bmw m30b30

General

engine brand: bmw
production years: 1971-1994
manufacturer: Munich Plant
also called: M30
engine lifespan: ~400 000

Power and torque

power: 184/5800 / 188/5800 / 197/5800
torque: 255/3500 / 260/4000 / 275/4000

Fuel

fuel system: carburetor/injector
fuel type: petrol

Timing

Oil

recommended engine oil: 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 10W-40/ 15W-40
engine oil capacity: 5.75
oil consumption: up to 1000
oil change interval: 7000-10000
normal engine operating temperature: ~90

Displacement and turbo

displacement: 2986
compression ratio: 9.0 / 9.2

Dimensions and measurements

weight: ~135
cylinder bore: 89
piston stroke: 80

Engine block

cylinder block: cast iron
configuration: inline
number of cylinders: 6
valves per cylinder: 2