Engine code G21 320e LCI

e30pog · 10-12-2022, 01:07 PM

Hi guys, I live in the Netherlands and have chosen a LCI 3-series touring as my new company car. I've specced it in Brooklyn Grau with the M-sport package. No more 5 series unfortunately as hybrids are becoming almost mandatory nowadays... Currently have a G31 520I which has been incredible.

The 320e is essentially a de-tuned thus cheaper 330e powered by the 2.0litre B48 in combination with an electric motor. In the 320e it makes 163hp and my question is whether the internals of this B48 differ from the B48 which is in the 330e/320i/330i or 318i for that matter. Anyone have information on this?

Quintonis · 01-31-2024, 12:18 PM

Hey man, i don't know if its to late, but i found this on a different website: https://www.auto-data.net/en/bmw-3-s...eptronic-42234.

Wich basicly says it is a B48B20A, wich is the same engine as in the 330I.

The problem if you want to tune the car is that the DME is locked, so i think you need to send the ECU to someone that can unlock it.

10-12-2022, 01:07 PM	#1
e30pog Registered 5 Rep 2 Posts Drives: G31 520i Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Engine code G21 320e LCI Hi guys, I live in the Netherlands and have chosen a LCI 3-series touring as my new company car. I've specced it in Brooklyn Grau with the M-sport package. No more 5 series unfortunately as hybrids are becoming almost mandatory nowadays... Currently have a G31 520I which has been incredible. The 320e is essentially a de-tuned thus cheaper 330e powered by the 2.0litre B48 in combination with an electric motor. In the 320e it makes 163hp and my question is whether the internals of this B48 differ from the B48 which is in the 330e/320i/330i or 318i for that matter. Anyone have information on this?
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Quintonis Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: bmw e46 323i 1999 Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: The netherlands iTrader: (0)	B48B20A Hey man, i don't know if its to late, but i found this on a different website: https://www.auto-data.net/en/bmw-3-s...eptronic-42234. Wich basicly says it is a B48B20A, wich is the same engine as in the 330I. The problem if you want to tune the car is that the DME is locked, so i think you need to send the ECU to someone that can unlock it.
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