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BMW M30 engine

The BMW M30 is a 2.8-litre petrol 6-cylinder engine. In our catalog you find it in the BMW E9 and the BMW 5 Series E28.

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Power
110–152 kW150–207 PS
Torque
240–286 Nm177–211 lb-ft
Displacement
2,788 cc2.8 litres
Cylinders
6
Fuel
Petrol
In our catalog
1968–19872 generations

Cars that use it, by year

Production years of each generation in our catalog. Click a bar to open the car.

In our catalog1968–1987
BMW E9110 and 152 kW · Rear-wheel drive 1968–1975
BMW 5 Series E28135 kW · Rear-wheel drive 1981–1987

All cars with the M30 by year: BMW E9 (1968–1975) · BMW 5 Series E28 (1981–1987)

Versions

PowerTorque GearboxUsed inYears
110 kW (150 PS)- -Rear-wheel driveBMW E91974–1975
125 kW (170 PS)- -Rear-wheel driveBMW E91968–1971
132 kW (179 PS)- -Rear-wheel driveBMW E91971–1975
135 kW (184 PS)240 Nm -Rear-wheel driveBMW 5 Series E281981–1987
147 kW (200 PS)- -Rear-wheel driveBMW E91971–1975
152 kW (207 PS)286 Nm -Rear-wheel driveBMW E91973–1975

Each power figure links to the spec sheet of that version.