Yes, an M3 with V10. It also has a dual-clutch automatic.
Since its inception in 1980, the BMW M3 has seen many engines. The M3 started out with a four-cylinder engine, then it was upgraded to an inline six and finally to a large V8. The M3 won’t go back to an 8-cylinder engine with downsizing underway. Instead, today’s inline-6 will likely be hybridized and succumb to the impending EV assault. This E46 coupe, which was sold in 2000, has had its engine rebuilt by Autoservice Procar. The OEM inline-six has been replaced by a naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter V10 from the E60. It produces a healthy 507 horsepower, and 520 Newton-meters (384-pound-feet), which is a significant improvement on the stock M3. Wait, there’s more. BMW specialist Autoservice Procar also removed the original gearbox, in addition to cramming a bigger engine. The M3E46 is not equipped with the OEM six-speed manual transmission or the SMG automated manual transmission. Instead, it has a seven speed dual-clutch automatic. This may have been borrowed from the M3E92, which was its successor.
The modified sports coupe was driven on the Autobahn at speeds of 186 mph (300 km/h). Sebastian Vettel may say speed limits on Germany’s beautiful highway are “no-brainer”, but we wouldn’t miss this kind of video where a special car goes at full throttle. This is especially true when the featured car has a screaming V10 that sings at over 8,000 rpm, while the driver literally uses the entire speedometer. This package is perfect for a lightweight supercar with two seats. Unfortunately, it hasn’t happened yet and we can’t expect a BMW flagship sports car.