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N74 Engine Features

The N74 engine also shares many other common features with the N63 engine, such as a volumetric-flow-controlled oil pump and a camshaft drive with tooth-roller type chains.

By using the latest technology, it has been possible to increase power output substantially, while at the same time reducing fuel consumption - Efficient Dynamics in fact.

Fig 1: Identifying N74 Engine Components
G06896837Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
INDEX EXPLANATION REFERENCE CHART

Index Explanation
1 Camshaft drive with toot-roller type chain
2 High pressure pump for high precision injection
3 Charge air cooling for indirect charge air cooling
4 Outward-opening piezo injector
5 Volumetric-flow-controlled oil pump
6 Exhaust turbocharger
7 Charging pressure control by means of wastegate valves