N52B30 Engine: Components

The N52 engine consists of the following components/systems:

• 6-cylinder, 4-valve in-line, friction optimized engine
• Two-piece crankcase in composite magnesium-aluminum structure
• Trapezoidal connecting rods (weight optimized)
• Aluminum silicon (Alusil) cylinder head
• Timing case integrated in crankcase and cylinder head
• Cylinder head gasket with silicon sealing lip
• VALVETRONIC II
• Weight-optimized double VANOS
• Volumetric flow-controlled oil pump
• Electrically controlled coolant pump
• Crankcase ventilation with integrated heater
• 3-stage DISA