Pre LCI (2007 to 2010)

The BMW M3 E92 Pre-LCI, produced from 2007 to 2009, represents the launch-spec version of the only M3 generation powered by a naturally aspirated V8, capturing a rawer, more analogue feel than later facelifted cars. At its core is BMW M’s high-revving 4.0-litre S65 V8 producing 414 hp, paired with either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT, and housed in the sleek coupe body that many consider the purest expression of the E9x generation. Pre-LCI cars are identifiable by their earlier lighting design and first-generation iDrive system, giving them a distinct early-production character. Total E92 M3 production is estimated at around 40,000–42,000 units worldwide, with pre-LCI examples accounting for roughly half of that figure. In the Australian market, pre-LCI E92 M3s were officially delivered and remain highly regarded for their sound, engine response, and driving engagement, with values influenced by manual transmission preference, originality, service history (particularly rod bearing care), mileage, and condition, as enthusiasts increasingly seek early V8-era M cars with unfiltered character.