BMW M60 engine: specs and known issues
The BMW M60 is a naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine with a 3.0- and 4.0-liter displacement, produced 1992–1996, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.
Specs and history from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)
M60 at a glance
| Production | 1992–1996 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | 90° V8 | [1] |
| Displacement | 2997 cc (182.9 cu in) / 3982 cc (243.0 cu in) | [1] |
| Fuel type | Petrol | [1] |
| Valvetrain | DOHC | [1] |
| Timing drive | Chain | [1] |
| Block | Aluminum | [1] |
| Cylinder head | Aluminum | [1] |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | [2] |
Cars with the M60
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 M60
Chassis pages whose cars, per Wikipedia, used this engine.
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- Predecessor: BMW OHV V8
- Successor: BMW M62
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Common questions
When was the BMW M60 engine produced?
1992–1996, per Wikipedia.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW M60 (revision 1347753884, read 2026-10-23)
- Wikipedia: List of BMW engines
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