The E9X generation BMW M3 represents the end of an era for BMW Motorsport. A brand that was built on high-revving, naturally aspirated engines, as production concluded on the E9X in 2013, M cars all took on forced induction. Although the new engines offered far more power, improved drivability, and increased fuel economy, there is no doubt that they lost some of the charm that made people fall in love with BMW M over its decades of building cars. But, thankfully, the naturally aspirated engine they went out on was one of the greatest powerplants ever put in a road car and will forever stand as a high point in the world of enthusiast vehicles.

Powering this E92 M3 is the legendary S65 V8 - with 4.0 liters of displacement, this 414 horsepower motor is known for its ability to rev all the way to 8,400 rpm. With 8 individual throttle bodies, the throttle response is outstanding and both the induction noise and the sound that comes out of the tailpipes is intoxicating as you wind it around the tachometer. This engine is paired in this car to a 6-speed manual gearbox that makes every drive a joy and is both fun to use and easy to operate. With the Competition package, the car receives suspension upgrades in the form of a 10 mm drop and higher limits on the traction and stability control systems.