Commenters revere the S65 as the last naturally aspirated M3 and only V8 M3, with individual throttle bodies, hydraulic steering and an ~8,300-8,400 rpm redline; it lacks low-end torque and can be beaten off the line by turbo cars, but delivers an unmatched experience in the powerband.
High-revving naturally aspirated V8 — the only and last V8 M3
BMW E9x M3 (E90/E92/E93, 2008-2013) · variant