BMW M40 engine: specs and known issues
The BMW M40 is a naturally aspirated inline-four petrol engine with a 1.6- and 1.8-liter displacement, produced 1987–1994, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.
Specs and history from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)
M40 at a glance
| Production | 1987–1994 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated straight-4 | [1] |
| Displacement | 1596 cc (97.4 cu in) / 1796 cc (109.6 cu in) | [1] |
| Fuel type | Petrol | [1] |
| Valvetrain | SOHC | [1] |
| Block | Cast iron | [1] |
| Cylinder head | Aluminium | [1] |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | [2] |
Cars with the M40
Cars and chassis codes named in Wikipedia's article on this engine. It can include related or successor models, so treat it as a lead and check your exact car. Open a linked model to see its repair costs.
Model pages for the M40
Chassis pages whose cars, per Wikipedia, used this engine.
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When was the BMW M40 engine produced?
1987–1994, per Wikipedia.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW M40 (revision 1347952073, read 2026-10-23)
- Wikipedia: List of BMW engines
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