BMW N63#S63B44
{{Infobox automobile engine
| name = BMW N63 engine
| image = BMW N63 (TÜ).jpg
| production = 2008–present
| configuration = 90° V8
| block = Aluminium
| head = Aluminium
| displacement = {{convert|3982|cc|L|1|order=flip|abbr=on}}
{{convert|4395|cc|L|1|order=flip|abbr=on}}
| bore = {{convert|89|mm|2|abbr=on}}
| stroke = {{convert|80|mm|2|abbr=on}}
{{convert|88.3|mm|2|abbr=on}}
| turbocharger = Twin-turbo
| fueltype = Petrol
| predecessor = BMW N62
| successor = BMW S68
}}
The BMW N63 is a twin-turbocharged petrol V8 engine which has been in production from 2008 to present. The N63 is the world's first production car engine to use a "hot-vee" layout, with the turbochargers located inside the "V" of the engine. It is also BMW's first turbocharged petrol V8 engine. The engine has been widely noted for its mechanical issues, undergoing several recalls.{{Cite web |last=Nica |first=Gabriel |date=2015-06-11 |title=Here's Why BMW's N63 4.4-liter V8 Engines Fail |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/here-s-why-bmws-n63-44-liter-v8-engines-fail-96527.html |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=autoevolution |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Nica |first=Gabriel |date=2014-10-28 |title=BMW 4.4-liter N63 Engine Experiencing Frequent Reliability Problems |url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/bmw-44-liter-n63-engine-experiencing-frequent-reliability-problems-88225.html |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=autoevolution |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2019-10-03 |title=BMW N63 Engine Problems - Causes and Solutions |url=https://bmwtuning.co/n63-engine-problems/ |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=bmwtuning.co |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2022-05-30 |title=BMW N63 Engine Overview – Is It Worth It In 2022? |url=https://bimmers.com/blog/bmw-n63-engine-overview-is-it-worth-it-in-2022/ |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=Bimmers.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Weyer |first=Michael |date=2022-01-29 |title=5 V8 Engines We Trust (5 We Want Nothing To Do With) |url=https://www.hotcars.com/5-v8-engines-we-trust-5-we-want-nothing-to-do-with/ |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=HotCars |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Bagnall |first=Jason |date=2020-05-25 |title=Here Are The Worst New Vehicles You Can Buy With A V8 Engine |url=https://www.hotcars.com/here-are-the-worst-new-vehicles-you-can-buy-with-a-v8-engine/ |access-date=2023-09-21 |website=HotCars |language=en}}
The N63 replaced the BMW N62 (a naturally aspirated V8 engine) and was first used in the 2008 X6 xDrive50i.{{Cite web |url=http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/16/bmw-x6-full-details-specifications-and-photos/ |title=BMW X6 Full Details, Specifications and Photos |access-date=2008-07-04 |archive-date=2008-08-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080829224005/http://paultan.org/archives/2007/12/16/bmw-x6-full-details-specifications-and-photos/ |url-status=live }}
The S63 engine is the BMW M high-performance version of the N63.
Alpina versions of the N63 are used in various F01 7 Series, F10 5 Series, G11 7 Series, G15 8 Series and G30 5 Series models.
Design
The airflow path through the engine uses a "hot-vee" layout, where the exhaust manifolds and turbochargers are located between the cylinder banks (on the "inside" of the V8) and the intake manifolds are located on the outside of the engine.{{Cite web |url=http://www.bimmerboost.com/content.php?1157-BMW-twin-turbo-V8-analysis-Power-potential-tuning-performance-and-architecture-of-the-N63-and-S63-motors |title=BimmerBoost - BMW twin turbo V8 analysis - Power potential, tuning, performance, and architecture of the N63 and S63 motors |access-date=2021-10-06 |archive-date=2021-01-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109225513/https://www.bimmerboost.com/content.php?1157-BMW-twin-turbo-V8-analysis-Power-potential-tuning-performance-and-architecture-of-the-N63-and-S63-motors |url-status=live }} This is opposite to the traditional layout for a V8, where the intake is inside the "V" and the exhaust manifold is on the outside. The hot-vee layout reduces the width of the engine and decreases the exhaust runner length from the exhaust valves to the turbochargers. The engine uses air-to-water intercoolers, therefore improving throttle response.{{cite web|title=Interview: BMW M Head of Engine Development Details F10 M5 S63Tu Engine|url=http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=588858|website=www.m5post.com|access-date=19 July 2017|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141305/http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=588858|url-status=live}}
Similar to the N54B30, the initial N63 (including the S63) did not use Valvetronic (variable valve lift) because its benefit of reducing of intake vacuum is not as important in turbocharged engines.{{cite web|title=BMW N63 Turbocharged V8 Engines|url=http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/n63.html|website=www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk|access-date=8 July 2017|archive-date=29 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170529222928/http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/n63.html}}{{rs|date=November 2021}} Due to the presence of turbocharging, the N63 does not use a variable-length intake manifold.
The N63 is BMW's first V8 engine to use direct injection.
The N63/S63 uses a bore of {{convert|89|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} and a stroke of {{convert|88.3|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} [except for the Chinese market {{convert|89|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} and a stroke of {{convert|80|mm|in|2|abbr=on}}].
= 2012 technical update =
In 2012, a "Technical Update" was applied to the N63, resulting in the N63TU variants (also known as N63B44O1). The main upgrade was the addition of Valvetronic.{{cite web|title=BMW TwinPower Turbo and Valvetronic|url=http://www.bmwblog.com/2012/06/15/video-bmw-twinpower-turbo-and-valvetronic/|website=www.bmwblog.com|date=15 June 2012|access-date=8 July 2017}}{{cite web|title=BMW updates all N63 V8 Turbo cars to the 445 horsepower N63TU motor for 2013|url=http://www.bimmerboost.com/content.php?2654-BMW-updates-all-N63-V8-Turbo-cars-to-the-445-horsepower-N63TU-motor-for-2013-except-the-2013-X5-50i-and-X6-50i|website=www.bimmerboost.com|access-date=8 July 2017|archive-date=3 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180903114843/https://www.bimmerboost.com/content.php?2654-BMW-updates-all-N63-V8-Turbo-cars-to-the-445-horsepower-N63TU-motor-for-2013-except-the-2013-X5-50i-and-X6-50i|url-status=live}} Other changes include revised turbochargers, removal of the blowoff valve, lighter pistons, forged connecting rods and crankshaft, addition of a valve cover labyrinth oil catch/return system, new valve stem seals, revised fuel system and addition of a second coolant pump.
= 2016 technical update =
A second Technical Update occurred in 2016, resulting in the N63TU2 variants (also known as N63B44O2). The major changes are the use of twin-scroll turbochargers, a wider powerband and the oil/coolant heat exchanger being moved to within the "V" of the engine.{{cite web|title=N63TU2 Engine Technical Training|url=https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=539778&d=1448402724|publisher=BMW Service|access-date=10 July 2017|archive-date=3 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803005943/https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=539778&d=1448402724|url-status=live}}
= 2018 technical update =
A third Technical Update was introduced in 2018. Two variants are offered: N63B44M3{{cite web|title=The all-new BMW X5|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0281455EN/the-all-new-bmw-x5:-the-prestige-sav-with-the-most-innovative-technologies|publisher=BMW Group|access-date=6 June 2018|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142602/https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0281455EN/the-all-new-bmw-x5:-the-prestige-sav-with-the-most-innovative-technologies|url-status=live}} and N63B44T3.{{Cite web|url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0281744EN/the-all-new-bmw-8-series-coupe|title=The all-new BMW 8 Series Coupe.|website=www.press.bmwgroup.com|language=en|access-date=2018-06-15|archive-date=2018-06-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615214608/https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0281744EN/the-all-new-bmw-8-series-coupe|url-status=live}} N63B44M3 features improved thermal shielding for the crankcase and the cylinder head, and a new ignition system. The N63B44T3 gains higher pressure (5000psi) injectors, larger twin-scroll turbochargers, a redesigned intake manifold, and an upstream cooling radiator.
Models
| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center;"
! Engine !! Displacement !! Power !! Torque !! Years | ||||
| rowspan=2|N63B40A | rowspan=2| 3,982 cc | {{convert|300|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500 rpm | {{convert|600|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750-4,500 rpm | rowspan=2|2012–2015 |
| {{convert|331|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500 rpm | {{convert|650|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750-4,500 rpm | |||
| N63B44O0 | rowspan="10" |4,395 cc | {{convert|300|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500-6,400 rpm | {{convert|600|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750-4,500 rpm | 2008–2013 |
| N63B44O1 | rowspan=2|{{convert|331|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500-6,000 rpm | {{convert|650|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,000-4,500 rpm | 2013–2016 | |
| N63B44O2 | {{convert|650|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,800-4,500 rpm | 2016–2020 | ||
| N63B44M3 | {{convert|340|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,250-6,000 rpm | {{convert|650|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,500-4,750 rpm | rowspan="2"|2018–present | |
| N63B44T3 | {{convert|390|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500-6,000 rpm | {{convert|750|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,800-4,600 rpm | ||
| S63B44O0 | {{convert|408|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm | {{convert|680|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,500-5,650 rpm | 2010–2013 | |
| S63B44T0 | {{convert|412|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000-7,000 rpm | {{convert|680|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,500-5,750 rpm | 2011–2018 | |
| S63B44T2 | {{convert|423|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000-6,500 rpm | {{convert|750|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,200-5,000 rpm | 2015–2018 | |
| rowspan="2"|S63B44T4 | {{convert|441|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,600-6,700 rpm | {{convert|750|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,800-5,600 rpm | 2018–present | |
| {{convert|460|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,600-6,700 rpm | {{convert|750|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,800-5,800 rpm | 2019–present{{Cite web|url=https://www.automobile-catalog.com/curve/2020/2914910/bmw_x6_m_competition.html|title = Horsepower and Torque curve for 2020 BMW X6 M Competition (Aut. 8) offered since April 2020 for Europe}} |
= N63B40A =
This smaller variant was sold in the Chinese market. Due to a shorter stroke length of {{convert|80|mm|in|2|abbr=on}}, the capacity is reduced to {{convert|3982|cc|cuin|1|abbr=on}}.{{cite web|title=2014 650i technical data|url=http://www.bmw.com.cn/zh/all-models/6-series/coupe/2014/technical-data.html#tab-2|website=www.bmw.com.cn|access-date=8 July 2017|language=zh|archive-date=1 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170701133907/http://www.bmw.com.cn/zh/all-models/6-series/coupe/2014/technical-data.html#tab-2|url-status=live}}
Applications:
- 2013–2016 F12/F13 650i (China only, {{convert|300|kW|bhp|0|abbr=on}} version)
- 2013–2017 F01/F02 facelifted 750i/750Li (China only, {{convert|331|kW|bhp|0|abbr=on}} version)
- 2014–2017 BMW F15 facelifted BMW X5 50i
- 2015–2017 BMW F16 facelifted BMW X6 50i
= N63B44O0 =
The initial version of the N63 produces {{convert|300|kW|bhp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|600|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}.
Applications:
- 2008– 2014 E71 X6
- 2008– 2012 F01/F02 750i/750Li{{Cite web |url=http://paultan.org/archives/2008/07/05/new-bmw-7-series-f01-specifications-and-photos/ |title=New BMW 7-Series (F01) Specifications and Photos |access-date=2008-07-08 |archive-date=2012-07-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717103130/http://paultan.org/2008/07/05/new-bmw-7-series-f01-specifications-and-photos/ |url-status=live }}
- 2009– 2012 F07 550i GT
- 2010– 2013 F10/F11 550i
- 2011– 2013 E70 X5
- 2011– 2013 F12/F13 650i
- 2011–2014 Wiesmann GT MF4
=N63B44O1 (N63TU)=
=N63B44O2 (N63TU2)=
The second technical update resulted in peak torque being produced over a 200 rpm wider band.
Applications:
- 2016–2019 G11/G12 750i/750Li sDrive/xDrive
- 2017–2020 G30/G31 M550i xDrive
=N63B44M3 (N63TU3)=
Applications:
- 2019-2020; G05 X5 xDrive50i
- 2019-2020; G07 X7 xDrive50i
= N63B44T3 (N63TU3) =
Applications:
- 2018– G14/G15/G16 M850i xDrive
- 2019–2022; G11/G12 750i/750Li sDrive/xDrive
- 2020–2023; G30/G31 M550i xDrive
- 2020–2023; G05 X5 M50i
- 2020–2023; G06 X6 M50i
- 2020–2022; G07 X7 M50i
- 2021–2022; G07 Alpina XB7
- 2021– G14/G15/G16 Alpina B8 Gran Coupe
- 2022–2023; Land Rover Range Rover (L460){{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2021/10/2022-range-rover-lands-with-bmw-v8-and-noise-cancelling-headrests-phev-and-ev-options-from-2023/|title = 2022 Range Rover Lands with BMW V8 and Noise-Cancelling Headrests, PHEV and EV Coming 2023|date = 26 October 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a38056214/2022-range-rover/|title = The 2022 Range Rover Has New Looks and a BMW V-8|date = 26 October 2021}}
- 2022-2023; Land Rover Range Rover Sport (L461)
S63
{{Infobox automobile engine
| name = BMW S63 engine
| image = BMW M5 Motor IMG 0365.jpg
| production = 2009-present
| configuration = 90° V8
| valvetrain = DOHC, with VVT & VVL
| displacement = {{convert|4395|cc|L|1|order=flip|abbr=on}}
| bore = {{convert|89|mm|2|abbr=on}}
| stroke = {{convert|88.3|mm|2|abbr=on}}
| turbocharger = Twin-turbo
| fueltype = Petrol
| predecessor = BMW S65
| successor = BMW S68 (for S63B44 any Model)
}}
The S63 is the BMW M version of the N63, which debuted in the BMW X6 M and was used in the BMW M5 models from 2011 to 2023. The S63 uses two twin-scroll turbochargers plus a pulse tuned, cross-engine exhaust manifold to keep constant exhaust pulses flowing to the turbos at every 180 degree rotation.
=S63B44O0=
Applications:
- 2010–2013 E70 X5 M
- 2010–2013 E71 X6 M
- 2011–2014 Wiesman GT MF5{{cite web|title=Car and Driver - BMW M5 powered Wiesmann GT MF5 on road and track|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dA3NgH2_ss|website=www.youtube.com| date=13 September 2012 |access-date=13 July 2017|archive-date=3 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603204002/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dA3NgH2_ss|url-status=live}}
=S63B44T0=
A technical update to the S63, known as the S63B44T0, debuted on the F10 M5 sedan. This version uses Valvetronic,{{cite web|title=FAQ F10 M5|url=http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=54|website=www.bmwmregistry.com|access-date=13 July 2017|archive-date=4 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804220708/http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=54|url-status=live}} a 10:1 compression ratio (compared with 9.3:1 for the non-TU version) and 1.5 bar of boost (compared with 1.3).{{Cite web |url=http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=548345 |title=New BMW M5 S63Tu Engine Improves Upon X5/X6M's S63 - All Details |access-date=2021-10-06 |archive-date=2020-11-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112021332/https://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=548345 |url-status=live }} It is the first BMW M engine to use Valvetronic. The rev limit was increased from 6800 rpm to 7200 rpm.{{cite web|title=BMW S63 V8 Turbocharged M-Tech Engines|url=http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/s63.html|website=www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk|access-date=19 July 2017|archive-date=28 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170128155739/http://www.unixnerd.demon.co.uk/s63.html|url-status=live}}
Applications:
- 2011–2017 F10 M5
- 2012–2018 F12/13 M6
- 2013–2018 F06 M6 Gran Coupe
=S63B44T2=
The S63B44T2 debuted on the 2015 X5 M and X6 M models.{{cite web|title=BMW X5 M price, photos and specs|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/x5-m|website=www.caranddriver.com|access-date=13 July 2017|archive-date=18 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170718103943/http://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/x5-m|url-status=live}}
Applications:
= S63B44T4=
Applications:
- 2018–2023 F90 M5
- 2018–2023 F90 M5 Competition
- 2021 F90 M5 CS
- 2019–present F91/92/93 M8
- 2019–present F91/92 M8 Competition
- 2020–2023 F95 X5 M
- 2020–2023 F95 X5 M Competition
- 2020–2023 F96 X6 M
- 2020–2023 F96 X6 M Competition
P63
{{Infobox automobile engine
| name = BMW P63 engine
| image =
| production = 2018-present
| configuration = 90° V8
| displacement = {{convert|3982|cc|L|1|order=flip|abbr=on}}
| bore = {{convert|89|mm|2|abbr=on}}
| stroke = {{convert|80|mm|2|abbr=on}}
| turbocharger = Twin-turbo
| fueltype = Petrol
| predecessor = None
}}
The P63 is the BMW Motorsport version of the N63, which debuted in the BMW M8 GTE.
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Alpina
Alpina uses a variant of the N63 engine, which was hand-assembled at the Alpina plant in Buchloe before being transported to the BMW production line.{{cite web|title=2011 BMW 750Li Alpina B7 First Drive|url=http://www.edmunds.com/bmw/alpina-b7/2011/road-test1.html|website=www.edmunds.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210231938/http://www.edmunds.com/bmw/alpina-b7/2011/road-test1.html|archive-date=10 February 2015}}
For the 2013 model year, the Alpina engine received Valvetronic like all other N63 engines.{{cite web|url=http://life.nationalpost.com/2012/08/23/preview-2013-alpina-b7-outperforms-m/ |title=Preview: 2013 Alpina B7 offers outrageous performance | Driving | National Post |access-date=2012-10-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130129123309/http://life.nationalpost.com/2012/08/23/preview-2013-alpina-b7-outperforms-m/ |archive-date=2013-01-29 }}
= M1 =
Applications:
- 2009–2012 Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo: based on the BMW F01 7 Series{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/04/geneva-2009-an-m7-by-any-other-name-2009-bmw-alpina-b7-bi-tur/|title=Geneva 2009: An M7 by any other name - 2009 BMW Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo|publisher=Autoblog.com|author=Noah Joseph|date=4 March 2009 |access-date=2012-06-05|archive-date=2012-10-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019205615/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/04/geneva-2009-an-m7-by-any-other-name-2009-bmw-alpina-b7-bi-tur/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1005_2011_bmw_alpina_b7_drive/viewall.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150225003939/http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/sedans/1005_2011_bmw_alpina_b7_drive/viewall.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2015-02-25|title=2011 BMW Alpina B7 First Drive|date=2010-05-19|publisher=Motor Trend|access-date=2012-06-05}}
- 2010–2011 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Sedan/Touring: based on the BMW F10/F11 5 Series.
= M1/1 =
Applications:
- 2012–2014 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Sedan/Touring: based on the BMW F10/F11 5 Series{{Cite web|url=http://www.turbo.fr/actualite-automobile/760731-alpina-b5-bi-turbo-b6-bi-turbo-edition-50-100-unites-600-chevaux/|title=Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo et B6 Bi-Turbo Edition 50 : 100 unités, 600 chevaux|last=Burgan|first=Richard|date=27 March 2015|language=fr|access-date=29 June 2015|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030256/http://www.turbo.fr/actualite-automobile/760731-alpina-b5-bi-turbo-b6-bi-turbo-edition-50-100-unites-600-chevaux/|url-status=live}}
= M1/2 =
Applications:
- 2011–2015 Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Coupé/Cabrio: based on the BMW F12/F13 6 Series
= M2, M2/1 =
Applications:
- 2014–2015 Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Gran Coupé: based on the BMW F06 6 Series{{Cite web|url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2015-bmw-alpina-b6-xdrive-gran-coupe-first-drive-review|title=2015 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe - First Drive Review|last=Quiroga|first=Tony|date=May 2014|website=Car & Driver|access-date=29 June 2015|archive-date=6 August 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150806123856/http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2015-bmw-alpina-b6-xdrive-gran-coupe-first-drive-review|url-status=live}}
- 2012–2015 Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo: based on the BMW F01 7 Series{{cite journal|date=7 July 2014|title=To The Max|journal=Autoweek|volume=64|issue=14|pages=22–23|last1=Vaughn|first1=Mark}}
= M2/2 =
Applications:
- 2015 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo Edition 50 Sedan/Touring: based on the BMW F10/F11 5 Series{{Cite web|url=http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/alpina-celebrates-50-years-204-mph-sedan-wagon-and-coupe-trio|title=Celebrate Alpina's 50th at 204 mph|last=Ramey|first=Jay|date=6 April 2015|website=Autoweek|access-date=29 June 2015|archive-date=4 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704100646/http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/alpina-celebrates-50-years-204-mph-sedan-wagon-and-coupe-trio|url-status=live}}
- 2015–2016 Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo Edition 50 Coupé/Cabrio: based on the BMW F12/F13 6 Series
- 2016 Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo: based on the BMW F10/F11 5 Series
- 2016–present Alpina B6 Bi-Turbo: based on the BMW F06/F12/F13 6 Series
= M5 =
The Alpina engine code is N63M30A.
Applications:
- 2016–2019 Alpina B7 Bi-Turbo: based on the BMW G12 7 Series{{Cite web|url=http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/perl/48241_1197276_RVD_04Nov2016143019.cmd|title=Road Vehicle Descriptor (RVD1)|website=rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au|access-date=2016-11-24|archive-date=2016-11-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161125045210/http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/perl/48241_1197276_RVD_04Nov2016143019.cmd|url-status=live}}
- 2017–present Alpina B5 Bi-Turbo: based on the BMW G30/G31 5 Series{{Cite web|url=http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/perl/49297_1253524_RVD_05Feb2018143018.cmd|title=Road Vehicle Descriptor (RVD1)|website=rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au|access-date=2018-06-08|archive-date=2018-06-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142417/http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/perl/49297_1253524_RVD_05Feb2018143018.cmd|url-status=live}}
An evolution of this engine, with better power delivery, is of the N63B44T3 type.
Applications:
- 2019–present Alpina B7: based on the BMW G12 7 Series
- 2020-present BMW F93 M8 Competition
- 2021–present Alpina B8: based on the BMW G16 8 Series
North American recall
In December 2014, BMW North America released a voluntary recall ("Customer Care Package") relating to issues with timing chain stretch, fuel injectors, mass air flow sensors, crankcase vent lines, battery, engine vacuum pump, low pressure fuel sensor and revising the oil service interval.{{cite web|title=BMW offers Customer Care Package for N63 engines|url=http://www.bmwblog.com/2015/01/06/bmw-offers-customer-care-package-n63-engines/|website=www.bmwblog.com|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150106202525/http://www.bmwblog.com/2015/01/06/bmw-offers-customer-care-package-n63-engines/|archive-date=6 January 2015}}
In 2019 NHTSA addressed the multitude of issues with BMW N63 engines, various class action lawsuits in tow, and never officially declared a mass recall in regard to valve seal issues inherent in the N63 line.{{Cite web |date=July 31, 2019 |title=N63 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT FOR OIL CONSUMPTION AND BATTERY DRAIN |url=https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10163992-9999.pdf#:~:text=The%20lawsuit%20alleges%20that%20the%20Class%20Vehicles%E2%80%99%20N63,drain%20which%20can%20potentially%20cause%20premature%20battery%20failures |website=NHTSA}}
See also
References
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