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