BMW M43

Compared with the BMW M40 predecessor, the M43 features camshaft position sensor and knock sensor as well as roller rockers and a timing chain (instead of the M40's finger rockers and timing belt). It also introduced a dual length intake manifold ("DISA"), to provide torque across a wider rev range. == Versions ==

M43B16 The M43B16 produces and of torque. It uses the Bosch Motronic 1.7.x and Bosch BMS43 engine management system. There was also a natural gas-powered version of this car (also able to run on petrol) for the 1995 BMW 316g Compact. Applications: • 1994-1998 E36 316i • 1995-2000 E36/5 316g Compact • 1998-1999 E46 316i Engine Management Systems: • 1993-09/1995 Bosch Motronic 1.7.2 • 1995-09/1997 Bosch Motronic 1.7.3 • 1997-2000 BMS43 M43B18 The M43B18 has a displacement. It produces and and uses the Bosch Motronic 1.7.1 fuel injection system. There was also a less powerful natural gas-powered version of this car (also able to run on petrol) for the BMW 518g Touring (E34). This model was only available for two years. Applications: • 1992-1998 E36 318i • 1994-1996 E34 518i • 1995-1996 E34 518g Touring • 1995-2001 Z3 1.8 M43B19 The M43B19 (also known as the "M43TÜ") is the largest M43 engine, with a displacement of . It produces up to and , and uses BMW's BMS 46 engine management system. The versions do not have the DISA intake manifold and also have a smaller camshaft compared to the 118 PS versions. Note the M43B16, M43B18 and the M43B19 (118 PS version) all have the same camshaft. Applications— and : • 1999-2001 E36 316i Compact • 1999-2002 E46 316i Applications— and : • 1998-2001 E46 318i/318Ci • 1999 -2002 Z3 1.9 == References ==