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New Port Melbourne, VIC, 3207

2011 BMW E92 M3

$62,250

Odometer 91,176 km

Body type Coupe

Fuel Petrol

Transmission 7-Speed M-Dct

Vehicle Overview

2011 BMW M3 E92.

The E92 M3 occupies a special place in BMW’s performance-car history as the only M3 generation powered by a V8. This 2011 example pairs the naturally aspirated 4.0-litre S65 engine with the seven-speed M-DCT transmission, delivering a specification centred on high-revving response, rear-wheel drive and the direct, mechanical character that defines this era of M cars.

Finished in Alpine White III, the coupe has the visual clarity of a relatively restrained performance car, with High Gloss Shadow Line trim, a carbon-fibre roof and 19-inch Style 220M double-spoke alloy wheels. The carbon roof is particularly significant to the car’s character, providing a purposeful detail above the cabin while distinguishing the E92 from more conventionally equipped examples. The car is described as completely stock and unmodified, retaining its original specification rather than adding aftermarket equipment.

At the centre of the experience is BMW’s S65B40 V8, listed here with 309kW and 400Nm. Individual throttle bodies, an 8,400rpm redline and the engine’s naturally aspirated delivery give it a distinctly progressive power character, rewarding drivers who enjoy building revs rather than relying on turbocharged torque. The seven-speed M-DCT gearbox with Drivelogic complements that engine with quick-shifting operation, while launch control and the M variable differential lock underline the car’s performance-oriented engineering.

A key maintenance item has already been addressed, with the rod bearings replaced at 91,170 kilometres, just before the displayed odometer reading of 91,176 kilometres. The vehicle also includes a full service history and two keys. It was Australian delivered, built in November 2010 and complianced in January 2011, making it an MY11 LCI example with LED tail lights.

The cabin uses an anthracite cloth and leather Speed interior rather than full leather, with adjustable backrest-width bolsters intended to provide a more supportive driving position. Electric seats with memory, carbon-structure leather trim and an anthracite headlining add finish without taking attention away from the driver-focused layout. The four-seat coupe configuration provides practical rear seating while preserving the compact proportions and low-slung profile associated with the E92.

Equipment extends beyond the performance hardware. Professional navigation, voice control, Bluetooth and USB audio provide useful connectivity, while bi-xenon headlights with washers, Park Distance Control, cruise control and automatic climate control make the car easier to use day to day. The combination of a documented bearing replacement, standard unmodified condition, Australian delivery and a substantial photographic record makes this a clearly specified example of a sought-after naturally aspirated M3.

4.0-litre naturally aspirated S65 V8
Seven-speed M-DCT with Drivelogic
Carbon-fibre roof and 19-inch Style 220M alloy wheels
Rod bearings replaced at 91,170 kilometres
Full service history and two keys
Professional navigation, Bluetooth and USB audio
Electric memory seats with adjustable backrest-width bolsters
Bi-xenon headlights, Park Distance Control and automatic climate control

Other highlights include Odometer: 91,176 km; Powertrain: Petrol; Transmission: 7-Speed M-DCT; Drive train: RWD; Engine or motor: S65 4.0L naturally aspirated V8.