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BMW’s Hams Hall Engine Plant Marks 25 Years With Euro 7 Plan for Big Engines

The UK site builds three‑cylinder engines through V8s, with a bespoke V12 reserved for Rolls‑Royce.

Overview

  • BMW Group says the Warwickshire plant has produced more than 7.6 million engines since 2001 for BMW, Mini and Rolls‑Royce, including units for plug‑in hybrids.
  • Current output includes three‑ and four‑cylinder petrol engines, V8s for BMW models, and a hand‑built V12 manufactured exclusively for Rolls‑Royce.
  • The facility was retooled in 2022–23 to add V8 and V12 production, reinforcing its role in BMW’s global engine network.
  • BMW reports that the large‑displacement engines built at Hams Hall will be upgraded to meet upcoming Euro 7 emissions standards to remain in the lineup.
  • Operational updates include a 61% reduction in energy used per engine since the first full year, sourcing all purchased electricity from renewables, and deploying a ‘SpOTTO’ inspection robot.