BMW N42
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| BMW N42 engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2001–2004 |
| Combustion chamber | |
| Configuration | Straight-4 |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW M43 |
| Successor | BMW N43 BMW N45 BMW N46 |
The BMW N42 is a straight-4 DOHC piston engine which replaced the M43 and was produced from 2001-2007.[1]
Compared with its M43 predecessor, the N42 features a DOHC valvetrain and variable valve timing (called VANOS by BMW) and variable valve lift (called valvetronic by BMW).[2]
| Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Redline | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N42B18 | 1,796 cc | 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) @ 5500 | 175 N·m (129 lb·ft) @ 3750 | 6500 | 2001-2004 |
| N42B20 | 1,995 cc | 105 kW (143 PS; 141 hp) @ 6000 | 200 N·m (148 lb·ft) @ 3750 | 6500 | 2001-2004 |
N42B18
The N42B18 has a displacement of 1796 cc,[1] uses Bosch DME ME9.2 fuel injection[3] and has twin-balancing shafts.[citation needed]
The N42B18 won the 1.4-1.8 L category of the International Engine of the Year competition for 2001.[4]
Applications:
- 2001-2004 E46 316i and 316ti
N42B20
The N42B20 has a displacement of 1995 cc,[1] uses Bosch DME ME9.2 fuel injection and has twin-balancing shafts.[citation needed]
Applications:
- 2001-2004 E46 318i/318Ci/318ti
See also
References
External links
- The UnixNerd's BMW N42 engine page with photos, history and common problems.
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