BMW S65-based Racing Engines You've Probably Never Heard Of

surewin · 02-11-2015, 01:44 PM

I knew about the Z4 GT3 and GTE cars, but I had no idea of the other ones. Great thread!

Dane Cameron won the Tudor United Sports Car Driver's Championship in the GTD class last year with the Z4 GTE, so that's something else to be proud of.

3M TAPE · 02-11-2015, 02:06 PM

People who never drove E9x M3s on the track will NEVER understand how great the S65 engine is.
The E9x M3 will probably go down as one of the best M3s ever made. Only time will tell.

Scrippy · 02-11-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerfrk

Wow that Z4 GTE looks something unreal. 480BHP and spins out to 9000RPMs. Amazing. Does this mean our S65 could get to 9000 as well?

Look at the specs on the Judd engine....10,000!!!

G80indy · 02-11-2015, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrippy

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Originally Posted by bimmerfrk

Wow that Z4 GTE looks something unreal. 480BHP and spins out to 9000RPMs. Amazing. Does this mean our S65 could get to 9000 as well?

Look at the specs on the Judd engine....10,000!!!

Saw that! 10k !
Wow.
So... Is it reasonable to assume BMW is still making these S65 engines for racing purposes, and ehh, warranty?

BMW M3 CRT · 02-11-2015, 03:47 PM

The S65 is simply the greatest engine the M-GmbH has ever develped. I think its time to give this engine an worthy last comeback as long as the DTM uses the V8s.

Whats about an F80 M3 with an 440hp S65 named M3 Edition "40years 3er series" to celebrate two great BMW Jubilees in one car 40years 3er series and 60years BMW V8 !?

krnnerdboy · 02-11-2015, 04:24 PM

I'm biased but I feel that the s85 was the greatest from M! But they're based off the same design so I guess they're the same

swagkingcole · 02-11-2015, 05:25 PM

this is such a great post, i want go out and take mine to redline right now

eMvy · 02-11-2015, 06:41 PM

I haven't watched that much porn in a long time.

sq86 · 02-11-2015, 06:52 PM

I didn't know the Judd, Oreca, or Lotus used a S65 variation, cool stuff. I remember a few years back when visiting the Turner Motorsports garage at NJMP Will Turner said they still use the S62 engine in their cars. Was really surprised they still used it but he said, "if it ain't broke don't fix it" lol.

Transfer · 02-11-2015, 07:24 PM

Dammit now I want my S65 back. Thanks a bunch.

JEllis · 02-11-2015, 08:08 PM

Awesome! The S62, S85 and S65 will certainly be remembered fondly!

Eddien123 · 02-11-2015, 08:47 PM

One of my favorite engines.

Curt2000 · 02-11-2015, 09:11 PM

Epic post, very cool info I had never seen before, thanks for getting this together for the community!

Bosozoku · 02-11-2015, 11:09 PM

Wow. That in-car video reminds me of the (bad) old days when IMSA would run races with GTP, GTO, and GTU cars on track at the same time. Hugely different performance envelopes.

FogCityM3 · 02-11-2015, 11:42 PM

BMW literally stuck race car engines in sedans for the public to enjoy. The S65 is as close as it gets to being the "perfect engine" and what better form of flattery than it to be used in so many different racing applications. Bravo!

Gjm127 · 02-12-2015, 12:25 AM

Thank you for this!! It had been a while since the last time S65 content was on front page!

BLACK OPS · 02-12-2015, 09:43 AM

Great Post! Thanks for putting in the work for such a great review!

manari06 · 02-12-2015, 01:44 PM

This is why I love the S65 engine!

G80indy · 02-12-2015, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by krnnerdboy

I'm biased but I feel that the s85 was the greatest from M! But they're based off the same design so I guess they're the same

Nothing wails like that V10 S85!
Nothing

However
The S65 just roars!

Flying Ace · 02-12-2015, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMacMeal

People who never drove E9x M3s on the track will NEVER understand how great the S65 engine is.
The E9x M3 will probably go down as one of the best M3s ever made. Only time will tell.

Really, I should just sell my car then, along with thousands of others

3M TAPE · 02-13-2015, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Really, I should just sell my car then, along with thousands of others

Maybe you should. And you will never know its full potential.

i001947 · 02-16-2015, 08:18 PM

Nice to know my M3 has racing blood lines.

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BMW M3 CRT Lieutenant 179 Rep 464 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	The S65 is simply the greatest engine the M-GmbH has ever develped. I think its time to give this engine an worthy last comeback as long as the DTM uses the V8s. Whats about an F80 M3 with an 440hp S65 named M3 Edition "40years 3er series" to celebrate two great BMW Jubilees in one car 40years 3er series and 60years BMW V8 !? Last edited by BMW M3 CRT; 02-11-2015 at 04:08 PM..
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Transfer Major General 5294 Rep 5,875 Posts Drives: Bronco Wildtrak, Tesla MYP Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (1)	Dammit now I want my S65 back. Thanks a bunch.
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JEllis Major General 547 Rep 5,496 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth iTrader: (4)	Awesome! The S62, S85 and S65 will certainly be remembered fondly! __________________ Instagram: jellismotorwerks
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FogCityM3 Colonel 507 Rep 2,397 Posts Drives: M3 (E90) & Porsche GT3 RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	BMW literally stuck race car engines in sedans for the public to enjoy. The S65 is as close as it gets to being the "perfect engine" and what better form of flattery than it to be used in so many different racing applications. Bravo!
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