N55B30 Engine Assembly — BMW (BMW) | Compatible with N55 Series F10 / F12 / F13 Models (535i / 640i)

The BMW N55B30 is a 3.0-liter (2,979 cc) turbocharged inline-six engine produced from 2009 to 2017. Notable for succeeding the N54 series, this engine is distinguished by its use of a single twin-scroll turbocharger, in contrast to the previous twin-turbo layout. The N55B30 features an aluminum engine block, Valvetronic variable valve lift technology, the VANOS variable valve timing system, and direct fuel injection; depending on the specific model variant, its power output ranges from 300 to 365 horsepower, with peak torque ranging from 300 to 369 pound-feet.

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Key Technical Specifications (Standard Version N55):
Engine Type: Inline-6, Turbocharged (Single-scroll, Twin-pipe).
Displacement: 2,979 cc (3.0 liters).
Bore x Stroke: 84.0 mm x 89.6 mm (3.31 in x 3.53 in).
Compression Ratio: 10.2:1.
Horsepower: 300–322 hp (Base Version); up to 365 hp (M2/X4 M40i).
Torque: 300–332 lb-ft (Base Version); up to 369 lb-ft (M2).
Valvetrain: DOHC (Dual Overhead Camshafts), 4 valves per cylinder, featuring Valvetronic.
Engine Management System: Bosch MEVD 17.2.