The BMW N26 is a turbocharged straight-4 petrol engine which was produced for SULEV vehicles from 2012-2016. It was sold in states of the USA with SULEV legislation.[1]

BMW N26
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Production2012-2016
Layout
Configurationstraight-4 DOHC
Displacement2.0 L (122 cu in)
Compression ratio10:1
Combustion
Fuel typeGasoline
Chronology
PredecessorBMW N20

The N26 is based on the BMW N20, with the following changes: metal fuel lines (instead of rubber), a valve in the fuel tank venting system to test the fuel system for leaks, an electronic wastegate and larger catalytic converters.[2]

Models

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Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline
N26B20 1,997 cc (122 cu in) 180 kW (241 hp)
@ 6500 rpm
350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft)
@ 1250-4800 rpm
7000

Applications:

  • 2012-2016 F30 328i / 328iX (USA only)[3]
  • 2012-2016 F22 228i / 228iX (USA only)
  • 2014-2016 BMW 4 Series F32/F35/F36 428i SULEV (USA models)
  • BMW in Canada, used N26 as replacement for N20 for only one year in 2016 as '28i models then replaced by B48 motor in '30i BMW models


See also

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References

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  1. ^ "How to tell if you have a N20 or N26 Engine". www.evolutionracewerks.com. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  2. ^ "2 engines for 228i: N20 and N26: Can anyone explain?". www.2addicts.com. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
  3. ^ "3'F30 model selection". www.realoem.com. Retrieved 1 May 2017.