BMW N42 engine | |
Production: | 2001 - 2004 |
Configuration: | Inline-4 |
Head: | Aluminium |
Block: | Aluminium |
Valvetrain: | DOHC, with VVT & VVL |
Fueltype: | Petrol |
Predecessor: | BMW M43 |
Successor: | BMW N46 |
The BMW N42 is a DOHC four-cylinder petrol engine which replaced the BMW M43 and was produced from 2001-2004.[1] [2]
The N42 serves as the basis for the smaller N40 engine (which does not have Valvetronic).
The N42B18 won the 1.4-1.8 L category of the International Engine of the Year awards for 2001.[3]
In 2004, the N42 was replaced by the BMW N46 four-cylinder engine.
Compared with its M43 predecessor, the N42 features a DOHC valvetrain, VANOS (variable valve timing) and an aluminium engine block.[4] It was the first BMW engine to have Valvetronic (variable valve lift).[5] [6]
Version | Displacement | Power | Torque | Year | |
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N42B18 | 17961NaN1 | 850NaN0 at 5,500 rpm | 1750NaN0 at 3,750 rpm | 2001-2004 | |
N42B20 | 19951NaN1 | 1050NaN0 at 6,000 rpm | 2000NaN0 at 3,750 rpm | 2001-2004 |
The N42B18 has a displacement of 17961NaN1, uses Bosch Motronic ME9.2 engine management[7] and
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The N42B20 has a displacement of 19951NaN1, The N42B20 revs to 6600 rpm
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