How much HP can S65 handle?

The S65 4.0 V8 engine can handle about 550-650whp. 550-600whp is generally a good limit on 93 octane pump gas with proper supporting mods like headers. E85 on the other hand can increase those limits to about 600-650whp, if not more.

What engine does the BMW M3 use?

3.0-liter inline-six
Engine, Transmission, and Performance As with the new M4 coupe, the M3 sedan features a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six. The normal version sends 473 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels. A six-speed manual is the only transmission offered.

Is the S65 forged?

As with all PowerPak Plus pistons, these feature a 2618 alloy composition with a hard anodised top ring groove for unbeatable endurance. They are also suitable for use with the original alusil bore material.

How much power can S65 make?

The BMW S65 is a fairly potent power-plant straight from the factory with 414 horsepower. It also responds pretty well to power mods compared to many other naturally aspirated engines. A few basic S65 mods like test pipes, tunes, intakes, and pulleys can pick up about 40-50whp.

Which M3 is Turbo?

The 2015 BMW M3 sedan and M4 coupe will have a twin-turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine that makes about 430 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque.

Why did BMW choose the S65 instead of the M3?

The 2008-2013 M3 with the S65 combined more modern features than the M3 it was replacing, yet BMW wanted to retain the brute force in the engine, opting for a 4.0 liter V8, instead of a turbo charged engine found in the other models of the 3 series. The S65 is no doubt an iconic M engine. It’s high revving, loud, and immersive.

Is the BMW S65 a V8 engine?

The BMW S65 is a naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine which was produced from 2007–2013. Its main use was in the BMW M3 (where it replaced the BMW S54 straight-six engine). There is no direct replacement for the S65, since the following generation of M3 switched to a turbocharged straight-six engine (the BMW S55 ).

What engine is in a BMW M3 S65B40?

The engine control unit is Siemens MS S60. Thanks to all this, the S65B40 develops 420 horsepower at 8,300 rpm, and redline installed on 8,400 rpm. This engine intended only for BMW M3 E90/E92/E93.

What are the best S65 mods for an E92 M3 engine?

Tunes are another highly effective mod to squeeze more power from the E90/E92 M3 engine. They’re a bit pricier than the other primary S65 mods on this list. However, tunes come with many added benefits on top of the power they offer.