Which cars use the BMW S38B36 engine?

BMW fitted the S38B36 to the BMW E34 M5 3.6 and BMW E28 M5. These cars were built with this engine from about 1988 to 1992.

The badge on the boot is not enough to be sure. The same model name can hide two different engines, for example after a facelift or a change in emission rules. Always read the engine code stamped on the block, or look it up with your VIN.

Other engines in the same S38 family are the S38B38 (340 HP). They look alike but differ in power, parts and electronics, so they are not always a direct swap.

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.