BMW M62 engine: specs and known issues
The BMW M62 is a naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine with a 3.5-, 4.4-, 4.6- and 4.8-liter displacement, produced 1995–2005, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.
Specs and history from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)
M62 at a glance
| Production | 1995–2005 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | 90° V8 | [1] |
| Displacement | 3498 cc (213.5 cu in) / 4398 cc (268.4 cu in) / 4619 cc (281.9 cu in) / 4837 cc (295.2 cu in) | [1] |
| Fuel type | Petrol | [1] |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, with VVT on M62TU versions | [1] |
| Timing drive | Chain | [1] |
| Block | Aluminium | [1] |
| Cylinder head | Aluminium | [1] |
Cars with the M62
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.
- 5 Series 535i (E39)
- 7 Series 735i/735iL (E38)
- 5 Series 540i (E39)
- 7 Series 740i/740iL (E38)
- 8 Series 840Ci (E31)
- X5 4.4i (E53)
- X5 4.6is (E53)
- Z8 Alpina Roadster V8 (E52)
Model pages for the M62
Chassis pages whose cars, per Wikipedia, used this engine.
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When was the BMW M62 engine produced?
1995–2005, per Wikipedia.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW M62 (revision 1348056700, read 2026-10-23)
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