Based on the 1986 model year E30, 3-Series, the first M3 was introduced with a 2.3L I4 S14B23 engine also known as the S14 motor. The engine design was based on various BMW parts: basic block layout from the M10 4 cylinder (found in the 2002 and 320 series) over bored and reinforced to similar specifications of the BMW M88 in-line 6 cylinder engine.

The cylinder heads valve train and al-round design from the BMW M1 and,  M6 in-line 6 cylinder engines was adopted for superior fueling and better breathing.

BMW’s E30 M3 was campaigned by BMW Motorsport as well as other racing teams such as AC Schnitzer, competing in many forms of racing including rally and rallycross as well as German, British touring car racing included in other European countries and America.

In its final years of competition, the 2.5 liter S14 engine in full race trim was capable of over 250 hp (190 kW) and remained a naturally aspirated engine throughout.

The third car road-going version produced 192 bhp (143 kW; 195 PS) (catalyzed model) and 197.3 bhp (147 kW; 200 PS) (non-catalyzed model).

M3 Evolution models continued with 2.3 litre engines but characterized a number of modifications including a revised intake camshaft profile and modified exhaust camshaft timing, increased compression, and a more efficient cylinder head intake and exhaust port design layout. Larger diameter exhaust header tubes were designed and the exhaust system was absent of the catalyctic converter which put together, all contributed to produce approximately 220 Hp and 160 kW and  later the Sport EVO 3 model production run, increased the engine displacement to 2.5 litres to produce an incredible 238 hp or 177 kW. These EVO Motor Sport engines were fitted with higher lift intake and exhaust camshafts for better breathing.

To keep the car competitive in racing following year-to-year homologation rules were changed and homologation specials were produced respectively for the sake of true racing competitiveness. These included the EVO 1, EVO 2, and Sports Evolution 3, some of which featured less weight and improved aerodynamics and more power.

By the end of their manufacturing year in 1996 the cars that were based on the standard M3, were equipped with 6 speed gearboxes and produced 294 bhp.

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The E46 M3 cars were first introduced the year 2000 and were marketed worldwide together with the new 3.2 litre S54 M-tuned naturally aspirated engine which is more than capable of producing a 252 kW and 338 Hp.

At the time of the cars introduction in 2000 the S54 engine had the highest specific output of a naturally aspirated motor that any engine ever made that rolled out of a BMW factory, producing 343 Hp and 256 kW and 365 N·m of torque at sea level. The engine has a 91mm stroke x 87mm bore size and runs at 11.5:1 compression ratio.

The E46 M3 was offered with a standard 6 speed Getrag transmission gearbox and the SMG 2 as an optional extra which comes standard with an electro-hydraulically actuated clutch pedal.

Gear shifts are made via the SMG launch control or the steering wheel mounted paddle shifters that are standard on all M3’s today.

The engine has a redline of 8,000 RPM. As with most M-Powered Engines, the M3 S54 engine has 6 independent throttle bodies and this time electronically operated throttles known as drive-by-wire throttle which has no accelerator cable between the throttle body and accelerator pedal.

The CSL is given a retuned dynamic intake and exhaust manifolds that have been remolded into straighter tubes to improve gas flow, thus enabling improved engine responsiveness throughout the rev range of the engine, but more so giving the engine a slightly longer torque curve at the higher end of the graph.

There were three models of the E46 M3’s produced: Model M3, the M3 CSL, and the M3 GTR V8 which was a limited production car. The CSL has a curb weight of 1,385 kg which weighed 110 kg lighter than the regular M3. Emphasis was put on strategically reducing or moving the weight in the car to retain an ideal 50:50 weight distribution throughout the length of the chassis to achieve improved handling and road holding benefits.

The M3 CSL's come standard with 19 inch lightweight forged BBS alloy rims, 19"x8" for the front and 19"x9.5" rear alloy rims that only weigh in at a mere 12 kg and includes a unique roof dome produced from carbon fibre. The dome reduces curb weight of the car by 6.8 kg and in turn greatly lowers the center of gravity of the vehicle, decreasing body roll improving cornering speed.

The center console, door panels and trim are all formed from carbon fibre with and the standard rear lite (rear windscreen) that has been replaced with one specifically made from a thinner tempered auto glass to save weight.

The braking system is also modified, with larger front and rear floating brake discs or rotors and brake calipers robbed off the E39 M5.

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The new V6, 2.5 litre diesel engine has been developed  by the Nissan. The 2,5-litre diesel engine now available in South Africa has been given a significant upgrades, getting a 10% increase in power and torque with engine power up to 140 kW together with 450 N.m, of torque with even better fuel economy gains to help beat inflation, while fuel consumption is said to have also improved down to 8.5l/100kms with just on 9km per litre in the urban environment and Nissan adds a record reduced overall amount of emissions which produces CO2 emissions of 250 g/km. Now the 3.0L V6 diesel engine has arrived with the all new 2011 Navara that generates 170 kW of power and 550 Nm of torque. Peak torque is achieved from as low as 1 700 r/min and is available all the way to 2 500 r/min.

The Navara in South Africa is probably one of the most popular light commercial vehicle in its price range. Known more as a sport truck it bears few differences from the UK versions. There are 4 engines available for these trucks, namely the YD25 and YD40 which are Turbocharged Diesel engines and the V6 petrol engine. The Diesel engine in 4WD models produces 128 kW (172 Hp) at 4000 rpm and 403 N·m at 2000 rpm, with the 2WD models producing less at 106 kW (142 Hp) at 4000 rpm and 356 N·m at 2000 rpm. The V6 engine produces a respectable 198 kW (266 Hp) at 5600 rpm of power and 385 N·m at 4000 rpm of torque. Both these engines come with a standard 5 speed Automatic transmission, with a 6 speed manual available for the Diesel models.

The Nissan NP300 was introduced in 1997 for the 1998 model year as a replacement for the aging 1986–1997 Nissan Hardbody. Nissan first offered the NP300 as a basic LDV with a 2.0 litre engine, the KA24DE, but then added the V6 engine which was engine coded VG33E in 1999. The NP300 is a basic style for the Nissan Navara, elsewhere, the Navara was also known as the Nissan Frontier.

For 2001, Nissan face lifted the NP300, introducing bolder styling in an effort to make it more appealing, hence the D22 Navara’s were styled. The first series of D22s had larger QD32, 3.2 litre normally aspirated diesel engine that produced 75 kW. The second generation series was produced with 4 available engine types:

• 2.4 litre, DOHC, 16V, 4 cylinder, 110 kW (148 hp) @ 5600 rpm and 208 N·m
• 2.5 litre, DOHC, 16V, 4 cylinder, 100 kW (134 hp) @ 4000 rpm and 304 N·m
• 3.0 litre, DOHC, 12V, 6 cylinder, 110 kW (148 hp) @ 3400 rpm and 314 N·m
• 3.3 litre, SOHC, 12V, 6 cylinder, 125 kW (168 hp) @ 4800 rpm and 266 N·m

The 2.5 litre Diesel engines are Turbo charged with intercooler, and the 3.0 litre is Turbo charged without an intercooler. Available engines include a petrol 2.4L, 3.3L, and a 3.3L Supercharged version 210 hp (160 kW) and available in 4x4.

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Nissan Straight 4 Cylinder Engines

• 1965-1987 Nissan SD engine — Series One — Diesel 2.2/2.3/2.5 L — SD22, SD23, SD25
• 1965-1982 Nissan J engine — 1.3/1.5/2.0 L — J13, J15, J16
• 1965-1970 Nissan R engine — 1.6 L — R16
• 1967-1970 Nissan H engine — 1.9/2.0 L — H, H20
• 1967-1970 Datsun U engine — 2.0 L — U20
• 1968-1980 Nissan L engine — 1.3/1.4/1.6/1.8/2.0 L — L13, L14, L16, L18, L20B
• 1966-2008 Nissan A engine — 1.0/1.2/1.3/1.4/1.5 L — A10, A12, A12T, A12A, A13, A14, A15
• 1979-1989 Nissan Z engine — 1.6/1.8/2.0/2.2/2.4 L — Z16, Z18, Z18ET, Z20S, Z20E, Z22E, Z24
• 1981-1993 Nissan CA engine — 1.6/1.8/2.0 L — CA16, CA18i, CA18DE, CA18DET, CA18ET, CA20
• 1958-1964, 1982-1988 Nissan E engine — 1.0/1.2/1.3/1.5/1.6 L — E, E-1, E10, E13, E15E, E15ET, E16, E16E
• 1983-1985, 1991-1997 Nissan CD engine —Diesel 1.7/2.0 L — CD17, CD20, CD20T, CD20ET, CD20E
• 1983-1986 Nissan FJ engine — 2.0 L — FJ20E, FJ20ET
• 1983-1992 Nissan MA engine — 0.9/1.0/1.2 L — MA09ERT, MA10S, MA10E, MA10ET, MA12S
• 1987-2007 Nissan GA engine — 1.3/1.4/1.5/1.6 L — GA14DE, GA16E, GA16DE, GA16DS
• 1986-present Nissan TD engine — 2.3/2.5/2.7 L — TD23, TD25, TD27, TD27T
• 1986-2004 Nissan KA engine — 2.4 L — KA24E, KA24DE
• 1987-2007 Nissan SR engine — 1.6/1.8/2.0 L — SR16DE, SR16Di, SR16D, SR16VE, SR16VE N1, SR18DE, SR18DET, SR18Di, SR20DE, SR20DE GT Spec, SR20DET, SR20Di, SR20VE, SR20VET
• 1993-2002 Nissan CG engine — 1.0/1.3/1.4 L — CG10DE, CG13DE, CGA3DE
• 1999-    present  Nissan YD engine — Diesel 2.2/2.5/ L — YD22DDT,YD22DDTi, YD25DDT, YD25DDTi
• 1994-2000 Nissan QD engine — Diesel 3.2 L — QD32
• 1999-    present Nissan QG engine — 1.3/1.5/1.6/1.8 L — QG13DE, QG15DE, QG16DE, QG18DE, QG18DD, QG18DEN
• 2001-    present Nissan QR engine — 2.0/2.5 L — QR20DE, QR20DD, QR25DE, QR25DD
• 2002-    present Nissan CR engine — 1.0/1.2/1.4 L — CR10DE, CR12DE, CR14DE
• 2005-    present Nissan HR engine — 1.5/1.6 L — HR15DE, HR16DE
• 2005-    present Nissan MR engine — 1.6/1.8/2.0 L — MR16DDT, MR18DE, MR20DE, MR20DD
• 1997-    present Nissan NA engine — 1.6/2.0 L — NA16, NA20 - Replacement of 'Z' series engine. Design is based on the 'Z' series engine configuration.
• 1999-    present Nissan ZD engine — Diesel 3.0 L — ZD30DD, ZD30DDT, ZD30DDTi

Nissan Straight 6 Cylinder Engines

• 1965-1967 Nissan H engine — 3.0 L — H30
• 1968-1983 Nissan P engine — 4.0 L — P40
• 1968-1984 Nissan L engine — 2.0/2.3/2.4/2.6/2.8 L — L20A, L20E, L20ET, L20P, L23, L24, L24E, L26, L26E, L28, L28E, L28ET
• 1977-1989 Nissan LD engine — Diesel 2.8 L — LD28, LD28T
• 1969-1973 Nissan S20 engine — 2.0 L
• 1980-1988 Nissan SD engine - Series Two — Diesel 3.3 L — SD33, SD33T
• 1983-1995 Nissan FD engine — 3.3/3.5/4.2/4.6 L — FD33, FD33T, FD35, FD35T, FD42, FD46
• 1985-2002 Nissan RB engine — 2.0/2.4/2.5/2.6/2.8/3.0 L — RB20E, RB20ET, RB20DE, RB20DET, RB20DET-R, RB24DET, RB25DE, RB25DET, RB26DETT, RB28DETT, RB30S, RB30E, RB30ET, RB30DE
• 1985-1999 Nissan RD engine — Diesel 2.8 L — RD28, RD28T, RD28Ti
• 1987-present Nissan TB engine — 4.2/4.5/4.8 L — TB42E, TB42S, TB45E, TB48DE
• 1988-2004 Nissan TD engine — Diesel 4.2 L — TD42, TD42T, TD42Ti

Nissan V6 Cylinder Engines

• 1984-2004 Nissan VG engine — 2.0/3.0/3.3 L — VG20E, VG20P, VG20ET, VG20DE, VG20DET, VG30S, VG30i, VG30E, VG30ET, VG30DE, VG30DET, VG30DETT, VG33E, VG33E-R
• 1992-1994 Nissan VE engine — 3.0 L — VE30DE
• 1995-present Nissan VQ engine — 2.0/2.3/2.5/3.0/3.5/3.7/4.0 L — VQ20DE, VQ23DE, VQ25DD, VQ25DE, VQ25DET, VQ25HR, VQ25VHR, VQ30DD, VQ30DE, VQ30DE-K, VQ30DET, VQ35DE, VQ35HR, VQ37VHR, VQ40DE,
• 2008-present Nissan VR engine — 3.8 L — VR38DETT

Nissan V8 Cylinder Engines

• 1965-1989 Nissan Y engine — 4.0/4.4 L — Y40, Y44
• 1987-         Nissan VEJ30 & VRH35 (No longer in production)
• 1989-2001 Nissan VH engine — 4.1/4.5 L — VH41DE, VH45DE, VRH (Engines for racing purposes)
• 2001-present Nissan VK engine — 4.5/5.0/5.6 L — VK45DE, VK45DD, VK50VE, VK56DE, VK56VD

Nissan V12 Cylinder Engines

• 1969-1970 GRX-III — Nissan R382, Nissan R383
• UD12 —Diesel
• VRT35 — Nissan P35

Nissan Diesel engines

• Nissan CD engine — 1.7/2.0 L
• Nissan ED engine —
• Nissan FD engine — 3.3/3.5/4.2/4.6 L
• Nissan LD engine — 2.0/2.8 L
• Nissan RD engine — 2.5/2.8 L
• Nissan SD engine — 2.0/2.2/2.3/2.5/3.3 L
• Nissan TD engine — 2.3/2.5/2.7/4.2 L
• Nissan YD engine — 2.2/2.5 L
• Nissan ZD engine — 3.0 L
• Nissan QD engine — 3.2 L
• Nissan MR9 engine - 2.0 L
• Nissan V9X engine engine — 3.0 L
• Nissan UD12 engine 

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