BMW N62 Series User Manual

New Generation N62 Engine Chapter 4 P.18
Course Contents/Background Material
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Note
If the idle speed control is faulty, the engine must be checked for
leaks because leaking air has an immediate effect on idling. This
also becomes noticeable when there is no oil dipstick, for
example.

BMW N62 Series Specifications

General

Configuration	V8
Fuel type	Petrol
Valvetrain	DOHC 4 valves per cylinder
Torque Output	340–490 N⋅m (4.4L), 475-490 Nm (4.8L)
Compression Ratio	10.0:1 (4.4L), 10.5:1 (4.8L)
Engine Block Material	Aluminum
Cylinder Head Material	Aluminum
Cooling system	Water-cooled
Redline	6, 500 rpm