When BMW introduced the all-new M3 G80 in 2021, it came with the S58 3.0-liter inline-six with two mono-scroll turbochargers, double Vanos camshaft timing, and Valvetronic variable valve timing. The S58 engine debuted in 2019 for the F97/F98 BMW X3 M and X4 M before making it to the G80/G81 M3 and M4 two years later.
The S58 in standard guise makes 473 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque, the latter available from 2,650 to 6,130 rpm. Meanwhile, Competition variants like the M3 Competition xDrive have 510 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque at 2,750 to 5,500 rpm. Notably, the BMW M3 G80 is the first in its lineage to come with an optional all-wheel drivetrain.
The BMW S58 is a technical masterpiece with a lightweight forged crankshaft, a 3D-printed cylinder head core, high-precision fuel injection, and a dual chamber oil sump that ensures reliable lubrication in extreme driving environments. The BMW M3 G80 is still in production as of 2024. Another M car that uses the S58 engine is the second-gen BMW M2 with a 453-horsepower version of the twin-turbo inline-six.
