BMW Engine recreation from 1960-2025

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As a BMW driver myself, I thought of a new project! I’ve already recreated a BMW E39 in Automation, achieving 1:1 accuracy with every spec. Now, I’m taking that a step further: I’ll be recreating all BMW engines from 1960 to the present day and sharing my progress right here. I’ll be sharing my progress on these BMW engine recreations, along with some of their history :slightly_smiling_face:.

For some reason I couldn’t upload .engine files here, so I uploaded them all to Google Drive.
Automation Engines - Google Drive

Engines I will be recreating with all possible variants:

1960: M10

The BMW M10 engine, an inline-four designed by Baron Alex von Falkenhausen, was produced from 1962 to 1988. This legendary engine powered many iconic BMWs, known for its durable cast-iron block and adaptable aluminum cross-flow cylinder head.

  • Configuration: Inline-4
  • Block Material: Cast Iron
  • Head Material: Aluminum
  • Valvetrain: Single Overhead Cam (SOHC) with two valves per cylinder, chain-driven camshaft
  • Crankshaft: Forged steel
  • Connecting Rods: Forged steel
  • Piston Material: Aluminum alloy (cast for standard, forged for higher performance/turbo)
M115
  • Displacement: 1,499 cc (91.5 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 82 mm (3.2 in) x 71 mm (2.8 in)
  • Power Output: 55–59 kW (75–82 PS; 74–80 hp), 118 N⋅m (87 lb⋅ft)
    at 3700 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 8.0:1 – 8.8:1
  • Fuel System: Solex 38 PDSI carburetor
  • Applications: 1962-1964 BMW 1500, 1975-1977 BMW 1502
M116
  • Displacement: 1,573 cc (96.0 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 84 mm (3.3 in) x 71 mm (2.8 in)

M116 (Standard):

  • Power Output: 63 kW (86 PS; 84 hp), 130 N⋅m (96 lb⋅ft)
    at 3500 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 8.6:1
  • Fuel System: Solex 38 PDSI carburetor
  • Applications: 1964-1966 BMW 1600, 1966-1975 BMW 1600-2/1602

M116 (1600 ti):

  • Power Output: 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp), 141 N⋅m (104 lb⋅ft)
    at 4500 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
  • Fuel System: Twin Solex 40 PHH carburetors
  • Applications: 1967-1968 BMW 1600 ti
M41
  • Displacement: 1,573 cc (96.0 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 84 mm (3.3 in) x 71 mm (2.8 in)
  • Power Output: 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp), 167 N⋅m (123 lb⋅ft)
    at 4000 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 8.3:1
  • Fuel System: Solex 32 DIDTA carburetor
  • Applications: 1975-1980 E21 316
M98
  • Displacement: 1,573 cc (96.0 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 84 mm (3.3 in) x 71 mm (2.8 in)
  • Power Output: 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp), 110 N⋅m (81 lb⋅ft)
    at 3200 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
  • Fuel System: Pierburg 1B2 carburetor
  • Applications: 1981-1983 E21 315
M10B18
  • Displacement: 1,766 cc (107.8 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 89 mm (3.5 in) x 71 mm (2.8 in)
  • Power Output: 66–77 kW (90–105 PS; 89–104 hp), 135 N⋅m-145 N⋅m (100-107 lb⋅ft)
    at 3500-4500 rpm depending on spec.
  • Compression Ratio: 8.6:1 – 10.0:1
  • Fuel System: Solex 36-40 PDSI carburetor, Solex 38 PDSI carburetor, Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection, Bosch L-Jetronic electronic fuel injection, Pierburg 2BE carburetor
  • Applications: 1969-1972 1800, 1971-1975 1802, 1980-1983 E21 320i/320is (US only), 1980-1983 E12 518 (South Africa only), 1982-1987 E30 316, 1982-1988 E30 318i, 1981-1988 E28 518i
M118
  • Displacement: 1,773 cc (108.2 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 84 mm (3.3 in) x 80 mm (3.1 in)
  • Power Output: 66–96 kW (90–130 PS; 89–128 hp), 144 N⋅m-157 N⋅m (106-116 lb⋅ft)
    at 3000-5100 rpm depending on spec.
  • Compression Ratio: 8.6:1 – 10.5:1
  • Fuel System: Solex 36-40 PDSI carburetor, twin Solex 40 PHH carburetors, twin Weber DCOE-45 carburetors
  • Applications: 1963-1968 1800, 1963-1966 1800ti, 1964-1965 1800tiSA, 1974-1981 E12 518
M05
  • Displacement: 1,990 cc (121.4 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 89 mm (3.5 in) x 80 mm (3.1 in)
  • Power Output: 74–88 kW (100–120 PS; 99–118 hp)
  • Torque: 157–167 N⋅m (116–123 lb⋅ft)
  • Compression Ratio: 8.5:1 – 9.3:1
  • Fuel System: Solex 40 PDSI carburetor or Solex 40 PHH carburetors
  • Applications: 1965–1970 BMW 2000CS, 1966–1970 BMW 2000C, 1966–1972 BMW 2000, 1966–1971 BMW 2000ti, 1968–1976 BMW 2002, 1968–1971 BMW 2002ti
M17
  • Displacement: 1,990 cc (121.4 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 89 mm (3.5 in) x 80 mm (3.1 in)
  • Power Output: 85 kW (115 PS; 113 hp) at 5,800 rpm
  • Torque: 165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
  • Fuel System: Twin Stromberg 175 CDET carburetors
  • Applications: 1972–1977 BMW E12 520
M15
  • Displacement: 1,990 cc (121.4 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 89 mm (3.5 in) x 80 mm (3.1 in)
  • Power Output: 96 kW (130 PS; 128 hp) at 5,800 rpm
  • Torque: 177 N⋅m (131 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.3:1 – 10.0:1
  • Fuel System: Kugelfischer Mechanical Fuel Injection (MFI)
  • Applications: 1970–1973 BMW 2000tii, 1971–1975 BMW 2002tii, 1972–1974 BMW E12 520i (early models)
M43
  • Displacement: 1,990 cc (121.4 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 89 mm (3.5 in) x 80 mm (3.1 in)
  • Power Output: 80 kW (109 PS; 107 hp) at 5,800 rpm
  • Torque: 157 N⋅m (116 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 8.1:1
  • Fuel System: Solex 32-32 DIDTA carburetor
  • Applications: 1975–1979 BMW E21 320 (carbureted version)
M64
  • Displacement: 1,990 cc (121.4 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 89 mm (3.5 in) x 80 mm (3.1 in)
  • Power Output: 92 kW (125 PS; 123 hp) at 5,700 rpm
  • Torque: 172 N⋅m (127 lb⋅ft) at 4,350 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
  • Fuel System: Bosch K-Jetronic Mechanical Fuel Injection
  • Applications: 1975–1979 BMW E21 320i, 1975–1979 BMW E12 520i
M31
  • Displacement: 1,990 cc (121.4 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 89 mm (3.5 in) x 80 mm (3.1 in)
  • Power Output: 125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp) at 5,800 rpm
  • Torque: 245 N⋅m (181 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 6.9:1
  • Fuel System: Schafer PL 04 Mechanical Fuel Injection (with KKK BLD Turbocharger)
  • Applications: 1973–1975 BMW 2002 turbo
1971: M30

The BMW M30, or “Big Six,” was an iconic inline-six engine produced from 1968-1995. Renowned for its robustness, smooth power, and strong torque, this durable engine powered a wide range of BMWs, cementing its legacy as a true workhorse.

  • Configuration: Inline-6
  • Block Material: Cast Iron
  • Head Material: Aluminum
  • Valvetrain: Single Overhead Cam (SOHC) with two valves per cylinder, chain-driven camshaft
  • Crankshaft: Forged steel
  • Connecting Rods: Forged steel
  • Piston Material: Aluminum alloy (typically cast for standard, forged for higher performance/turbo variants or aftermarket)
M30B25V
  • Displacement: 2,494 cc (152.2 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 86.0 mm (3.39 in) x 71.6 mm (2.82 in)
  • Power Output: 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) at 6,000 rpm
  • Torque: 211 N⋅m (156 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
  • Fuel System: Dual Solex Zenith 35/40 INAT Carburetors
  • Applications: 1968–1977 BMW E3 2500, 1974–1975 BMW E9 2.5 CS, 1973–1976 BMW E12 525, 1976–1981 BMW E12 525, 1977–1979 BMW E23 725
M30B25
  • Displacement: 2,494 cc (152.2 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 86.0 mm (3.39 in) x 71.6 mm (2.82 in)
  • Power Output: 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) at 5,800 rpm
  • Torque: 215 N⋅m (159 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
  • Fuel System: Bosch L-Jetronic (Electronic Fuel Injection)
  • Applications: 1981–1987 BMW E28 525i, 1981–1986 BMW E23 725i
M30B28V
  • Displacement: 2,788 cc (170.1 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 86.0 mm (3.39 in) x 80.0 mm (3.15 in)
  • Power Output: 125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp) at 5,800 rpm
  • Torque: 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
  • Fuel System: Dual Zenith 35/40 INAT Carburetors
  • Applications: 1968–1977 BMW E3 2800 / 2800 L, 1968–1971 BMW E9 2800 CS, 1972–1976 BMW E12 528
M30B28
  • Displacement: 2,788 cc (170.1 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 86.0 mm (3.39 in) x 80.0 mm (3.15 in)
  • Power Output: 135 kW (184 PS; 181 hp) at 5,800 rpm
  • Torque: 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 4,200 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.3:1
  • Fuel System: Bosch L-Jetronic (Electronic Fuel Injection)
  • Applications: 1977–1981 BMW E12 528i, 1979–1986 BMW E28 528i, 1979–1986 BMW E23 728i, 1979–1987 BMW E24 628CSi
M30B30V
  • Displacement: 2,986 cc (182.2 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 89.0 mm (3.50 in) x 80.0 mm (3.15 in)
  • Power Output: 132 kW (180 PS; 178 hp) at 6,000 rpm
  • Torque: 255 N⋅m (188 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
  • Fuel System: Dual Zenith 35/40 INAT Carburetors
  • Applications: 1971–1975 BMW E9 3.0 CS, 1971–1977 BMW E3 3.0 S / L / Bavaria, 1976–1979 BMW E24 630 CS, 1977–1979 BMW E23 730
M30B30
  • Displacement: 2,986 cc (182.2 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 89.0 mm (3.50 in) x 80.0 mm (3.15 in)
  • Power Output: 147 kW (200 PS; 197 hp) at 5,500 rpm
  • Torque: 272 N⋅m (201 lb⋅ft) at 4,300 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
  • Fuel System: Bosch D-Jetronic / L-Jetronic (Electronic Fuel Injection)
  • Applications: 1971–1975 BMW E9 3.0 CSi, 1978–1979 BMW E23 730i (European Market), 1986-1995 E32 730i — 138 kW (185 bhp), 1988-1990 E34 530i — 138 kW (185 bhp
M30B32
  • Displacement: 3,210 cc (195.9 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 89.0 mm (3.50 in) x 86.0 mm (3.39 in)
  • Power Output: 145 kW (197 PS; 194 hp) at 5,500 rpm
  • Torque: 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) at 4,300 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.6:1
  • Fuel System: Bosch L-Jetronic / Motronic (Electronic Fuel Injection)
  • Applications: 1976–1984 BMW E24 633CSi, 1977–1983 BMW E23 732i, 1985-1988 E28 535i / 535is / M535i
M30B33V
  • Displacement: 3,295 cc (201.1 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 89.0 mm (3.50 in) x 88.0 mm (3.46 in)
  • Power Output: 139 kW (189 PS; 186 hp) at 5,500 rpm
  • Torque: 289 N⋅m (213 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
  • Fuel System: Dual Zenith 35/40 INAT Carburetors
  • Applications: 1973–1975 BMW E3 3.3 L (Long Wheelbase Sedan)
M30B34
  • Displacement: 3,430 cc (209.3 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 92.0 mm (3.62 in) x 86.0 mm (3.39 in)
  • Power Output: 160 kW (218 PS; 215 hp) at 5,500 rpm
  • Torque: 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
  • Fuel System: Bosch Motronic (Digital Motor Electronics)
  • Applications: 1982–1987 BMW E28 535i / M535i, 1982–1987 BMW E24 635CSi, 1982–1987 BMW E23 735i
M30B35
  • Displacement: 3,430 cc (209.3 cu in)
  • Bore x Stroke: 92 mm (3.62 in) x 86 mm (3.39 in)
  • Power Output: 163 kW (221 PS; 218 hp) at 5,400 rpm
  • Torque: 305 N⋅m (225 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm
  • Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
  • Fuel System: Bosch Motronic (Digital Motor Electronics)
  • Applications: 1988–1992 BMW E34 535i, 1988–1992 BMW E32 735i/iL

1977: M20
1978: M88
1986: S14
1986: S38
1987: M40
1987: M70
1989: M42
1989: M50
1991: M43
1992: M60
1992: S50
1992: S70
1993: M73
1994: M52
1996: M44
1996: M62
1998: S62
2000: M54
2000: S54
2001: N40
2001: N42
2001: N62
2003: N73
2004: N45
2004: N46
2004: N52
2005: S85
2006: N54
2007: N43
2007: S65
2008: N63
2008: N74
2009: S63
2009: N55
2011: N13
2011: N20
2012: N26
2013: B48
2014: S55
2015: B38
2015: B58
2019: S58
2022: S68

Also, check out my BMW E39 Touring Automation mod on the BeamNG repository or the mod page. BMW 5 Series E39 Touring | BeamNG

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are you going to share the engine file here too?
I wouldn’t mind a few for my personal projects. the S62, M54 and B58 in particular

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Yes, I will share the files here. I am currently finishing up with the M10 engine.

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M10 and M30 engines are released. More engines will be coming slowly.

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