BMW N26

Reciprocating internal combustion engine

BMW N26
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	2012-2016
Layout
Configuration	straight-4 DOHC
Displacement	2.0 L (122 cu in)
Compression ratio	10:1
Combustion
Fuel type	Gasoline
Chronology
Predecessor	BMW N20

The BMW N26 is a turbocharged straight-4 petrol engine which was produced for SULEV vehicles from 2012-2016. It was sold in states of the USA with SULEV legislation.^[1]

The N26 is based on the BMW N20, with the following changes: metal fuel lines (instead of rubber), a valve in the fuel tank venting system to test the fuel system for leaks, an electronic wastegate and larger catalytic converters.^[2]

Models

Engine	Displacement	Power	Torque	Redline
N26B20	1,997 cc (122 cu in)	180 kW (241 hp) @ 6500 rpm	350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) @ 1250-4800 rpm	7000

Applications:

2012-2016 F30 328i / 328iX (USA only)^[3]
2012-2016 F22 228i / 228iX (USA only)
2014-2016 BMW 4 Series F32/F35/F36 428i SULEV (USA models)
BMW in Canada, used N26 as replacement for N20 for only one year in 2016 as '28i models then replaced by B48 motor in '30i BMW models

References

^ "How to tell if you have a N20 or N26 Engine". www.evolutionracewerks.com. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
^ "2 engines for 228i: N20 and N26: Can anyone explain?". www.2addicts.com. Retrieved 1 May 2017.
^ "3'F30 model selection". www.realoem.com. Retrieved 1 May 2017.