Engineering:BMW M51

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BMW M51
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
Production1991-2000
Layout
ConfigurationInline-6
Displacement2.5 L; 152.4 cu in (2,497 cc)
Cylinder bore80 mm (3.15 in)
Piston stroke82.8 mm (3.26 in)
Block materialCast iron
ValvetrainSOHC 2 valves x cyl.
Compression ratio22.0:1
Combustion
TurbochargerSingle turbo, tds-engines also have an intercooler
Fuel systemSwirl-chamber-injection
ManagementBosch DDE 2.1
Fuel typeDiesel fuel (DIN 51601)
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output85–105 kW (114–141 hp)
Torque output222–280 N⋅m (164–207 lb⋅ft)
Dimensions
Dry weight132 kg (291 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorBMW M21
SuccessorBMW M57

The BMW M51 is an inline-6 cylinder Diesel engine produced by the Upper Austrian BMW plant in Steyr from July 1991 through February 2000. Its predecessor is the BMW M21; the successor is the BMW M57.

Description

The M51 is a water-cooled and turbocharged inline six-cylinder diesel engine. It is an indirect injection design with fuel supplied by a Bosch VP37 mechanical injection pump.[1][2][3] The displacement is 2,497 cc (152.4 cu in) and the compression ratio is 22.0:1.

Some engine variants have an intercooler in addition to the turbocharger; vehicles so equipped can be identified by the designation tds.[2] The M51 has a cast iron block and aluminum head, one chain driven overhead camshaft,[4] and two valves per cylinder.[2][4] Compared to the M21 the M51 features tappets and hydraulic valve lash adjustment.[2] The fuel injection in the first engines and all E36 models is controlled by the Bosch DDE 2.1, which was replaced after the first technical revision by DDE 2.2,[4] resulting in greater torque at lower revs.[4] For lubrication SAE 5W-40 oil is used.[5]

Version Power Torque Years
M51D25 UL 85 kW (115 hp)
at 4800 rpm
222 N⋅m (164 lb⋅ft)
at 1900 rpm
1991–1997
M51D25 OL 105 kW (143 hp)
at 4800 rpm
260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft)
at 2200 rpm
1991–1996
Opel X25DT[lower-alpha 1] 96 kW (130 hp)
at 4800 rpm[6][7][8][9]
250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft)
at 1400 rpm
1994–2001
M51D25TÜ UL 85 kW (115 hp)
at 4800 rpm[10][11]
230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft)
at 1900 rpm
1996–1998
M51D25TÜ OL 105 kW (143 hp)
at 4800 rpm[4]
280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft)
at 2200 rpm
1996–1998
M51D25TÜ OL 105 kW (143 hp)
at 4600 rpm[4]
1998–2000
M51D25M1[lower-alpha 2] 100 kW (136 hp)
at 4400 rpm[12]
270 N⋅m (199 lb⋅ft)
at 2300 rpm
1995-2001
  1. For Opel Omega B only
  2. For Range Rover P38 DSE 2.5 LP2 only.

Applications:

  • 1991 - 1996 BMW 325td (M51D25 UL)
  • 1996 - 1998 BMW 325td (M51D25TÜ UL)
  • 1993 - 1996 BMW 325tds (M51D25 OL)
  • 1996 - 1998 BMW 325tds (M51D25TÜ OL)
  • 1992 - 1996 BMW 525td (M51D25 UL)
  • 1991 - 1996 BMW 525tds (M51D25 OL)
  • 1996 - 2000 BMW 525tds (M51D25TÜ OL)
  • 1996 - 2000 BMW 525td (M51D25TÜ UL)
  • 1996 - 2000 BMW 725tds (M51D25TÜ OL)
  • 1995 - 2001 Range Rover (P38A)
  • 1995 - 2001 Opel Omega B
  • 1992 UMM Alter II (single example; engine, gearbox, and electronics were fitted by BMW in Munich)

See also

References

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