What engine did the E34 M5 have?

BMW S38 inline-six engine
The E34 M5 is powered by the BMW S38 inline-six engine, originally with a displacement of 3.6 L (220 cu in) and an output of 232 kW (311 hp), later upgraded to a 3.8 L (232 cu in) engine rated at 250 kW (335 hp).

What year did the M5 have a V10?

E60/E61 M5 (2004–2010) The E60 M5 was introduced in 2004, with a V10 engine and 7-speed paddle-shift transmission linking the car with the BMW Sauber Formula One program. The E60 M5 was the world’s first production sedan to use a V10 gasoline engine.

Which M5 has V12?

BMW E34 M5
One thing we can confirm – at least according to the Collecting Cars podcast featured above with current Top Gear presenter Chris Harris – is a V12-powered BMW E34 M5 Estate.

Is the M5 a V12?

The insane M5 was whipped up during development of the iconic F1, as a way to test out the 627-hp 6.1-liter V12 that would ultimately wind up nestled between the Macca’s three-person cabin and its rear axle.

What kind of engine does a BMW S38 have?

BMW S38. The BMW S38 is a straight-6 DOHC petrol engine which replaced the M88 and was produced from 1984-1995.

When did BMW replace the M88 with the S38?

In 1989, power output of the S38 was increased and it became the worldwide replacement for the M88. In 1998, the BMW M5 switched to the S62 V8 engine. There is therefore no direct successor to the S38, however the BMW S50 engine took over as BMW’s high performance straight-6 engine. The S38 is based on the M88/3 engine.

What’s the difference between the BMW S38 and S50?

There is therefore no direct successor to the S38, however the BMW S50 engine took over as BMW’s high performance straight-6 engine. The S38 is based on the M88/3 engine. Compared to the M88/3, the S38 has a lower compression ratio (9.8:1), simplified exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, dual-row timing chain and a shorter camshaft duration.

How big is the inlet valve on a S38B36?

Adjustment the valves is carried out as required. The clearances of the valves (cold engine): 0.28/0.33 mm. Stock S38B36 camshafts specs are: duration 264/110 deg, lift 10.7 mm. The size of inlet valves is 37 mm outlet 32 mm. Camshafts are set in motion by double row timing chain.