This page is dedicated to the BMW M60 3.0L and 4.0L V8 engine. It’s in the E34 5-series, E32 & E38 7-series, and E31 8-series models. Right now our M60 content is limited to common engine problems. Look for more content in the future, though!
When you think of engines that BMW is known for, a number of straight-6s will likely come to mind first. With that being said, BMW has a rich history with engines of all shapes and sizes. While BMW has since shifted towards a lower-displacement turbocharged formula, beefy German V8s have a strong presence in BMW’s…
The M60 engine made its debut in 1992 as BMW’s first V8 in more than 25 years. It’s available in two variants – the M60B30 3.0L V8 and the M60B40 4.0L V8. Power comes in at 215hp and 282hp, respectively. These are pretty impressive numbers for smaller V8 engines, especially considering the era. BMW’s M60…
