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BMW M44 E36 Engine data

A brief run through of the M44 engine

BMW M44
Manufacturer: BMW
Production: 1996–
Predecessor: BMW M42
Successor: BMW N42
Class: DOHC Straight-4
Related: BMW M43

The BMW M44 is a DOHC 4-valve I4 piston engine. It replaced BMW's previous multi-valve four-cylinder, the BMW M42 and was related to the lesser 8-valve BMW M43.

Models
Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline Year
M44B19 1.9 L (1895 cc/115 in³) 103 kW (138 hp) @ 6000 180 N·m (133 ft·lbf) @ 4300 6500 1996

M44B19

The M44B19 was a 1.9 L (1895 cc) version producing 138 hp (103 kW) and 133 ft·lbf (180 Nm). It used Bosch M5.2 fuel injection.

Applications:

  • 1996-2000 E36 318iS/318ti
  • 1996-2001 Z3 1.9

Prior to 1996 the 318iS used the M42 1.8L engine which has the same bhp but less torque.