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S55B30 engine
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S55B30 / TECHNICAL REFERENCEENGINE OVERVIEW
About the S55B30 engine
The BMW S55B30 is a high-performance 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged inline-six petrol engine developed for BMW M models. It powered the F80-generation M3 and F82/F83-generation M4, with output varying according to the version and market. This page is an engine-code reference, not a confirmed listing for an engine in stock.
TECHNICAL DATA
Specifications & configuration
Engine codeS55B30
ConfigurationInline-six (6 cylinders)
Displacement2,979 cc (3.0 L)
Fuel typePetrol / gasoline
InductionTwin-turbocharged
Power (reference)431 PS (317 kW), base M3/M4 reference
Torque (reference)550 Nm, base M3/M4 reference
Model / generationM3 F80 / M4 F82-F83 generation
Specifications are reference information, may differ by production year, market and engine suffix, and are not an offer of an engine in stock.
VEHICLE APPLICATIONS
Models & applications
BMW M3 (F80) and BMW M4 (F82/F83). Certain S55 variants also appear in other BMW M models; confirm the complete engine suffix and vehicle VIN.
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS
Design and features
Direct fuel injection; BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology; four valves per cylinder.
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Compatibility guidance
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