BMW automotive engine families listed as S65. Specifications below retain the source's separate family and variant labels.
Family specifications
BMW S65 Engine
| Field | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 2007–2013 |
| Configuration | 90° V8 |
| Displacement | 4.0 L (3,999 cc) 4.4 L (4,361 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 92 mm (3.62 in) |
| Piston stroke | 75.2 mm (2.96 in) 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC w/ VVT |
| Fuel system | Electronic multi-point fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Oil system | Wet sump |
| Predecessor | BMW S54 (in E46 M3 ) |
| Successor | BMW S55 (in F80 M3 ) |
Variant specifications
Versions
| Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S65B40 | 3,999 cc (244.0 cu in) | 309 kW (420 PS; 414 hp) at 8,300 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 3,900 rpm | 2007 |
| S65B44 | 4,361 cc (266.1 cu in) | 331 kW (450 PS; 444 hp) at 8,300 rpm | 440 N⋅m (325 lb⋅ft) at 3,750 rpm | 2010 |
Recorded vehicle applications
S65B40
- 2008-2013 BMW E90/92/93 M3
- 2009-2014 Wiesmann MF4-S
S65B44
- 2010-2011 BMW E92 M3 GTS
- 2011-2012 BMW E90 M3 CRT sedan
P65B40
- 2008 BMW M3 ALMS
- 2009 BMW M3 GT2 racing car
P65B44
- 2010-2015 BMW Z4 GT3 racing car
- 2013-2016 BMW Z4 GTE racing car
BMW automotive engine directory
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Sources
Curated reference notes. Applicability follows the cited sources; hardware testing by this wiki is not implied.
- Wikipedia: List of BMW engines. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1382309748; accessed 2026-11-10.
- Wikipedia: BMW S65. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1352026974; accessed 2026-11-10.