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      03-21-2019, 11:48 AM   #45
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S54? hilarious. NOBODY liked the sound of S54 in that era except a few of us including me. I just loved the stock raspy sound while everyone upgraded the exhaust at least with the X-pipe. Funny how times change and things are written in hype.
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I never understood what the big deal was with the way the S54 sounded from factory on the E46 M3. I hated how raspy it was, but the intake noises were great. It can be made to sound good, but half the time, people go overboard with even more rasp and drone. I think BMW made it sound far better on the Z4M, stock for stock.

I love the S85 sound, but as a package, I just couldn't justify owning one due to maintenance. It's a car I'd love to one day own, but I still think as a package when you consider noise, maintenance, fun factor, the S65 is pretty hard to beat.

This might not be a popular opinion, but while the S62 sounds great with modified exhausts, I wouldn't put it in the top 5 for sure. I don't think it sounds that different from other V8's to be honest, while the S65 and S85 were unmistakable. I think the biggest compliment I can give these 2 engines is that they could easily be at home in something far more expensive than an M3 or M5/6.
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For me it's actually one of the cars from my work. Two or some years ago they were already headliners on this site but the sound still gives me goosebumps.



My boss is responsible for the engine. Previous years, due to regulations, we managed to achieve 500,4HP from the S54 stroker engine. Transmitted through a Hewland gearbox.

I remember it very well. Last year we had a test day at Zolder in Belgium. We were the first to go out on track, it was a bit damp and cold morning. You could hear the car going through every single corner and gear, for the complete lap.

Also want to share our new car, an F80 M3 based endurance car, with the S55.


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the e60 with the Eisn race was always my favorite. prob will remain given the current direction BMW seems to have gone since those days.
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Don't rule out the M30B35, that I6 sounds lovely as well, much more so then the S50/52
McLaren F1 sounds better than S54. 🤔
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Don't rule out the M30B35, that I6 sounds lovely as well, much more so then the S50/52
McLaren F1 sounds better than S54. 🤔
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I haven't owned a whole lot of cars in my 37 years, but I think my N55 M2 with MPE sounds incredible. Wish the crackles were more subdued in Sport mode though.
I agree on the N55, but maybe not making the list since it's not an "S" motor??

I don't feel the cracks/pops are that bad...(obvious bias )

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the e60 with the Eisn race was always my favorite. prob will remain given the current direction BMW seems to have gone since those days.
Eisenmann Race was the exhaust I had on mine and it was glorious.
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S54? hilarious. NOBODY liked the sound of S54 in that era except a few of us including me. I just loved the stock raspy sound while everyone upgraded the exhaust at least with the X-pipe. Funny how times change and things are written in hype.
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I never understood what the big deal was with the way the S54 sounded from factory on the E46 M3. I hated how raspy it was, but the intake noises were great. It can be made to sound good, but half the time, people go overboard with even more rasp and drone. I think BMW made it sound far better on the Z4M, stock for stock.

I love the S85 sound, but as a package, I just couldn't justify owning one due to maintenance. It's a car I'd love to one day own, but I still think as a package when you consider noise, maintenance, fun factor, the S65 is pretty hard to beat.

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that's why i find it funny when people talk shit about the s55 exhaust noise. of course it's bad, but your beloved e46 sounded even worse. somehow gets lost in the hype.

the s65 and s85 sounded good FOR BMW, but compared to the competition it was still quiet. there's an insanely high rate of modified exhausts for the s65 community.
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There's something so beastly and guttural about an opened up S62 exhaust setup. My old M5 had such a deep, chesty grunt in the low RPMs that no S65 can match. It literally felt like it was grunting at you and displacing air with ease. I loved it:

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Fuck, I miss that exhaust so much.

I am told the Dinan Stroker S65 combines the best of both V8s: the S62's low-end grunt with the S65's top end scream. God... I need one.
It does, the Dinan stroked s65s are absolute gems!!

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I haven't owned a whole lot of cars in my 37 years, but I think my N55 M2 with MPE sounds incredible. Wish the crackles were more subdued in Sport mode though.
I agree on the N55, but maybe not making the list since it's not an "S" motor??

I don't feel the cracks/pops are that bad...(obvious bias )

The n55 sounds like shit. Fake pops and burbles.. no intake sounds.. it absolutely does NOT deserve to be on this list
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I think the S62 sounds awesome - muscle car with a German accent!
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