In this video, enjoy the pure sound of the legendary S54B32 engine as the BMW E46 M3 takes on the famous Nürburgring track. Known for its high-revving nature and distinctive straight-six sound, the ...

From intern to editor, Damian Adams' story reads like a well-written novel where he steadily worked to become the youngest-ever editor of South Africa's leading motoring publication, CAR Magazine. He ...

BMW has built some incredible engines over the decades and of them all, few would deny that the S54 which powered the E46 M3, Z3 M, M Coupe, and Z4 M was one of its very finest. In BMW M3 guise, the 3 ...

When it comes to building performance engines, making sure the powerplant can rev as freely and highly as possible is crucial. Due to the engine performing more revolutions in a given minute, more ...

The BMW M3 is turning 40 years old in March 2026, and it's a great time to remember some of our favorite generations, like ...

Smith Vehicle Engineering’s gorgeous Oletha Coupe from last year can now be ordered with a bespoke version of BMW’s beloved S54 six-cylinder engine. So far, the Oletha Coupe has been available solely ...

Davies Elabha is a dedicated automotive journalist who blends technical expertise with a lifelong passion for cars. With over 200+ articles published across multiple media outlets, Davies specializes ...

The first M3 in 1986—the square boxy one—was loosely based on the E30 3-Series and had a four-cylinder engine. That M3 really was a homologation special, spun off a car created for racing. Back then, ...

If you have around $80,000 to spend, BMW will sell you a new X3 M. The automaker drops the M3 and M4’s 473-hp turbocharged inline-six into its popular crossover, along with a host of suspension and ...

The presence of a battered Sao Paulo Yellow G82-generation BMW M3 Competition at an insurance auction isn't particularly surprising; with 503 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque from its turbocharged 3.0-liter ...