Unlike most other BMW M engines, the S85 is not related to a regular production BMW engine. [2] The BMW S65 V8 engine (used in the E92 M3) is based on the S85. As the S85 was BMW's …

Dec 20, 2024 · The owner of this BMW E92 M3 enjoys racing it at the track. In pursuit of quicker lap times, they upgraded the coupe’s powertrain and handling. The factory 4.0 L S65 V8 was …

Feb 21, 2025 · Last year we shared a BMW E92 M3 track project receiving several powertrain and suspension upgrades. The owner is swapping the factory 4.0 L S65 V8 and seven-speed …

Dec 22, 2023 · We were very lucky to have the chance to drive an S85 swapped E92 M3, this one having 570HP and an 8700RPM rev limit! We’re huge S65/DCT fans but this did make us start …

Nov 4, 2022 · Miami-based BMW specialist Renner is there to showcase the Projekt 3, an extraordinary M3 E30 that happens to have six more cylinders than the original car. Yes, …

Check out one of our latest projects as it comes together. We're swapping an S85 V10 out of a BMW M5 into an E46 M3.

Sep 7, 2022 · Not only is it a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V10 that makes 500 horsepower but it revs to 8,250 rpm and makes the most delicious noises. It’s a big old motor, thanks to packing …

Nov 20, 2018 · Some key points of consideration: 1) stock e46 M3 steering rack can be used with an S85 from this 2008 donor because by 2008 BMW had moved the CAS module out of the …

Sep 29, 2021 · Somehow, the tuners of this car were able to shoehorn a monster V10 into the engine bay of an E46 M3. That mighty free-breathing engine makes 500 horsepower and 384 …

Aug 6, 2024 · Manhart increased the motor’s output to 560 hp (411 kW) and 550 Nm (405 lb-ft) of torque. The V10’s sound is accentuated by custom stainless steel headers and a titanium …