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BMW automotive engine families listed as P66. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.
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BMW P66 (2012-2016) BMW P66/1 (2017-2018) BMW P66/3 (2022-present)
FieldReported valueManufacturerBMW MotorsportProduction2012-presentConfigurationV8 naturally aspirated , 90° cylinder angle (2012-2018) twin-turbocharged , 90° cylinder angle (2022-present)Displacement4.0 L (244 cu in)Cylinder bore93 mm (3.66 in)Piston stroke73.6 mm (2.90 in)Cylinder block materialAluminum alloyCylinder head materialAluminum alloyValvetrain32-valve (four valves per cylinder) DOHCTurbochargerTwin (2022-present)Fuel systemElectronic indirect multi-point fuel injection (2012-2018) 350 bar (5,076 psi ) gasoline direct injection (2022-present)ManagementBosch Motronic MS 5.1Fuel typeAral Ultimate 102 RON unleaded racing gasolineOil systemCastrol EDGE Supercar 10W-60 fully synthetic lubricant, dry sump (2012-2014) Shell Helix Ultra Racing 10W-60 fully synthetic lubricant, dry sump (2015-2018)Cooling systemSingle water pumpPower output480 hp (358 kW) (2012-2016) later over 500 hp (373 kW) (2017-2018) @ 7,500 rpmTorque outputApprox. 500 N⋅m (369 ft⋅lbf )Dry weight326 lb (148 kg) excluding headers, clutch, ECU, spark box or filtersPredecessorBMW P65 (V8)SuccessorBMW P48 Turbo (I-4t)
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Design, development and variant notesP66 and P66/1 are naturally aspirated 4.0-litre DTM racing V8 engines. The P66/1 update for 2017 used a larger regulation intake restrictor and a higher stated output.The later P66/3 is a twin-turbo, direct-injection development for LMDh racing. Its forced-induction specification must not be applied to the earlier naturally aspirated DTM engines.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.
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Wikipedia: List of BMW engines. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1382309748; accessed 2026-11-10.Wikipedia: BMW P66. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1373634378; accessed 2026-11-10.
Further Wikipedia-sourced detailsThe 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 notesThe article lists around 480 bhp for the original restrictor-limited P66 DTM engine. The later twin-turbo P66/3 LMDh development is listed at 477 kW; racing rules and power limits are version-specific.Additional recorded applicationsSource version or ratingVehicle application as recordedBMW P66 (2012-2016) / ApplicationsBMW M3 DTM (E92)BMW P66 (2012-2016) / ApplicationsBMW M4 DTMBMW P66/1 (2017-2018) / ApplicationsBMW M4 DTMBMW P66/3 (2022-ongoing in cited revision) / ApplicationsBMW M Hybrid V8Further specifications from the cited articleAdditional facts are adapted from this Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.For the 2017 P66/1 DTM update, the source lists a 29 mm intake restrictor and approximately 373 kW, compared with the original's 28 mm restrictor and approximately 358 kW.Page organisation changed
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Revision 1: BMW P66 engines
BMW automotive engine families listed as P66. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.
Family specifications
BMW P66 (2012-2016) BMW P66/1 (2017-2018) BMW P66/3 (2022-present)
| Field | Reported value |
|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW Motorsport |
| Production | 2012-present |
| Configuration | V8 naturally aspirated , 90° cylinder angle (2012-2018) twin-turbocharged , 90° cylinder angle (2022-present) |
| Displacement | 4.0 L (244 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 93 mm (3.66 in) |
| Piston stroke | 73.6 mm (2.90 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminum alloy |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminum alloy |
| Valvetrain | 32-valve (four valves per cylinder) DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin (2022-present) |
| Fuel system | Electronic indirect multi-point fuel injection (2012-2018) 350 bar (5,076 psi ) gasoline direct injection (2022-present) |
| Management | Bosch Motronic MS 5.1 |
| Fuel type | Aral Ultimate 102 RON unleaded racing gasoline |
| Oil system | Castrol EDGE Supercar 10W-60 fully synthetic lubricant, dry sump (2012-2014) Shell Helix Ultra Racing 10W-60 fully synthetic lubricant, dry sump (2015-2018) |
| Cooling system | Single water pump |
| Power output | 480 hp (358 kW) (2012-2016) later over 500 hp (373 kW) (2017-2018) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque output | Approx. 500 N⋅m (369 ft⋅lbf ) |
| Dry weight | 326 lb (148 kg) excluding headers, clutch, ECU, spark box or filters |
| Predecessor | BMW P65 (V8) |
| Successor | BMW P48 Turbo (I-4t) |
BMW automotive engine directory
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.
Revision 4: BMW P66 engines
BMW automotive engine families listed as P66. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.
Family specifications
BMW P66 (2012-2016) BMW P66/1 (2017-2018) BMW P66/3 (2022-present)
| Field | Reported value |
|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW Motorsport |
| Production | 2012-present |
| Configuration | V8 naturally aspirated , 90° cylinder angle (2012-2018) twin-turbocharged , 90° cylinder angle (2022-present) |
| Displacement | 4.0 L (244 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 93 mm (3.66 in) |
| Piston stroke | 73.6 mm (2.90 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminum alloy |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminum alloy |
| Valvetrain | 32-valve (four valves per cylinder) DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Twin (2022-present) |
| Fuel system | Electronic indirect multi-point fuel injection (2012-2018) 350 bar (5,076 psi ) gasoline direct injection (2022-present) |
| Management | Bosch Motronic MS 5.1 |
| Fuel type | Aral Ultimate 102 RON unleaded racing gasoline |
| Oil system | Castrol EDGE Supercar 10W-60 fully synthetic lubricant, dry sump (2012-2014) Shell Helix Ultra Racing 10W-60 fully synthetic lubricant, dry sump (2015-2018) |
| Cooling system | Single water pump |
| Power output | 480 hp (358 kW) (2012-2016) later over 500 hp (373 kW) (2017-2018) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque output | Approx. 500 N⋅m (369 ft⋅lbf ) |
| Dry weight | 326 lb (148 kg) excluding headers, clutch, ECU, spark box or filters |
| Predecessor | BMW P65 (V8) |
| Successor | BMW P48 Turbo (I-4t) |
BMW automotive engine directory
Design, development and variant notes
P66 and P66/1 are naturally aspirated 4.0-litre DTM racing V8 engines. The P66/1 update for 2017 used a larger regulation intake restrictor and a higher stated output.
The later P66/3 is a twin-turbo, direct-injection development for LMDh racing. Its forced-induction specification must not be applied to the earlier naturally aspirated DTM engines.
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.
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 article lists around 480 bhp for the original restrictor-limited P66 DTM engine. The later twin-turbo P66/3 LMDh development is listed at 477 kW; racing rules and power limits are version-specific.
Additional recorded applications
| Source version or rating | Vehicle application as recorded |
|---|
| BMW P66 (2012-2016) / Applications | BMW M3 DTM (E92) |
| BMW P66 (2012-2016) / Applications | BMW M4 DTM |
| BMW P66/1 (2017-2018) / Applications | BMW M4 DTM |
| BMW P66/3 (2022-ongoing in cited revision) / Applications | BMW M Hybrid V8 |
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 2017 P66/1 DTM update, the source lists a 29 mm intake restrictor and approximately 373 kW, compared with the original's 28 mm restrictor and approximately 358 kW.