The resulting engine weighs 202 kg (445 lb): 15 kg (33 lb) lighter than the straight-6 engine it replaces, while also being shorter. The firing order for the S65 engine is 1-5-4-8-7-2-6-3, which
That's not an LCI, that's a modded headlight. The LCI only updated the tail lights for the M3. The regular 3 series got upgraded headlights as well, but the M3 did not. The stock M3 headlights are the same from '08 to '12. Cool. I've not seen anyone retrofit a LCI headlight into an M3.
However, with the proper care, the S65 engine can last a long time. All in all, there are definitely enough reasons to hold on to your M3 and wait for some time, before deciding to sell. If you
The E90 was the sedan, the E92 was the coupe, and the E93 was the convertible. The new 4.0-litre V8 S65 made a massive 309 kW and 400 Nm and was mated to either a 6-speed manual or another M3 first, the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). A limited-slip diff (LSD) was also thrown into the parts bin and top speed governed at 250kph.Location: Moscow. iTrader: ( 0) [PHOTOS ADDED] Main bearings failure - seized engine, 30 000 miles. Hi everyone, I'm the "happy" owner of BMW M3 E92, 2012 production year with only 31 000 miles on it. And I have main bearing failure which leaded me to seized engine It happened on a first gear, after a really light pull, not even passing
E92 with the s65 engine will always leave you satisfied. Had an 04 m3… loved it, but the engine is way overrated — and f20 Honda S2000 is more fun to wring out. I have a 335i N54 tuned to around 600whp and can hop in an e92 m3 and be jealous, but if when I hop in an e46 m3 looking for nostalgia I just get disappointment.
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