The BMW E92 M3 Sounds Like Screaming Thunder. As the M3 grew bigger and got heavier, BMW endowed this M3 with a thunderous, scintillating V-8. I scribbled down one note after a dozen laps in the Originally Posted by ersin. I have 91000+ miles on mine. Just replaced a throttle valve actuator. The part is $800 - $900 (cheaper if you shop around) or over $1000 from the dealer's service department plus they want around $1000 labor. I did it myself. The actuators seem to be a problem point for early M3's at least. M3 Sedan Model Code: 52AY 6-speed manual transmission 2,993 cc, 6-Cylinder 353 kW / 550 Nm Fuel Type: Petrol Consumption: 10.1l / 100km 1 CO 2: 231 g / km1 0-100kmh: 4.2 sec M3 Competition Sedan Model Code: 32AY 8-speed M Steptronic Sport transmission with Drivelogic 2,993 cc, 6-Cylinder 375 kW / 650 Nm Fuel Type: Petrol Consumption: 9.6 l Engine Model/Code : N53B30A : Engine displacement : 2996 cm 3 182.83 cu. in. Number of cylinders : 6 : Engine configuration : Inline : Cylinder Bore : 85 mm 3.35 in. Piston Stroke : 88 mm 3.46 in. Compression ratio : 12 : Number of valves per cylinder : 4 : Fuel injection system : Direct injection : Engine aspiration : Naturally aspirated 232.4/332.0 mi. 414 hp @ 8,300 rpm. 295 lb-ft @ 3,900 rpm. Double overhead cam (DOHC) MacPherson strut front suspension. 3,704 lbs. 2-way manual driver seat adjustments. Driver seat with power BMW, however, has made some changes to boost the M3's low-end torque. The M5's 5.0-liter V-10 has a torque peak of 383 lb-ft at a high 6100 rpm. The M3 makes 295 lb-ft at a more reasonable 3900 S55 F8x M3 & M4 Engine. The S55 in the F80 M3 and F82 M4 is without question the most potent factory engine on the list. Its 425 horsepower may not seem like a massive boost over the 414 horsepower E90 M3. However, there is a lot more torque on tap along with a high ceiling with mods. 2008 M3 Convertible E93 | 2008 - 2013: Modification; Power 4.0i Automatic 420 hp @ 8300 rpm / 313 kW 4.0i 2005 BMW M3 Competition Package: Base price incl dest: $48,995: Price as tested: $54,690: Vehicle layout Front engine, RWD, 5-pass coupe: Engine 3.2L/333-hp/262 lb-ft DOHC 24 valve I-6 The 2024 BMW M3 lineup is even crazier this year, with a new, lighter, 543-hp CS model that improves its already mind-blowing performance. 2013 BMW M3 2dr Cpe Features and Specs Search 0bNc.