N52B30 Engine: Components

2006 BMW 323i AutomaticSECTION Components

The N52 engine consists of the following components/systems:

  • 6-cylinder, 4-valve in-line, friction optimized engine
  • Two-piece crankcase in composite magnesium-aluminum structure
  • Trapezoidal connecting rods (weight optimized)
  • Aluminum silicon (Alusil) cylinder head
  • Timing case integrated in crankcase and cylinder head
  • Cylinder head gasket with silicon sealing lip
  • VALVETRONIC II
  • Weight-optimized double VANOS
  • Volumetric flow-controlled oil pump
  • Electrically controlled coolant pump
  • Crankcase ventilation with integrated heater
  • 3-stage DISA
RENDER: 1.0x

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