BMW M3 E92

The BMW M3 E92 features naturally-aspirated 4.0-liter S65 V8 engine producing 420 PS (309 kW) at 8300 RPM with 400 Newton-meters (295 pound-feet) torque at 3900 RPM through six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch M-DCT transmission and rear-wheel-drive achieving 250 km/h electronically-limited maximum velocity with 4.8-second 0-62 mph acceleration representing first V8-powered M3 specification with 3999cc displacement and double-overhead-camshaft configuration delivering 8400 RPM redline through sophisticated individual throttle bodies and advanced valvetrain technology.

M3 E92 launched 2007 represents BMW revolutionary departure from traditional inline-six M3 formula establishing naturally-aspirated V8 specification competing against Audi RS5 and Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG through high-revving performance philosophy. Production spanning 2007-2013 achieved widespread critical acclaim through exceptional chassis dynamics and characterful powerplant available across E92 coupe, E93 convertible, and E90 sedan body styles. Model delivered benchmark naturally-aspirated performance before subsequent turbocharged F80 generation transition establishing final representation of high-revving naturally-aspirated BMW M philosophy with Competition Package variant offering enhanced suspension and limited-slip differential establishing definitive E92 specification throughout production.