It follows the N54 and N55 turbocharged inline-six engines in a lineage of legendary BMW straight-sixes, but unlike those, it's seen an ever-broader range of use in an ever-growing lineup of BMW ...

Unlike brands that forge rich history with particular engine configurations, BMW hasn't been content to stick to one signature layout. Its inline-6 engines remain among its most popular for good ...

As a result, BMW made some physical and internal tweaks to the N52 and gave it a different name. That's the N51's origin story in a nutshell. Read more: Every Ford EcoBoost Engine Ranked Worst To ...

One cylinder would not work, so a twin is a common choice, and the darling of the American cruiser market is the V-twin engine. That's also the way BMW wanted to go when it wanted to enter the ...

Although 2024 was a challenging year for BMW, and the turbulent tariff-led start to 2025 has sent shocks through automotive ...