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BMW automotive engine families listed as N62. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.

Family specifications

BMW N62

FieldReported valueProduction2001-2010ConfigurationNaturally aspirated 90° V8Displacement3.6 L (3,600 cc) 4.0 L (4,000 cc) 4.4 L (4,398 cc) 4.8 L (4,799 cc)Cylinder bore84 mm (3.31 in) 87 mm (3.43 in) 92 mm (3.62 in) 93 mm (3.7 in)Piston stroke81.2 mm (3.20 in) 84.1 mm (3.31 in) 82.7 mm (3.26 in) 88.3 mm (3.48 in)Cylinder block materialAluminiumCylinder head materialAluminiumValvetrainDOHC w/ VVT & VVLFuel systemPort injectedFuel typePetrolPredecessorBMW M62SuccessorBMW N63

Variant specifications

Versions

EngineDisplacementPowerTorqueYearN62B363,600 cc (219.7 cu in)200 kW (268 hp) at 6,200 rpm360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm2001N62B404,000 cc (244.1 cu in)225 kW (302 hp) at 6,300 rpm390 N⋅m (288 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm2005N62B444,398 cc (268.4 cu in)235 kW (315 hp) at 6,100 rpm440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) at 3,700 rpm2003N62B444,398 cc (268.4 cu in)245 kW (329 hp) at 6,100 rpm450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) at 3,600 rpm2001N62B484,799 cc (292.9 cu in)265 kW (355 hp) at 6,200 rpm500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm2004N62B484,799 cc (292.9 cu in)261 kW (350 hp) at 6,300 rpm475 N⋅m (350 lb⋅ft) at 3,400 rpm2005N62B484,799 cc (292.9 cu in)270 kW (362 hp) at 6,300 rpm490 N⋅m (361 lb⋅ft) at 3,400 rpm2005H14,398 cc (268.4 cu in)368 kW (493 hp) at 5,500 rpm700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) at 3,500 rpm2007H14,398 cc (268.4 cu in)390 kW (523 hp) at 5,500 rpm725 N⋅m (535 lb⋅ft) at 4,750 rpm2007

Recorded vehicle applications

N62B36

2001-2005 E65/E66 735i/735Li

N62B40

2005-2010 E60/E61 540i sedan and touring2005-2008 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/745Li2003-2005 E60/E61 545i2003-2005 E63/E64 645Ci2005-2007 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 MF42004-2006 E53 X5 4.8iS SAV

Applications- 270 kW (362 hp) version:

2005-2010 E60/E61 550i sedan and touring2005–2010 E63/E64 650i coupé and convertible2005-2008 E65/E66 750i/750Li2008–2010 Morgan Aero 8 Series 4, Series 5, Aeromax, and Aero Coupe2010–2015 Morgan Aero SuperSports

BMW automotive engine directory

Design, development and variant notesThe 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 compressionThese 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.VariantBore (mm)Stroke (mm)Compression ratioSource qualifierN62B368481.2——N62B408784.1—Technical-update versionN62B449282.7——N62B489388.3——

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 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 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 applicationsSource version or ratingVehicle application as recordedDesign2004-2005 BMW 5 Series (E60) 545iDesign2004-2005 BMW 6 Series (E63) 645CiDesign2001-2004 BMW 7 Series (E65) 745i/745LiDesign2004-2006 BMW X5 (E53) X5 4.4i and 4.8isDesign2005-2010 BMW 5 Series (E60) 550iDesign2005-2010 BMW 6 Series (E63) 650iDesign2005-2008 BMW 7 Series (E65) 750i/750LiDesign2007-2010 BMW X5 (E70) X5 4.8iVersions / Alpina H1 — 368 kW2005–2007 in the Alpina B5 (E60/E61)Versions / Alpina H1 — 368 kW2006–2007 in the Alpina B6 (E63)Versions / Alpina H1 — 368 kW2003–2008 in the Alpina B7 (E65)Versions / Alpina H1 — 390 kW2007–2010 in the Alpina B5 S (E60/E61)Versions / Alpina H1 — 390 kW2007–2010 in the Alpina B6 S (E63)Further specifications from the cited articleAdditional facts are adapted from this Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0.The article describes the N62TU as changing exhaust manifolds, catalyst and sensor equipment, engine management and cylinder heads, alongside the DIVA-to-DISA intake change. It states that inlet and exhaust valve-stem diameter fell from 6 to 5 mm.The E53 X5 4.8is N62B48 is described with a 93 × 88.3 mm bore and stroke. The source distinguishes its DIVA intake from the later 4.8-litre production engines using DISA.

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Revision 1: BMW N62 engines

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

BMW automotive engine directory

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.

Revision 5: BMW N62 engines

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

BMW automotive engine directory

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	—	—

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)

Further specifications from the cited article

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

The article describes the N62TU as changing exhaust manifolds, catalyst and sensor equipment, engine management and cylinder heads, alongside the DIVA-to-DISA intake change. It states that inlet and exhaust valve-stem diameter fell from 6 to 5 mm.

The E53 X5 4.8is N62B48 is described with a 93 × 88.3 mm bore and stroke. The source distinguishes its DIVA intake from the later 4.8-litre production engines using DISA.