BMW M50B25TU

The BMW M50B25TU is a 2.5 liters (2,494 cc, 152.2 cu·in) straight-six, four-stroke cycle natural aspirated gasoline engine from BMW M50-family. The engine was manufactured on Munich Plant (Munich, Germany) from 1992 to 1996.

The BMW M50B25TU 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 (DME M3.3.1), 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 84.0 mm (3.31 in) cylinder bore and 75.0 mm (2.95 in) piston stroke. This engine has a compression ratio rating of 10.5:1 and a redline of 6,500 rpm. The BMW M50B25TU engine produced 192 PS (141 kW; 189 HP) at 5,900 rpm of maximum output power and 245 N·m (25 kg·m, 180.6 ft·lb) at 4,200 rpm of peak torque for BMW E36 and 450 N·m (45.9 kg·m, 331.7 ft·lb) at 4,200 rpm for BMW E34.

The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:

• M50 – Engine Family
• B – Gasoline
• 25 – 2.5 Liter Displacement
• TU – Technical Update

General information

Cylinder block

The BMW M50B25TU engine has a cast-iron cylinder block, bore is 84.0 mm (3.31 in) and stroke is 75.0 mm (2.95 in). The compression ratio rating of 10.5:1. The pistons are each fitted with two compression rings and a single oil ring.

Main bearing cap bolts tightening procedure and torque specs:

• Step 1: 20 Nm; 2.04 kg·m; 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 kg·m; 3.69 ft·lb
• Step 2: 20 Nm; 2.04 kg·m; 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 33.0 mm (1.30 in) in diameter and exhaust valves are 30.5 mm (1.20 in). Specifications of M50B25TU 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.

Head tightening procedure and torque specs:

• Step 1: 30 Nm (3.06 kg·m; 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

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