BMW M41
| BMW M41 engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 1994–2000 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Straight-4 |
| Displacement | 1,665 cc (101.6 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 80 mm (3.15 in) |
| Piston stroke | 82.8 mm (3.26 in) |
| RPM range | |
| Max. engine speed | 4,800 |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Indirect injection |
| Fuel type | Diesel fuel (DIN EN 590) |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 66 kW (89 hp) |
| Torque output | 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW M51 |
| Successor | BMW M47 |
The BMW M41 was a straight-4 turbocharged indirect injection diesel engine produced from 1994 through 2000.
M41D17
With the M41 engine the first four-cylinder diesel engine was introduced by BMW.
The engine was derived from the six-cylinder BMW M51 engine and shared 86% of the components, resulting in only 14% being newly developed.
This engine became available in several models of the E36 model series:
- 4-door sedan
- 5-door touring
- 3-door compact
Fuel consumption is around 6.5 L/100 km (43 mpg‑imp; 36 mpg‑US) in combined use (EUR) in the 318tds 4-door sedan version.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| M41D17 | 66 kW (89 hp) at 4,400 | 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 | 1994-2000 |
Applications:
- 1994-2000 E36 318tds