[1] The turbocharged BMW M12 engine— used in the Formula One racing— was based on the M10 engine block and produced up to 1,400 PS (1,030 kW) in qualifying trim.

[1] He was asked by BMW to design an engine with a displacement of 1.3 L (79 cu in), but felt that this would be insufficient for the company's future needs.

The M10 has a cast iron block and an aluminum alloy head with hemispherical combustion chambers and two valves per cylinder.

Applications: The M41 version produces 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp), has an 8.3:1 compression ratio and fuel is supplied by a Solex 32 DIDTA carburettor.

Applications:[9] The M10B18 version has a displacement of 1,766 cc (107.8 cu in) and produces 66–77 kW (90–105 PS; 89–104 hp), depending on specification.

Applications: The M118 version has a displacement of 1,773 cc (108.2 cu in) and produces 66–96 kW (90–130 PS; 89–128 hp),[10] depending on specification.

Applications:[11] The M05 version has a displacement of 1,990 cc (121.4 cu in) and produces 74–88 kW (100–120 PS; 99–118 hp), depending on specification.

[citation needed] Applications: The M43/1 version has a compression ratio of 8.1:1 and produces 81 kW (110 PS; 109 hp).