BMW N62 Series User Manual

New Generation N62 Engine Chapter 4 P.26
Course Contents/Background Material
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The data telegram from the guide sensor is then issued on the
DAT line, giving the exact position of the eccentric shaft.
The reference sensor works in exactly the same way but does
not transfer the information to the Valvetronic control unit as
often as the guide sensor.

BMW N62 Series Specifications

General

Configuration	V8
Fuel type	Petrol
Valvetrain	DOHC 4 valves per cylinder
Torque Output	340–490 N⋅m (4.4L), 475-490 Nm (4.8L)
Compression Ratio	10.0:1 (4.4L), 10.5:1 (4.8L)
Engine Block Material	Aluminum
Cylinder Head Material	Aluminum
Cooling system	Water-cooled
Redline	6, 500 rpm