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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