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New Bmw B58 Engine

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March 16, 2026

BMW’s New B58 3-liter Engine Won’t Be a Tuner’s Delight - autoevolution
BMW’s New B58 3-liter Engine Won’t Be a Tuner’s Delight - autoevolution Image via www.autoevolution.com
2024 540i xDrive with B58 Engine - Most Efficient BMW Six-Cylinder Ever?
2024 540i xDrive with B58 Engine - Most Efficient BMW Six-Cylinder Ever? Image via www.bmwblog.com

BMW's B58 turbocharged inline-six powers 41 models across BMW, Toyota, Morgan, and Ineos. A 2025 update adds more power, torque, and efficiency. The BMW B58 is a turbocharged straight-six engine, which began production in 2015.

First Look at BMW B58 Engine Gen 3 - YouTube
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[1] The B58 replaced the N55 and was launched in the F30 340i. [2] The B58 is part of BMW's modular engine family, each engine using a displacement of 500 cc (30.5 cu in) per cylinder, following the B38 and B48 engine. [3] The B58 engine was named to Ward's World's 10 Best Engines five times, in 2016 (installed.

BMW B58 and S68 Engine Details
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Introduced in 2015 as the successor of the N55 engine family, the B58 is a marvelous turbo inline. BMW X5 - BMW's mid-size SUV is all the more confident with the B58 under the hood. Choose a new BMW X5 with this engine, and you can harness 375 horsepower.

2025 BMW X3 M50 Has an Upgraded B58B30M2 Engine
2025 BMW X3 M50 Has an Upgraded B58B30M2 Engine Image via www.bmwblog.com

BMW Z4 - The B58 really shines in BMW's two-seat roadster, delivering scintillating performance. New BMW Z4 M40i models feature this six. Explore the BMW B58 straight-six engine's reliability, performance variants like the S58, and its future outlook amidst evolving emissions laws.

BMW B58 Complete Performance Engines Built by Steve Dinan | CarBahn
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The B58 3.0-liter single-turbo straight-six in the Supra and so many other BMW models is a legend in its own time. A more than worthy successor to the 2JZ, and one of the best engines on sale today. The B58 engine is featured in various BMW models, including the M340i and 340i from the 3 Series, certain variants of the 5 Series and 7 Series, X Series SUVs like the X3 M40i, X5, X6, and X7, as well as the Z4 Roadster and some 8 Series models.

VIDEO: Is the B58 Engine the Best BMW Engine of All Time?
VIDEO: Is the B58 Engine the Best BMW Engine of All Time? Image via www.bmwblog.com

The BMW B58 is a three-liter turbocharged inline-six engine that prioritizes performance and fuel efficiency. Introduced as part of the BMW modular engine family, the B58 powertrain replaced the previous N55. Explore all the BMW and non-BMW cars with the B58 engine, its specs, pros, common issues, and how it compares to Toyota's legendary 2JZ.

The BMW B58 engine powers many of the brand's high-performance sedans, coupes, SUVs and sports cars. Find out exactly which BMW models utilize this acclaimed 3.0L turbo inline.

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