BMW M43 engine: specs and known issues
The BMW M43 is a naturally aspirated inline-four petrol engine with a 1.6-, 1.8- and 1.9-liter displacement, produced 1991–2002, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.
Specs and history from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)
M43 at a glance
| Production | 1991–2002 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Inline-4 | [1] |
| Displacement | 1596 cc (97.4 cu in) / 1796 cc (109.6 cu in) / 1895 cc (115.6 cu in) | [1] |
| Fuel type | Petrol, CNG | [1] |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 8V | [1] |
| Block | Cast iron | [1] |
| Cylinder head | Aluminium | [1] |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection / CNG | [2] |
Cars with the M43
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.
- 3 Series 316i, 318i, 316i Compact (E36)
- 3 Series 316g Compact (E36/5)
- 3 Series 316i, 318i/318Ci (E46)
- 5 Series 518i, 518g Touring (E34)
- Z3 1.8
- Z3 1.9
Model pages for the M43
Chassis pages whose cars, per Wikipedia, used this engine.
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When was the BMW M43 engine produced?
1991–2002, per Wikipedia.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW M43 (revision 1372842047, read 2026-10-23)
- Wikipedia: List of BMW engines
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