BMW M40 Engine (e36, e30)

BMW M40 Engine (e36, e30)

Manufacturer: BMW
Production: 1987–1995
Predecessor: BMW M12
Successor: span>BMW M43
Class: SOHC traight-4
Engine: 1.6 L (1596 cc/97 in³)1.8 L (1796 cc/109 in³)
Related: BMW M42
Similar: Mercedes-Benz M102


M40B16

The M40B16 is a 1.6 L (1596cc) version of the M40 producing 102 hp of mechanical power and 143 ft. lbf of force using Bosch M1.3 fuel injection.

Applications:

* 1988–1995 E30 316i
* 1990–1994 E36 316i

M40B18

The M40B18 is a 1.8 L (1796cc) version of the M40 producing 115 hp of mechanical power and 165 ft. lbf. of force. Like the M40B16, it also uses Bosch M1.3 fuel injection.

Applications:

* 1987–1995 E30 318i
* 1988–1994 E34 518i
* 1992–1993 E36 318i

Models
Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline Year
M40B16 1.6 L (1596 cc/97 in³) 75 kW (101 hp) @ 5500 143 N•m (105 ft•lbf) @ 4250 6200 1988
73 kW (98 hp) @ 5500 141 N•m (104 ft•lbf) @ 4250 6200 1988
M40B18 1.8 L (1796 cc/109 in³) 85 kW (114 hp) @ 5500 165 N•m (122 ft•lbf) @ 4250 6200 1987
83 kW (111 hp) @ 5500 162 N•m (119 ft•lbf) @ 4250 6200 1987