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M2 G87
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BMW M2 G87: history, S58 engine, manual or automatic, M2 CS and specs
The BMW M2 G87 is the second-generation M2: an S58 twin-turbo straight-six with up to 480 hp, rear-wheel drive and a manual or automatic gearbox. Its history, engine, chassis, versions, performance and full specifications.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 4 min readBMW E90 325i buying guide: the straight-six 3 Series
The E90 325i offers a smooth straight-six at an affordable price. This buying guide covers the N52 and N53 engines, gearboxes, common issues such as oil leaks, water pump and bushings, and what to check.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW N52 engine explained: the naturally aspirated straight-six
The BMW N52 is one of the last naturally aspirated BMW straight-sixes. How it is built, the models that use it, its strengths, common issues such as oil leaks and VANOS, and maintenance tips.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW S50 and S52 engines explained: the six-cylinders of the E36 M3
The E36 M3 used different six-cylinder engines in Europe and North America. The BMW S50 and S52 explained: 3.0 and 3.2 litres, VANOS, known issues and maintenance tips.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW S55 engine explained: the twin-turbo six of the F80 M3 and F82 M4
The BMW S55 brought turbocharging to the M3 and M4. How the twin-turbo straight-six is built, the versions from the M2 Competition to the M4 GTS, known issues and the maintenance it needs.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 4 min readBMW S38 engine explained: the straight-six of the E28 and E34 M5
The BMW S38 powered the first two generations of the M5. Its link with the M1 engine, the 3.5, 3.6 and 3.8-litre versions, maintenance needs and what to check on a classic M5.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 5 min readBMW S58 engine explained: the twin-turbo straight-six of modern M cars
The BMW S58 engine powers the modern M3, M4, M2, X3 M and X4 M. How the twin-turbo straight-six is built, which models use it, power outputs and what owners should know about maintenance.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Comparisons · 7 min readBMW N54 vs N55 vs B58: which turbo straight-six is best?
Three generations of BMW turbocharged straight-six engines compared: the twin-turbo N54, the single-turbo N55 and the modular B58. Design, character, known weak points and what to look for.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 5 min readBMW engine codes explained: how to read S85, N55 and B58
S85B50, N55B30, B58B30: BMW engine codes look cryptic, but they follow a clear system. How to read them, what each part means and the most important BMW engines by code.
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