The BMW M42 is a DOHC straight-four petrol engine which was produced from 1989-1996. [1] It is BMW's first mass-production DOHC engine and was produced alongside the BMW M40 …

Aug 6, 2013 · The E36 BMW is by many accounts a very reliable car. They can last for hundreds of thousands of miles with little more than routine maintenance if a few key steps are followed. …

With the introduction of the M42 powered E36 models, the successful and proven M42 four cylinder engine has been revised. The new M42 Engine includes a two-section "Differential Air …

The four-cylinder petrol engines used in the E36 range were initially engines carried over from the previous generation 3 Series: the BMW M40 SOHC engine and the BMW M42 DOHC engine. …

BMW has updated the M42 four cylinder engine to optimize noise levels (acoustics) and to comply with emission regulations. These changes are incorporated on all M42 E36 vehicles produced …

Jun 12, 2022 · So, the M43 is the successor to the M40, while the M42 is an engine of its own and was replaced by the M44 later on in the E36 lifecycle. The M42/M44 is a 16 valve design …

Mar 11, 2025 · The E36 lineup features engines that range from humble to downright exhilarating. Here’s what you should know about each: M42 and M44: The Four-Cylinder Options. The M42 …

4 days ago · The BMW M42B18 engine produced 136.0 PS (100.0 kW; 134.0 HP) at 6,000 rpm of maximum output power and 172.0 N·m (17.5 kg·m, 126.8 ft·lb) at 4,600 rpm of peak torque for …

Jun 25, 2023 · The BMW M42 engine was the first 4-cylinder engine offered in the E36 318i, 318is, and 318it from 1992 to 1995. The M42 is a 1.8L engine that produces 138 hp at 6,000 …

The BMW M42 is a straight-4 DOHC piston engine produced from 1989 to 1996. It was produced alongside the M40 straight-4 engine, as the higher performance engine. It was also used in …