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BMW M50B20TU Engine Specifications

The BMW M50B20TU is a 2.0 liters (1,990 cc, 121.4 cubic inches) straight-six, four-stroke cycle naturally aspirated gasoline engine from BMW M50-family. The engine was manufactured from 1992 to 1996. It was a Technical Update of the M50B20 engine. The engine features a cast-iron block and aluminum head with a dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) and four valves per cylinder (24 in total). The engine is equipped with an electronic fuel injection system (MS40.1), VANOS (Variable Valve Timing System from BMW) for inlet camshaft, coil-on-plug ignition system, a knock sensor, and a lightweight plastic intake manifold. The engine has an 80.0 mm (3.15 in) cylinder bore and 66.0 mm (2.6 in) piston stroke. This engine has a compression ratio rating of 11.0:1 and a redline of 6,500 rpm. The M50B20TU engine produced 145 PS (110 kW; 147 HP) at 5,900 rpm of maximum output power and 190 Nm (19.4 kgm, 140 ft-lb) at 4,200 rpm of peak torque.

The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:

M50 - Engine Family
B - Gasoline
20 - 2.0 Liter Displacement
TU - Technical Update

GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA

Engine model ..................... M50B20 TU
Cylinder layout ..................... Four stroke, Inline-6 (Straight-6)
Fuel type ..................... Gasoline
Year of production ..................... 1992-1996
Total displacement ..................... 2.0 L, 1,990 cc (121.4 cubic inches)
Fuel system ..................... Electronic fuel injection (MS40.1)
Power adder ..................... None
Maximum power ..................... 145 PS (110 kW; 147 HP) at 5,900 rpm
Maximum torque ..................... 190 Nm (19.4 kgm, 140 ft-lb) at 4,500 rpm
Firing order ..................... 1-5-3-6-2-4
Dimensions (L x H x W) ..................... -
Weight ..................... 194 kg (428 lbs)

CYLINDER BLOCK

The BMW M50B20TU engine has a cast-iron cylinder block, bore is 80.0 mm (3.15 in) and stroke is 66.0 mm (2.6 in). The pistons are each fitted with two compression rings and a single oil ring.

Cylinder block alloy ..................... Cast iron
Compression ratio ..................... 10.5:1
Cylinder bore ..................... 80.0 mm (3.15 in)
Piston stroke ..................... 66.0 mm (2.6 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil) ..................... 2 / 1
Number of main bearings ..................... 7
Cylinder inner diameter (standard) ..................... 80.000 mm (3.1496 in)
Piston skirt diameter (standard) ..................... 79.980 mm (3.1488 in)
Piston ring side clearance ..................... Top ..................... 0.020-0.055 mm (0.0008-0.0022 in)
Second ..................... 0.020-0.065 mm (0.0008-0.0026 in)
Oil ..................... 0.020-0.055 mm (0.0008-0.0022 in)
Piston ring end gap ..................... Top ..................... 0.200-0.400 mm (0.0079-0.0157 in)
Second ..................... 0.200-0.400 mm (0.0079-0.0157 in)
Oil ..................... 0.200-0.500 mm (0.0079-0.0197 in)
Crankshaft journal diameter ..................... 60.000 mm (2.3622 in)
Crankpin diameter ..................... 45.000 mm (1.7717 in)
Main bearing cap bolts tightening procedure and torque specs:

Step 1: 20 Nm; 2.04 kgm; 14.76 ft-lb
Step 2: Tighten bolts at the angle of 50°
After securing bearing cap bolts, make sure crankshaft turns smoothly by hand.

Connecting rod bearing bolts

Step 1: 5 Nm; 0.51 kgm; 3.69 ft-lb
Step 2: 20 Nm; 2.04 kgm; 14.76 ft-lb
Step 3: Tighten bolts at the angle of 70°

CYLINDER HEAD

The cylinder head is made of an aluminum alloy with good cooling efficiency. The engine has a dual overhead camshaft with four valves per cylinder. Intake valves are 30.0 mm (1.18 in) in diameter and exhaust valves are 27.0 mm (1.06 in). Specifications of M50B20TU camshafts are as follows: duration is 228° for inlet and 228° for exhaust valves, valve lift is 9.0 and 9.0 mm, respectively. This motor is equipped with hydraulic lifters.

Valve Arrangement ..................... DOHC, chain drive
Valves ..................... 24 (4 valves per cylinder)
Intake/Exhaust duration ..................... 228°/228°
Valve head diameter ..................... INTAKE ..................... 30.000 mm (1.1811 in)
EXHAUST ..................... 27.000 mm (1.063 in)
Valve steam diameter ..................... INTAKE ..................... 6.000 mm (0.2362 in)
EXHAUST ..................... 6.000 mm (0.2362 in)
Head tightening procedure and torque specs:

Step 1: 30 Nm (3.06 kgm; 22.14 ft-lb)
Step 2: Tighten bolts at the angle of 90°
Step 3: Once again, tighten bolts at the angle of 90°

MAINTENANCE DATA

Compression pressure
Standard ..................... 10.2 kg/cm2 (9.9 bar, 145 psi) / 350 rpm
Oil system
Recommended engine oil ..................... 5W-30, 5W-40, 10W-30, 10W-40
Oil type API ..................... -
Engine oil capacity (Refill capacity) ..................... With filter change: 5.75 L (6.08 US. qt, 5.06 Imp. qt.)
Oil change interval, km (miles) ..................... 10,000 (6,000)
Ignition system
Spark plug ..................... Bosch: FGR7DQP, NGK: BKR6EQUP
Spark plug gap ..................... 0.7 mm (0.028 in)

VEHICLE APPLICATIONS

BMW 320i (E36) ..................... 1992-1994
BMW 520i (E34) ..................... 1992-1996

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