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|Type = '''Note what type of fuel it consumes''' | |Type = '''Note what type of fuel it consumes''' | ||
|Production/Introduction = '''produced/introduced from when to when''' | |Production/Introduction = '''produced/introduced from when to when''' | ||
|Status = | |Status = "''In Production''" | ||
|Displacement = '''in litres, cc's or cu-in.''' | |Displacement = '''in litres, cc's or cu-in.''' | ||
|Aspiration = '''write its type of aspiration''' | |Aspiration = '''write its type of aspiration''' | ||
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The '''N62''' is the latest [[V8]] from [[BMW]], built in | The '''N62''' is the latest [[V8]] from [[BMW]], built in Munich, Germany. It has an Alusil aluminum engine block and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads. | ||
It uses SFI [[fuel injection]], has 4 valves per cylinder with [[BMW]]'s double-[[VANOS]] and [[Valvetronic]] technologies and features fracture-split forged powdered metal connecting rods. | It uses SFI [[fuel injection]], has 4 valves per cylinder with [[BMW]]'s double-[[VANOS]] and [[Valvetronic]] technologies and features fracture-split forged powdered metal connecting rods. | ||
In the [[International Engine of the Year]] awards in 2002, the N62 won overall as well as claiming the "Best New Engine" and "Above 4-litre" categories. | In the [[International Engine of the Year]] awards in 2002, the N62 won overall as well as claiming the "Best New Engine" and "Above 4-litre" categories. | ||
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==Unique Attributes== | |||
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==Criticisms== | |||
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==Variants== | |||
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==N62B36== | ===N62B36=== | ||
The '''N62B36''' is a 3.6 L (3600 cc) version producing 200 kW (272 hp) at 6200 rpm and 360 N·m (266 ft·lbf) of torque at 3700 rpm. Bore is 84 mm and stroke is 81.2 mm. | The '''N62B36''' is a 3.6 L (3600 cc) version producing 200 kW (272 hp) at 6200 rpm and 360 N·m (266 ft·lbf) of torque at 3700 rpm. Bore is 84 mm and stroke is 81.2 mm. | ||
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* 2002-2003 [[BMW E65|E65/E66]] [[BMW 7-Series|735i/735Li]] | * 2002-2003 [[BMW E65|E65/E66]] [[BMW 7-Series|735i/735Li]] | ||
==N62B40== | ===N62B40=== | ||
The '''N62B40''' is a 4.0 L (4000 cc/244 in³) version producing 225 kW (306 hp) at 6300 rpm and 390 N·m (288 ft·lbf) at 3500 rpm. Bore is 87 mm and stroke is 84.1 mm. | The '''N62B40''' is a 4.0 L (4000 cc/244 in³) version producing 225 kW (306 hp) at 6300 rpm and 390 N·m (288 ft·lbf) at 3500 rpm. Bore is 87 mm and stroke is 84.1 mm. | ||
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* [[BMW E65|E65/E66]] [[BMW 7-Series|740i/740Li]] | * [[BMW E65|E65/E66]] [[BMW 7-Series|740i/740Li]] | ||
==N62B44== | ===N62B44=== | ||
The '''N62B44''' is a 4.4 L (4398 cc) version. Bore is 92 mm and stroke is 82.7 mm. There are two versions, one producing 235 kW (319 hp) at 6100 rpm and 440 N·m (325 ft·lbf) at 3700 rpm and the other 245 kW (333 hp) at 6100 rpm and 450 N·m (332 ft·lbf) at 3600 rpm. | The '''N62B44''' is a 4.4 L (4398 cc) version. Bore is 92 mm and stroke is 82.7 mm. There are two versions, one producing 235 kW (319 hp) at 6100 rpm and 440 N·m (325 ft·lbf) at 3700 rpm and the other 245 kW (333 hp) at 6100 rpm and 450 N·m (332 ft·lbf) at 3600 rpm. | ||
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** 2005-Present [[Morgan Aero 8]][[http://www.autosite.com/content/research/buyersguide/index.cfm/action/viewGuide/year_si/2005/make_vch/Morgan/model_vch/Aero%208/xml/2005-morgan-aero-8.xml]] | ** 2005-Present [[Morgan Aero 8]][[http://www.autosite.com/content/research/buyersguide/index.cfm/action/viewGuide/year_si/2005/make_vch/Morgan/model_vch/Aero%208/xml/2005-morgan-aero-8.xml]] | ||
==N62B48== | ===N62B48=== | ||
:''See also [[BMW N62B48 engine]] for more details'' | :''See also [[BMW N62B48 engine]] for more details'' | ||
==Design quirks and oddities== | ==Design quirks and oddities== | ||
Revision as of 12:21, 24 March 2009
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| BMW N62 series | |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| aka | Type aka here, not up there |
| Type | Note what type of fuel it consumes |
| Production/Introduction | produced/introduced from when to when |
| Status | "In Production" |
| Displacement | in litres, cc's or cu-in. |
| Aspiration | write its type of aspiration |
| Configuration | write the configuration of the cylinders |
| Cylinders | write the number of cylinders present |
| Fuel System | write if it is injected or carburated and the system used |
| Lubrification | indicate the engine's type of lubrification |
| Output | N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft. of torque @ N/A rpm |
| Bore | in inches |
| Stroke | in inches |
| Compression | write compression ratio here |
| In. Valves | in inches |
| Ex. Valves | in inches |
| Firing Order | Firing order of cylinders |
| Left Bank | Write which cylinders are in this bank (write N/A if it it is inline) |
| Right Bank | (same as above) |
| Length | in inches |
| Diameter | in inches |
| Width | in inches |
| Height | in inches |
| Dry Weight | lbs. / kg. |
| Fuel Consumption | city/highway (mpg & km/L) |
| Emission/s | CO: g/km CO2: g/km NOx: g/km Hydrocarbon: g/km Particulate: g/km |
| Chief Engineer | write here |
The N62 is the latest V8 from BMW, built in Munich, Germany. It has an Alusil aluminum engine block and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads.
It uses SFI fuel injection, has 4 valves per cylinder with BMW's double-VANOS and Valvetronic technologies and features fracture-split forged powdered metal connecting rods.
In the International Engine of the Year awards in 2002, the N62 won overall as well as claiming the "Best New Engine" and "Above 4-litre" categories.
Photos
Unique Attributes
If there are any features of this vehicle that sets it apart from other vehicles in its class, then mention those unique attributes here.
Criticisms
Please make sure to keep critiques in a third-person point of view. If using criticisms from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.
Variants
| Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Redline | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N62B36 | 3.6 L (3600 cc/219 in³) | 200 kW (272 hp) @ 6200 | 360 N·m (262 ft·lbf) @ 3700 | 6500 | 2001 |
| N62B40 | 4.0 L (4000 cc/244 in³) | 225 kW (306 hp) @ 6300 | 390 N·m (288 ft·lbf) @ 3500 | 6500 | 2005 |
| N62B44 | 4.4 L (4398 cc/268 in³) | 235 kW (319 hp) @ 6100 | 440 N·m (325 ft·lbf) @ 3700 | 6500 | 2001 |
| 245 kW (333 hp) @ 6100 | 450 N·m (332 ft·lbf) @ 3600 | 6500 | 2001 | ||
| N62B48 | 4.8 L (4799 cc/292 in³) | 265 kW (360 hp) @ 6200 | 500 N·m (369 ft·lbf) @ 3500 | 6500 | 2004 |
| 270 kW (367 hp) @ 6300 | 490 N·m (361 ft·lbf) @ 3400 | 6500 | 2005 |
N62B36
The N62B36 is a 3.6 L (3600 cc) version producing 200 kW (272 hp) at 6200 rpm and 360 N·m (266 ft·lbf) of torque at 3700 rpm. Bore is 84 mm and stroke is 81.2 mm.
Applications:
- 2002-2003 E65/E66 735i/735Li
N62B40
The N62B40 is a 4.0 L (4000 cc/244 in³) version producing 225 kW (306 hp) at 6300 rpm and 390 N·m (288 ft·lbf) at 3500 rpm. Bore is 87 mm and stroke is 84.1 mm.
Applications:
N62B44
The N62B44 is a 4.4 L (4398 cc) version. Bore is 92 mm and stroke is 82.7 mm. There are two versions, one producing 235 kW (319 hp) at 6100 rpm and 440 N·m (325 ft·lbf) at 3700 rpm and the other 245 kW (333 hp) at 6100 rpm and 450 N·m (332 ft·lbf) at 3600 rpm.
Applications:
- 245 kW (333 hp) and 450 N·m (332 ft·lbf)
- 2002-2005 E65/E66 745i/745Li
- 2004-2005 E60/E61 545i
- 2004-2005 E63/E64 645Ci
- 2005-Present Morgan Aero 8[[1]]
N62B48
- See also BMW N62B48 engine for more details
Design quirks and oddities
Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the vehicle in this section.
Awards
List out notable awards that the model has recieved while in production. Boldface the company or orgainization that gives out the award, and Italicize the name of the award.
See Also
External Links
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