BMW_N57

BMW N57

BMW N57

Reciprocating internal combustion engine

The BMW N57 is a family of aluminium, turbocharged straight-6 common rail diesel engines. The engines utilize variable geometry turbochargers and Bosch piezo-electric injectors.[1] The engine jointly replaced the M57 straight-6 and M67 V8 engines. In 2015 the N57 started to be replaced with the B57 engine, beginning with the G11 730d.

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N57D30

BMW N57D30O0 Engine

N57D30Ox has 1800 bar fuel pressure, while N57D30Tx has 2000 bar fuel pressure.

N57D30Ox uses a single turbocharger, while N57D30Tx uses twin-turbochargers, and N57S uses three turbochargers of varying size.

  • Bore x stroke: 84 mm × 90 mm (3.31 in × 3.54 in)
  • BMW released an M Performance Kit for N57D30O1 in some markets boosting power to 210 kW (282 hp) and torque to 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft). This kit included the larger intercooler of the N57D30T0

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Engine fires in police vehicles

In January 2022, BMW released a statement acknowledging the presence of a technical issue with the N57 engine which contributed to instances of police vehicles in the United Kingdom catching fire, including one case in January 2020 which resulted in the death of a British police officer.[4] This issue led to police forces across the United Kingdom withdrawing, retiring or limiting the speed of vehicles powered by the N57 engine, preventing their use in pursuits.[5] In the press release, BMW stated “This issue is associated with the particular way in which the police operate these high-performance vehicles […] there is no need for action on civilian vehicles”.[4] It was reported that the issue was caused by high-speed driving after long periods of engine idling.[6]

Safety concerns about this engine in 2016, and the 2022 inquest into the death of PC Nicholas Dumphreys on 26 January 2020, had the consequence that in January 2023, BMW stopped supplying cars to UK police altogether and closed down their International and Specialist Sales Division at their dealership in Park Lane, Mayfair. Police forces are instead moving to other brands, such as the Volvo XC90 and Volkswagen Touareg.[6][7]

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    "Police put brakes on use of BMWs after engine fire led to officer's death". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 2022-02-16. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
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    "Police ordered to limit speed in chases because of issues with BMWs". The Independent. Archived from the original on 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2022-02-20.
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    Baggott, James. "Exclusive: BMW halts sale of all police cars to forces in UK with immediate effect". cardealermagazine.co.uk. Car Dealer Magazine. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
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