This list is some of the more common engine code designations that a US enthusiast may encounter. We concentrated on engines used in the US market, as well as BMW Motorsport production (S code) and racing (P code) engines. Below are charts detailing the BMW engine family codes with a handy de-coder image so you know how each code is broken down. BMW has gone through several variations on the engine designations from the 1960s to the 2000s they had the "M" engine family (not to be confused with BMW Motorsport) from the 2000s-2010s they had an N engine code from the mid 2010s they have a new modular B engine family. With revisions and updates over the years it's unlikely that parts will simply interchange so knowing the specific engine type can be very helpful when sourcing parts. For example, the inline-6 cylinder engines in the E34, E36, E39, E46, E53, Z3 and Z4 can all trace their origin to the M50 introduced in 1991. BMW engines evolve from one generation to the next but generally derive from one original design. But another code refers to the type of engine used in your BMW. The BMW E-chassis and F-chassis codes are obvious. You may come across many acronyms and short hand "codes" while shopping for parts for your BMW.
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