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BMW N54

N54

The twin-turbo learning stop.

Use the 335i and 1 Series M applications to explore the difference between a shared engine family and a complete vehicle.

Output304–340 PS
Cars3
N54 engine
N54 twin-turbo straight-six. Family reference; covers and installation can differ. · Jussi P. Korkala (Jk-bmw), Public domain · resized / WebP conversion
Specifications
Layout
Inline-six
Displacement
2979 cm³
Induction
Twin turbo
Design character

Compare the two small turbochargers with the N55’s single-unit approach.

Engine fact

The N54 uses two turbochargers. The later N55’s twin-scroll turbocharger is a different arrangement.

Related partTurbocharger
Output by application

One engine, many cars.

CarGenerationOutputSpecification
BMW 335i3 SERIES / E90300 hp2009 US specification · N54
BMW 335i Coupé3 SERIES / E92300 hp2007 US specification · N54
BMW 1 Series M CoupéM SERIES / E82340 PS2011 European specification · 450 Nm nominal
Where it lives

Cars with the N54

E90 2009

335i

N54 · Inline-six · 2006–2010

0–100 5.6 s250 km/h

304 PS
E92 2007

335i Coupé

N54 · Inline-six · 2006–2010

0–100 5.5 s250 km/h

304 PS
E82 2011

1 Series M Coupé

N54 · Inline-six · 2011–2012

0–100 4.9 s250 km/h

340 PS
Sources