BMW S52 engine: specs and known issues
The BMW S52 is a naturally aspirated inline-six petrol engine with a 3.2- and 3.3-liter displacement, produced 1996–2001, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.
Specs and history from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)
S52 at a glance
| Production | 1996–2001 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Inline-6 | [1] |
| Displacement | 3152 cc (192.3 cu in) / 3299 cc (201.3 cu in) | [1] |
| Fuel type | Petrol | [1] |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, with VVT | [1] |
| Block | Cast iron | [1] |
| Cylinder head | Aluminium | [1] |
Cars with the S52
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.
- M3 (Canada and United States only) (E36)
- Z3M (Canada and United States only) (E36/7/8)
- 3 Series Alpina B3 (E46)
Model pages for the S52
Chassis pages whose cars, per Wikipedia, used this engine.
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- Predecessor: BMW S50B30US
- Successor: BMW S54
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Common questions
When was the BMW S52 engine produced?
1996–2001, per Wikipedia.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW M52 (revision 1377756647, read 2026-10-23)
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