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BMW S85 Engine Teardown Video Shows A Faulty V10

A relatively short-lived engine, the S85 was used by BMW only between 2005 and 2010. With downsizing and electrification taking over, it’s safe to assume it’ll go down in history as the most powerful naturally…

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VIDEO: This E30 M3 Has an S85 V10 Engine Swap

We recently just saw two very different E30 M3 builds that both used Toyota 2JZ engines, which are beloved for their immense tuning potential. This E30 M3 has an engine swap as well but this…

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VIDEO: What’s it Like to Fix an E61 BMW M5 Touring?

As BMW enthusiasts, we probably all have fantasies of owning an E61 M5 Touring. The idea of having a 500 horsepower, V10-powered wagon in our driveway is almost too tempting to pass up. Almost. However,…

Video: Doing 300 km/h with an E46 M3 requires an S85 engine

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Top 10 Most Powerful BMW Engines of All Time

The new BMW M5 CS sits at the top of the most powerful production series BMW cars ever made. It took nearly 30 years to overshadow the iconic S70 McLaren F1 engine. Even though, some…

Video: Fifth Gear Takes a Look Back at the S85 Engine

Throughout BMW’s history, there have been a couple of iconic engines made by the Bavarian manufacturer that simply stuck with fans of the brand. Most of them were straight sixes because that’s somewhat of a…