perfected their 6-cylinder formula to a point where they truly hold the crown. The BMW M52 engine was a…
E36’s relatively small and lightweight nature can make them fun street or daily drivers. However, with these cars pushing 25+ years old, a few upgrades will go a long way in improving the handling and performance of them. One of the best performance upgrades is replacing the worn stock suspension with a set of coilovers….
Differenzierte Sauganlage – and because German’s can’t pronounce this either, BMW just took the first two letters from each word and called this the DISA Valve. BMW’s engineers discovered that the air path through the engine system has an impact on performance. In an effort to improve performance, BMW released the DISA valve in 1995….
The BMW M52 engine debuted in 1994 in the E36 3-series and continued in production until 2000. The predecessor was the M50 engine and it was succeeded by the M54 in 2000. 3 version of the M52 were manufactured: a 2.0L (M52B20), 2.5L (M52B25), and 2.8L (M52B28). In 1998 the three versions all received a…
