BMW M70 - Wikipedia
The BMW M70 is a naturally-aspirated, SOHC, V12 petrol engine, which was BMW's first production V12 [1] and was produced from 1987 to 1996. It was also the first German 12-cylinder post-war automobile engine, predating Mercedes-Benz's M120 by …
BMW S70/2 – One of the Best Engines Ever Created - BMW BLOG
Jan 23, 2024 · While the M70, its predecessor, was a respectable V12, the S70/2 was a beast unleashed: four valves per cylinder, titanium conrods and VANOS variable valve timing. It was a 6.1-liter V12...
The McLaren F1's S70/2 V12 Was BMW M’s Greatest Gift to the …
May 27, 2022 · Matted to a custom 6-speed manual equipped with a carbon triple-plate clutch, the S70/2 propelled the F1 to 60 mph (97 kph) from a standstill in 3.2 seconds and helped it reach a top speed that...
All BMW Models With a V12 Engine (And Which Is Best?) - Car Triple
Aug 14, 2023 · The S70 is a 5.6-liter V12 engine, increased from the M70’s 5.0 liters. One of the standout aspects of the S70 is its distinction of being the heart of the iconic McLaren F1. Yes, you read that right.
The Evolution Of BMW's Brilliant V12 - BimmerLife
Apr 20, 2019 · Thanks to the S70/2 providing motive force, the McLaren F1 remained the fastest production road car in the world for longer than almost any other competitor. The S70/2 V12 also proved to be a reliable and potent racing power plant, …
What Made BMW's V12 Engine So Unique? - SlashGear
Mar 4, 2022 · BMW's M70 V12 was so good and silky-smooth that it spawned the legendary S70/2 V12 gas engine for the McLaren F1, the genesis of modern supercars.
BMW’s M70/S70 is the Quintessential V12 Engine
May 26, 2022 · BMW's V12 M70/S70 engines aren't discussed enough nowadays, despite being some of the best V12s ever produced, even finding their place in the McLaren F1.
The BMW M70 V12 Engine: A History - BMW BLOG
Jun 29, 2023 · Introduced in 1987, the M70 V12 was BMW's first V12 engine. It was designed to compete with the Mercedes-Benz V12 engine and was a success.
BMW M70 V12 Engine (1987-1996) - Motor Car History
The BMW M70 is a V12 SOHC piston engine which was BMW's first production V12 and was produced from 1987 to 1996. The BMW M70 is a 220 kW 12-cylinder V engine with a crankcase made of an aluminum - silicon alloy.
s70/2 specifications
Jan 21, 2004 · V12 DOHC 48V Solid Lifter Valvetrain with Single VANOS and Individual Throttle Bodies Used in McLaren F1 (Was originally developed for M8) Type 6.1 liter, 48 valve V-12 with aluminum block and heads, 627 bhp