What BMW has the M50 engine?

The BMW M50 is a straight-6 DOHC petrol engine which was produced from 1990 to 1996. It was released in the E34 520i and 525i, to replace the M20 engine….BMW M50.

BMW M50 engine
Production	1990–1996
Layout
Configuration	Straight-6
Displacement	2.0-2.5 L

What is the difference between S50 and M50?

The S50 was BMW Motorsport's high-powered version of the M50 engine. Compared to the M50, the S50B30 engine differed in that it had: Throttle plates for each cylinder; A variable intake camshaft (VANOS);

How much power can a M50 handle?

In stock form they can withstand roughly 400 horsepower, and with some internal work, over 600 is possible, as is the case with Josh King's mighty 650hp M50 turbo.

Which E36 has the best engine?

Not only is the 328is a coupe, the best looking of all the E36 body styles, it sports with the best non-M engine the E36 ever came with, the M52 2.8 liter naturally-aspirated inline-six, with 190 hp.

Is the M50 a good engine?

Much like its successor, the M52, the M50 engine is considered to be bulletproof. With very strong internals, the engine blocks are able to deliver outstanding longevity with proper maintenance and care. Still to this day, the M50 is known as one of the most reliable BMW engines ever built.

What BMW has the M50 intake manifold?

The M50 intake manifold (right) from the E36 325i and 3.0L M3 is a popular and inexpensive way to improve the high RPM breathing and power of the later 1996-1999 cars.

Can you turbo an M50?

A turbo kit able to reliably produce over 400bhp. All you need is a tune. Here is FTWL's base turbo kit – without a management system.