What is the BMW S38B36 engine?

The BMW S38B36 is a 3.6 liter (3,535 cc) petrol engine from the S38 family. It has an inline 6, DOHC, 24 valve layout with no turbo (naturally aspirated), and makes 232 kW (315 HP) with 360 Nm of torque. BMW built it from 1988 to 1992 and it meets the Euro 1 emission standard.

You find the S38B36 in the BMW E34 M5 3.6 and BMW E28 M5. What we list: BMW S38 engines from the E28 M5 and E34 M5.

At Autowerke Engines every S38B36 is a real used engine from our yard in Hamburg. The photos on each listing show the actual engine, not a stock picture. The yard checks the code, records what is bolted on, and seals the openings before the engine is offered. Each listing shows the year, the mileage and the price, so you can compare units side by side.

Not sure? Send us your VIN and your gearbox code. We match the engine family, the year window and the parts on the engine before anything is reserved, and the check is free.