BMW S65 engine

In this dossier

• VersionsEach version, and every model that had it
• Watch out 2 warningsKnown faults and what to check
• OwningMaintenance and what owners say

The story

History: facts, each with its source

BMW built the S65 from 2007 to 2013. It is derived from the S85 V10 and shares its basic architecture and aluminium construction. It won the International Engine of the Year award in its class every year from 2008 to 2012.¹

BMW Tuning finds no huge flaws in its design and says it will run well over 100,000 miles with proper maintenance.²

• Displacement: 4.0L (3,999 cc)¹
• Bore × stroke: 92 × 75.2 mm¹
• Block: Aluminium¹

Sources

1. Wikipedia (S65)
2. BMW Tuning (S65 problems)