BMW M62 and S62 engines

BMW automotive engine families listed as M62, S62. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.

Family specifications

BMW M62 engine

Field	Reported value
Production	1995–2005
Configuration	90° V8
Displacement	3.5 L (3,498 cc) 4.4 L (4,398 cc) 4.6 L (4,619 cc) 4.8 L (4,837 cc)
Cylinder bore	84 mm (3.31 in) 92 mm (3.62 in) 93 mm (3.66 in)
Piston stroke	78.9 mm (3.11 in) 82.7 mm (3.26 in) 85 mm (3.35 in) 89 mm (3.50 in)
Cylinder block material	Aluminium
Cylinder head material	Aluminium
Valvetrain	DOHC , with VVT on M62TU versions
Valvetrain drive system	Chain
Fuel type	Petrol
Predecessor	BMW M60
Successor	BMW N62

BMW S62 Engine

Field	Reported value
Production	1998–2003
Configuration	90° V8
Displacement	4.9 L (4,941 cc)
Cylinder bore	94 mm (3.7 in)
Piston stroke	89 mm (3.50 in)
Cylinder block material	Aluminium
Cylinder head material	Aluminium
Valvetrain	DOHC w/ VVT
Compression ratio	11.0:1
Fuel system	Manifold injection
Fuel type	Petrol
Oil system	Dry sump
Power output	294–466 kW (400–634 PS; 394–625 hp)
Torque output	500–600 N⋅m (369–443 lb⋅ft)
Successor	BMW S85

Variant specifications

Versions

Version	Displacement	Power	Torque	Redline	Year
M62B35	3,498 cc	173 kW (232 hp) at 5,700 rpm	320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 3,300 rpm	6,200	1996
M62TUB35	3,498 cc	180 kW (241 hp) at 5,800 rpm	345 N⋅m (254 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm	6,200	1998
M62B44	4,398 cc	210 kW (282 hp) at 5,700 rpm	420 N⋅m (310 lb⋅ft) at 3,900 rpm	6,100	1996
M62TUB44	4,398 cc	210 kW (280 hp) at 5,400 rpm	440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) at 3,600 rpm	6,100	1998
M62TUB46	4,619 cc	255 kW (342 hp) at 5,700 rpm	480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm	6,500	2001
Alpina F3	4,619 cc	250 kW (335 hp) at 6,000 rpm	470 N⋅m (347 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm	6,500	1996
Alpina F4	4,619 cc	255 kW (342 hp) at 6,000 rpm	480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm	6,500	2000
Alpina F5	4,837 cc	276 kW (370 hp) at 6,000 rpm	510 N⋅m (376 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm	6,500	2002
S62B50	4,941 cc	294 kW (394 hp) at 6,600 rpm	500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm	7,000	1998
Racing Dynamics R52	5,161 cc	306 kW (410 hp) at 6,400 rpm	514 N⋅m (379 lb⋅ft) at 3,900 rpm	7,200	2001

Recorded vehicle applications

M62B35

1996–1998 BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i
1996–1998 BMW 7 Series (E38) 735i/735iL

M62TUB35

1998–2001 BMW 7 Series (E38) 735i/735iL - 175 kW (235 hp)
1998–2003 BMW 5 Series (E39) 535i - 180 kW (241 hp)

M62B44

1996–1998 BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i
1996–1998 BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i/740iL
1997–1999 BMW 8 Series (E31) 840Ci

M62TUB44

1998–2003 BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i
1999–2001 BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i/740iL
1999–2003 BMW X5 (E53) X5 4.4i
2000–2004 Morgan Aero 8
2002–2005 Range Rover

M62TUB46

1999–2001 Alpina B10 V8
2000–2004 Morgan Aero 8 GTN
2002–2004 BMW X5 (E53) X5 4.6is

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Design, development and variant notes

The M62 revised the M60 architecture and used a single-row timing chain. Early examples could use Nikasil; most used Alusil. Wikipedia identifies Bosch Motronic 5.2 for the original engine.

The 1998 M62TU added inlet VANOS, electronic throttle control and Motronic ME7.2. The S62 performance derivative uses double-VANOS, individual throttles, a double-row timing chain and Siemens MSS52 management; it powered the E39 M5 and Z8, among other applications.

Variant dimensions and compression

These values are associated with the named variant and source qualifier; equipment and market specifications can differ. A dash means the value is not listed here.

Variant	Bore (mm)	Stroke (mm)	Compression ratio	Source qualifier
M62B35	84	78.9	—	—
M62B44	92	82.7	—	—
S62B50	94	89	11.0:1	Performance derivative

Data adapted from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0. Production dates and fitments reflect that revision; verify the exact engine code, market and vehicle before applying a specification.

Sources

Curated reference notes. Applicability follows the cited sources; hardware testing by this wiki is not implied.

Wikipedia: List of BMW engines. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1382309748; accessed 2026-11-10.
Wikipedia: BMW M62. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1348056700; accessed 2026-11-10.

Further Wikipedia-sourced details

The following additional information is drawn from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. An open-ended date reflects the source snapshot, not confirmed current production or fitment.

Additional technical and variant notes

The S62B50 is listed at 294 kW at 6,600 rpm, 500 N⋅m at 3,800 rpm and a 7,000 rpm redline. It has eight electronically actuated individual throttles and supplementary oil-scavenge pumps.

A Cosworth-developed twin-turbo M62B44 powered the 1998–2000 Bentley Arnage Green Label; the cited article lists 260 kW and 569 N⋅m.

Additional recorded applications

Source version or rating	Vehicle application as recorded
Versions / Alpina F3	1996-1998 Alpina B10 V8
Versions / Alpina F4	1998-2000 Alpina B10 V8
Versions / Alpina F4	2000-2002 Alpina B10 V8/1
Versions / Alpina F5	2002-2004 Alpina B10 V8S
Versions / Alpina F5	2002-2003 Alpina Roadster V8
Versions / Racing Dynamics R52	1999-2001 Racing Dynamics R52 Sport
S62	1998–2003 BMW M5 (E39)
S62	2000–2003 BMW Z8
S62	2005–2010 Ascari KZ1
S62	2006 Ascari A10

Further specifications from the cited article

Additional facts are adapted from this Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

For the US M62TUB44 technical update, the source lists 216 kW. The M62TUB46 is described with 10.5 mm intake and exhaust cam lift and stronger valve springs.

The Racing Dynamics R52 is a separate M62-based conversion with 94 × 93 mm bore and stroke, 11.3:1 compression and a stated 7,200 rpm redline.