BMW N62 Series User Manual

New Generation N62 Engine Chapter 3 P.27
Course Contents/Background Material
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- Starter motor
The starter motor is located on the right-hand side of the engine
below the exhaust manifold, and is a compact planetary drive
starter with a 1.8 kW output.
Fig. 22: N62 engine
- Power steering pump
The power steering pump is a tandem radial piston pump, and is
driven by the 6-V-belt. A vane pump is fitted on cars without the
Dynamic-Drive-System.
Further information about the power steering pump can be
found in the Chassis/steering section.
Index Description
1 Starter motor with heat-protective cover
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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