What is the BMW S38B38 engine?

The BMW S38B38 is a 3.8 liter (3,795 cc) petrol engine from the S38 family. It has an inline 6, DOHC, 24 valve layout with no turbo (naturally aspirated), and makes 250 kW (340 HP) with 400 Nm of torque. BMW built it from 1991 to 1995 and it meets the Euro 1 emission standard.

You find the S38B38 in the BMW E34 M5 3.8 and BMW E34 M5 Touring. What we list: BMW S38 engines from the E28 M5 and E34 M5.

At Autowerke Engines every S38B38 is a real used engine from our yard in Hamburg. Each engine in the yard is inspected in Hamburg. The code is matched to the listing, the parts on the engine are recorded, the openings are sealed and the real unit is photographed. 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.