BMW automotive engine families listed as N62. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.
Family specifications
BMW N62
| Field | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2001-2010 |
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated 90° V8 |
| Displacement | 3.6 L (3,600 cc) 4.0 L (4,000 cc) 4.4 L (4,398 cc) 4.8 L (4,799 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 84 mm (3.31 in) 87 mm (3.43 in) 92 mm (3.62 in) 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Piston stroke | 81.2 mm (3.20 in) 84.1 mm (3.31 in) 82.7 mm (3.26 in) 88.3 mm (3.48 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC w/ VVT & VVL |
| Fuel system | Port injected |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Predecessor | BMW M62 |
| Successor | BMW N63 |
Variant specifications
Versions
| Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N62B36 | 3,600 cc (219.7 cu in) | 200 kW (268 hp) at 6,200 rpm | 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm | 2001 |
| N62B40 | 4,000 cc (244.1 cu in) | 225 kW (302 hp) at 6,300 rpm | 390 N⋅m (288 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm | 2005 |
| N62B44 | 4,398 cc (268.4 cu in) | 235 kW (315 hp) at 6,100 rpm | 440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm | 2003 |
| N62B44 | 4,398 cc (268.4 cu in) | 245 kW (329 hp) at 6,100 rpm | 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) at 3,600 rpm | 2001 |
| N62B48 | 4,799 cc (292.9 cu in) | 265 kW (355 hp) at 6,200 rpm | 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm | 2004 |
| N62B48 | 4,799 cc (292.9 cu in) | 261 kW (350 hp) at 6,300 rpm | 475 N⋅m (350 lb⋅ft) at 3,400 rpm | 2005 |
| N62B48 | 4,799 cc (292.9 cu in) | 270 kW (362 hp) at 6,300 rpm | 490 N⋅m (361 lb⋅ft) at 3,400 rpm | 2005 |
| H1 | 4,398 cc (268.4 cu in) | 368 kW (493 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm | 2007 |
| H1 | 4,398 cc (268.4 cu in) | 390 kW (523 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 725 N⋅m (535 lb⋅ft) at 4,750 rpm | 2007 |
Recorded vehicle applications
N62B36
- 2001-2005 E65/E66 735i/735Li
N62B40
- 2005-2010 E60/E61 540i sedan and touring
- 2005-2008 E65/E66 740i/740Li sedan
N62B44
Applications - 235 kW (315 hp) version:
- 2003-2006 E53 X5 4.4i
Applications - 245 kW (329 hp) version:
- 2001-2005 E65/E66 745i/745Li
- 2003-2005 E60/E61 545i
- 2003-2005 E63/E64 645Ci
- 2005-2007 Morgan Aero 8 Series 2 and Series 3
N62B48
Applications- 261 kW (350 hp) version:
- 2007–2010 E70 X5 4.8i SAV
Applications- 265 kW (355 hp) version:
- 2003–2011 Wiesmann GT MF4 / Roadster MF4
- 2004-2006 E53 X5 4.8iS SAV
Applications- 270 kW (362 hp) version:
- 2005-2010 E60/E61 550i sedan and touring
- 2005–2010 E63/E64 650i coupé and convertible
- 2005-2008 E65/E66 750i/750Li
- 2008–2010 Morgan Aero 8 Series 4, Series 5, Aeromax, and Aero Coupe
- 2010–2015 Morgan Aero SuperSports
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Design, development and variant notes
The N62 is an aluminium twin-cam V8 with double-VANOS and Valvetronic. The N62B44 used the continuously variable DIVA intake; subsequent technical-update versions used a two-stage DISA intake.
The 4.8-litre version increased bore and stroke relative to the 4.4. Other update changes included engine management, emissions equipment, cylinder heads and exhaust components.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N62B36 | 84 | 81.2 | — | — |
| N62B40 | 87 | 84.1 | — | Technical-update version |
| N62B44 | 92 | 82.7 | — | — |
| N62B48 | 93 | 88.3 | — | — |
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 N62. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1382047370; 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 source describes the N62B44 DIVA intake's continuously variable tract length and states that the N62 technical update moved to a two-stage DISA system. It identifies the E53 X5 4.8is as a 4.8-litre production application retaining DIVA.
Additional recorded applications
| Source version or rating | Vehicle application as recorded |
|---|---|
| Design | 2004-2005 BMW 5 Series (E60) 545i |
| Design | 2004-2005 BMW 6 Series (E63) 645Ci |
| Design | 2001-2004 BMW 7 Series (E65) 745i/745Li |
| Design | 2004-2006 BMW X5 (E53) X5 4.4i and 4.8is |
| Design | 2005-2010 BMW 5 Series (E60) 550i |
| Design | 2005-2010 BMW 6 Series (E63) 650i |
| Design | 2005-2008 BMW 7 Series (E65) 750i/750Li |
| Design | 2007-2010 BMW X5 (E70) X5 4.8i |
| Versions / Alpina H1 — 368 kW | 2005–2007 in the Alpina B5 (E60/E61) |
| Versions / Alpina H1 — 368 kW | 2006–2007 in the Alpina B6 (E63) |
| Versions / Alpina H1 — 368 kW | 2003–2008 in the Alpina B7 (E65) |
| Versions / Alpina H1 — 390 kW | 2007–2010 in the Alpina B5 S (E60/E61) |
| Versions / Alpina H1 — 390 kW | 2007–2010 in the Alpina B6 S (E63) |