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BMW N73
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | BMW N73 engine |
| image | MoteurBMWV12.JPG |
| production | 2003–2016 |
| configuration | 60° V12 |
| displacement | 5972 cc |
| 6749 cc | |
| bore | 89 mm |
| 92 mm | |
| stroke | 80 mm |
| 84.6 mm | |
| valvetrain | DOHC w/ VVT & VVL |
| fueltype | Petrol |
| predecessor | BMW M73 |
| successor | BMW N74 |
6749 cc 92 mm 84.6 mm
The BMW N73 is a naturally aspirated V12 petrol engine which replaced the BMW M73 and was produced from 2003–2016. It was used in the BMW 7 Series (E65) and Rolls-Royce Phantom VII.
The N73 was the world's first production V12 engine to use gasoline direct injection.
Compared with its M73 predecessor, the N73 has dual overhead camshafts, double-VANOS (variable valve timing) and valvetronic (variable valve lift).
Design
The variable valve timing (VANOS) is a continuously variable design and is present on both the intake and exhaust camshafts. The VANOS units were designed as integral components of the chain drive, and the adjustment ranges are 63 degrees for the intake camshaft and 60 degrees for the exhaust camshaft. The redline for the N73 is 6,500 rpm.
The N73 engine also has variable valve lift (valvetronic), which varied intake valve opening lift from 0.30 -, according to engine speed and load. Each cylinder head has a valvetronic assembly – including a motor, control module and position sensor.
The N73 was superseded by the BMW N74, a twin-turbocharged V12 engine.
Versions
| Version | Year | Displacement | Power | Torque | Comp. ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N73B60 | 2003-2008 | 5972 cc | 327 kW | ||
| at 6,000 rpm | 600 Nm | ||||
| at 3,950 rpm | 11.3:1 | ||||
| N73B68 | 2003-2016 | 6749 cc | 338 kW | ||
| at 5,350 rpm | 720 Nm | ||||
| at 3,500 rpm | 11.0:1 |
N73B60
The 5972 cc version has a bore of 89 mm and a stroke of 80 mm.
Application:
- 2003-2008 E65/E66 760i/760Li
- 2017 Eadon Green Black Cuillin
N73B68
The 6749 cc version has a bore of 92 mmand a stroke of 84.6 mm.
Application:
- 2003-2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom
References
References
- "BMW World- 12-Cylinder Enginges".
- (January 2002). "BMW 760Li 2002 - Detroit Auto Show".
- (July 2001). "2002 BMW 316ti - Review and road test".
- "BMW N73 engine".
- "BMW N73 and N74 V12 Engines".
- "Black Cuillin - Eadon Green - British Boutique Car Manufacturer".
- "RealOEM.com - Online BMW Parts Catalog".
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