Tuning masterpiece: V10 engine in the BMW E46 M3 and DCT!

Thomas Wachsmuth 12 October 2023 -> Cars from AZ, -> Tuner from AZ, BMW, News vehicles, Videos

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The combination of two ingenious components can sometimes lead to a phenomenal result, and that's exactly what this one represents Unique Proof: A BMW E46 M3, equipped with the dreamlike S85 5.0-liter V10 of the E60 M5 / E63 M3. The fusion of the two icons has created an M monster on wheels that is not only breathtakingly fast, but potentially generates the ultimate M experience of all. While the E46 M3 is known as one of the best M vehicles ever, the installation of the S85 V10 takes things to a whole new level. But the challenge clearly began with accommodating the power plant in the engine compartment of the M3, which is otherwise “only” relatively compact six-cylinder must record.

DCT & V10 in the BMW E46 M3

Although the space in the engine compartment cannot be described as tiny, installing it was V10 still a tricky task. But the real highlight of the special M3 lies in the detail: it is not only equipped with the V10, but also with the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) of the later E92 M3. This is a combination that makes him, as far as we know, makes it unique worldwide. You might think that mixing an engine with a transmission it wasn't designed for, with a car that wasn't designed for it, would be a crazy challenge. In fact, it undoubtedly required a lot of knowledge and craftsmanship. But the end result is, to say the least, spectacular.

with custom sports exhaust system

But what would the monstrous V10 be without a corresponding sound? A specially adapted sports exhaust system allows the V10 to unleash its F1-style soundscape in all its glory, providing not only a fierce performance but an acoustic one too spectacle generated. When you put all the aspects together, you have a vehicle that is both a tribute to engineering and delivers a completely unique driving experience. The question of whether this is the ultimate M car can be answered with a clear answer JA get answered!