The BMW S65 is a naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine which was produced from 2007 to 2013. Its main use was in the BMW M3 (where it replaced the BMW S54 straight-six engine). There is no direct replacement for the S65, since the following generation of M3 switched to a turbocharged straight-six engine (the BMW S55).
BMW S65 engine | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Manufacturer | BMW |
Production | 2007–2013 |
Layout | |
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 |
Combustion | |
Fuel system | Electronic multi-point fuel injection |
Fuel type | Petrol |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | BMW S62 |
Successor | BMW S63 |
Derived from the BMW S85 V10 engine (as used in the E60 M5), the S65 shares the same basic architecture and aluminium construction. Unlike most other BMW M engines, the S65 and S85 are not related to a regular production BMW engine.[1]
The S65 won the International Engine of the Year award for the 3.0 to 4.0 L category in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.[2]
The S65 shares the same cylinder dimensions with the S85 V10, with a 92 mm (3.6 in) bore and a 75.2 mm (3.0 in) stroke. Other common features include individual throttle bodies,[3] ionic current knock sensing,[4] double-VANOS (variable valve timing) and the 12.0:1 compression ratio.[5] The redline is 8,400 rpm.
To reduce weight, a wet-sump lubrication system with two electrically operated scavenging pumps and a main oil pump replaces the three-pump wet-sump system used on the S85.[6][7][8] The dry weight of the S65 is 202 kg (445 lb).[9]
The alternator reduces or stops charging (depending on battery charge level) during acceleration to maximise power, only fully charging the battery during braking and decelerating whenever possible, in a system BMW calls Brake Energy Regeneration.[6]
The engine control unit (ECU/DME) is a Siemens MSS60,[10][11] which is based on the Siemens MSS65 ECU used in the S85 engine[12] The S65 weighs 202 kg (445 lb), which is 15 kg (33 lb) less than its S54 straight-6 engine predecessor.[13]
The firing order for the S65 engine is 1-5-4-8-7-2-6-3, which is different from the typical BMW V8 firing order of 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2.[14]
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 |
The S65B40 has a bore of 92 mm (3.6 in) and a stroke of 75.2 mm (3.0 in).
Applications:
The S65B44 is an enlarged version of the S65, due to a larger stroke of 82 mm (3.23 in).[15] It also uses a lightweight titanium exhaust.[16]
Applications:
The P65 engine is used for motor racing.
Applications: