BMW automotive engine families listed as M337. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.
Family specifications
BMW M337
| Field | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1952-1958 |
| Configuration | Straight-6 |
| Displacement | 2.0–2.1 L (122–128 cu in) |
| Cylinder block material | Cast iron |
| Cylinder head material | Cast iron |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Predecessor | BMW M78 |
Variant specifications
Versions
| Model | Displacement | Power | Torque | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M337/1 | 1,971 cc (120.3 cu in) | 48 kW (65 PS; 64 hp) at 4,400 rpm | 129 N⋅m (95 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm | 1952-1954 |
| M337/2 | 1,971 cc (120.3 cu in) | 54 kW (73 PS; 72 hp) at 4,400 rpm | 130 N⋅m (96 lb⋅ft) at 2,500 rpm | 1954-1955 |
| M337/3 | 2,077 cc (126.7 cu in) | 54 kW (73 PS; 72 hp) at 4,400 rpm | 135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) at 2,500 rpm | 1955-1958 |
Recorded vehicle applications
M337/1
- 1952-1954 501
M337/2
- 1954-1955 501A
- 1954-1955 501B
M337/3
- 1955-1958 501/3
BMW automotive engine directory
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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 M337. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1347753948; accessed 2026-11-10.