E92 (2007 to 2013)

Introduced in 2007, the BMW E92 M3 is the coupe variant of the E9x M3 generation and is best known as the only M3 ever powered by a naturally aspirated V8, making it a standout in BMW M history. At its heart is the high-revving 4.0-litre S65 V8, producing 414 hp, paired with either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT, delivering a blend of motorsport character and everyday usability that defined the era. The E92 was the most performance-focused and widely celebrated body style of the generation, later benefiting from the Competition Package (ZCP) from 2011, which brought sharper suspension, revised steering, and enhanced dynamics. Total E92 M3 production is estimated at approximately 40,000–42,000 cars worldwide, making it the most common E9x variant but still limited by modern performance car standards. In the Australian market, the E92 M3 was officially sold and remains highly desirable, with strong demand for manual, ZCP-equipped, low-kilometre coupes, and values driven by transmission choice, originality, service history, and condition, as buyers increasingly view the E92 as a future classic from BMW M’s naturally aspirated golden era.