The naturally aspirated V8 S65 engine powered the E9x M3. With 414hp, you can turn the power up with some S65 bolt-on modifications. However, be cautious of common problems such as rod bearing failure.
The BMW E9X M3 is 15 years old at this point and still accurately lives up to the Motorsport mantra. Its cost-to-performance ratio certainly makes it a tempting prospect in 2022. The E90/E92 M3 has a notable defining characteristic that makes it a unique beast in the BMW M-lineup. It is the only M3 to…
BMW S65 V8 engines are in the 2008-2013 E90/E92 M3. This incredible 4.0L engine is able to rev well beyond 8,000 RPM’s and delivers 414 horsepower. Solid numbers for a NA V8 engine of the era. However, some may consider it a little lackluster by modern standards. Not a problem, though. Those looking to push…
BMW’s S65 engine in the 2008-2013 E90/E92 M3 is well-known for its amazing sounds and high-revving ability. With 414 horsepower from the NA V8 it’s no slouch, even by todays standards. However, some look to bolt-on performance mods to take the S65 M3 to the next level. In this guide, we’ll discuss a few of…
There are so many problems with this topic. For one, the M3 and 335i aren’t even in the same ballpark when it comes to price. The M3 has also been around for decades while the 335i is limited to 2007-2015. For that reason, we’ll narrow this down to the E90 and F80 M3. Another problem…
An M car is a pure concept of performance and built with that in mind. Some may think that they are “race cars for the street” and in some ways they are. The 2008-2013 M3 with the S65 combined more modern features than the M3 it was replacing, yet BMW wanted to retain the brute…
