After two generations of straight-six-powered M3s, in 2007 BMW turned to a V8 to enable its new E92 coupe (and saloon ... rather than feeding off the engine under power. A noble intention I ...

In the case of the E46 and E92 generations you could even hedge your bets and have one of each… The E46 M3 arrived in 2000 and was a return to form for BMW M ... the revs under 3k and throttle ...