BMW M12/7 1600 Engine

BMW M12/7 1600 Engine for Sale | Elite Wasserman-Prepared Unit

This BMW M12/7 1600 engine for sale is a complete race unit in top condition, professionally prepared by Wasserman Racing. It is a fully built, race-specification engine featuring premium lightweight internals throughout, and is offered complete with all components exactly as shown in the accompanying photographs.

The BMW M12/7 1600 engine for sale here is one of the most historically significant and technically refined four-cylinder racing engines ever produced in European motorsport. Originally developed for Formula 2 and Formula BMW competition, the M12 engine family became synonymous with BMW’s dominance in single-seater racing during the 1970s and 1980s. Today, these engines remain highly sought after for historic racing series, private single-seater builds, and serious motorsport collections.

Built by Wasserman Racing, this BMW M12/7 1600 engine reflects a full race build at the highest level of period-correct specification. The combination of titanium valves, titanium conrods, and a magnesium pump represents a genuine opportunity for competitors active in historic Formula 2 or eligible single-seater classes, as well as collectors seeking a significant and well-documented piece of BMW Motorsport heritage.

Complete Package Includes:

• Complete BMW M12/7 1600 engine, built by Wasserman Racing
• Titanium valves and titanium connecting rods
• Magnesium oil pump
• All ancillaries and components included as photographed – nothing missing

Characteristics & Specification:

• Engine Model: BMW M12/7
• Displacement: 1600cc
• Builder: Wasserman Racing
• Condition: Top Condition – Race Ready
• Valves: Titanium
• Connecting Rods: Titanium
• Oil Pump: Magnesium
• Supply: Complete – All Components Included

Vehicle Fitment – Compatible Models:

• Historic Formula 2 single-seater chassis
• Formula BMW single-seater builds
• Period-correct BMW M12-eligible motorsport applications

Why Choose This BMW M12/7 1600 Engine:

• Built by Wasserman Racing, a respected name in historic and professional motorsport engine preparation
• Titanium valves and connecting rods reduce reciprocating mass and deliver superior strength-to-weight ratio
• Magnesium oil pump keeps the build in full competition specification
• Complete, turn-key unit requiring no additional components or preparation prior to installation
• Increasingly rare in complete, built form, particularly from a specialist builder of this standing
• Significant, well-documented piece of BMW Motorsport heritage for collectors and competitors alike

Key Features:

• BMW M12/7 1600cc four-cylinder competition-only race engine
• Titanium valves and connecting rods for high-RPM durability
• Magnesium oil pump for reduced weight
• Full race-ready, top-condition internals throughout
• Complete unit, ready for immediate installation and use

Ideal For:

• Historic Formula 2 racing
• Formula BMW single-seater builds
• Period-correct motorsport competition
• BMW Motorsport private collection
• Historic race engine restoration projects