Learn about the BMW M62 3.5L, 4.4L, and 4.6L V8 engines. These V8’s are in everything from the E39 535i to the E38 740i and E53 X5. We’re currently limited with only an M62 engine problems guide. However, we have more BMW M62 content coming soon!
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…
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 M62 is a naturally aspirated V8 engine used by BMW in various 5-series, 7-series, and X-series from 1995-2005. The engine came in five size variants ranging from 3.5L to 4.8L, generating anywhere from 232hp to 370hp with the 4.8L featured in the Alpina F5. In 1998 the engine received a technical update which included the…
