N74 Engine - Overview: Introduction: History
The following chart list all previous BMW Twelve-cylinder gasoline engines.
BMW HISTORY REFERENCE CHART
| Engine | Model | Model series | Displacement in cm3 | Power output in kW/bhp | Torque in Nm | Engine control system | Introduced-discontinued |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M70B50 | 750i | E32 | 4988 | 220/300 | 450 | ME1.2 | 5/87-9/90 |
| M70B50 | 850i | E31 | 4988 | 220/300 | 450 | ME1.7 | 4/90-11/94 |
| M70B50 | 750i | E32 | 4988 | 220/300 | 450 | ME1.7 | 9/90-11/94 |
| S70B56 | 850Csi | E31 | 5576 | 208/381 | 550 | ME1.7.1 | 10/92-9/97 |
| M73B54 | 750i | E32 | 5379 | 240/326 | 490 | ME5.2 | 9/94-9/01 |
| M73B54 | 850Ci | E31 | 5379 | 240/326 | 490 | ME5.2 | 9/94-9/99 |
| N73B60 | 760i | E65 | 5972 | 327/445 | 600 | MED9.2.1 + HPFI | 9/02-9/08 |
| N73B60 | 760Li | E66 | 5972 | 327/445 | 600 | ED9.2.1 + HPFI | 9/02-9/08 |