BMW E90 M3: End Of An Era. Shooting Brake's UK Road Review

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6 ай бұрын

Available from Sunday the 21st of January, 2024 on Shooting Brake, the auction platform for car enthusiasts.
BMW had a hard act to follow after the E46 M3. Met with rave reviews, record-setting sales figures and a universal outpouring of love for the brawny, wide-arched straight-six Coupe, BMW's M-division had the unenviable job of delivering a true successor.
The E92 M3 was the answer. A bespoke, all aluminium 4.0 litre V8 provided 420bhp and an absolutely hair-raising 8,500RPM red-line, the highest ever seen in a road-going M-car. The chassis gained an all-new suspension setup compared to previous 3-series generations, with a twin-arm front setup for better bump steer and caster profiles, whilst a revised multi-link rear axle ensured that power deployed correctly.
BMW soon followed up with the E90 M3, the E92's saloon variant. Reportedly stiffer and better balanced, if slightly heavier, the E90 M3 was always rumoured to be the sweetest steer of them all. Ghaleb's here to find out if that really is the case.
This E90 M3 is an LCI example fitted with the 6-speed manual gearbox. It's 1 of 12 cars in this combination of facelift manual saloon and represents the last naturally aspirated M3 generation. It's had all the big preventative jobs ticked off, including throttle actuators, rod bearings, clutch and waterpump. It also features fully adjustable coilovers, AP racing brakes and a "1.5 pipe" exhaust modification, allowing the V8 to sing without droning on regular usage.
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@366mussini 6 ай бұрын

This M3 isn't just the sounds but the performance in general, dynamically, exceptional balanced, obviously the S65 engine was named the best engine in 2008,09,10 and 2011, what else you want to say to recognize this is one of the best MBW M3 car ever produced.

@366mussini 6 ай бұрын

the BMW engineers got so successful with this M3 because they build the car around the engine type, plus the fact best steering hydraulic assistance and DCT gearbox and when you go to the race track is when you really appreciate what this car can deliver and I'm talking about the E90 too.

@carmadnab 6 ай бұрын

This has been my ultimate configuration for the E9x platform, the rear arches of the Saloon, the 6 speed manual heel n toe rowing through the gears of the S65 what a dream definitely need to try one one day!

@Sam-oo3yt 6 ай бұрын

Whoever filmed / edited this did a spectacular job, astounding cinematography and seamless transitions. Truly a work of art.

@ghaleboncars 6 ай бұрын

Such an epic car this. Completely belies its on paper statistics and in my opinion is fairly misunderstood. BMW M took such a focused approach during this era, with the E60 and E90 taking on the most hardcore, sporting and focused handling profile that BMW ever did IMO. Whoever wins this auction will be a very, very lucky person.

@Aspireonthego 6 ай бұрын

Impeccable car, the engine is a gem. The overall package is one of a kind especially in the 4-door E90 form.

@shootingbrake 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree.

@rossfripp4503 6 ай бұрын

I have an LCI E90 M3, albeit DCT. It is a fantastic car. I have driven a couple of manual cars (including one my dad had from new back in 2009 - a coupe) and I think the DCT box suits the engine better, and having the shorter ratios means you can enjoy the engine even more! It's a peach.

@shootingbrake 6 ай бұрын

I think both gearboxes have their own charms. DCT gets the best performance out of the S65, but being able to engage fully with the engine via a clutch and gearlever is so fun and it still provides ample performance. Ultimately comes down to preference IMO

@Burgattti 6 ай бұрын

Just bought my 2010 LCI white Fox red interior e90 M3 DCT in December Currently repairing it ( was involved in a minor surface deep accident ). It’s a dream I can’t wait Watching this just made me more excited

@shootingbrake 5 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about the accident. The wait will be worth it!

@littleroller 4 ай бұрын

In 10 years, this car will be a collectors gem for a well cared for example. When Gintani does the Paul Walker build series, this car will be sought after by every 20 year old in the states.

@shootingbrake 4 ай бұрын

100% agree

@amirhashm1 6 ай бұрын

Big want! Awesome video too

@ThePorkyJack 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant videography and B roll in this vid

@p1fly 6 ай бұрын

Loving the content and reviews are on point

@amalankumar7231 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2010 LCI E90 with DCT. I've done a back box exhaust mod and M3 GTS gearbox tune which has opened up the exhaust note and sharpened the shifts. It actually does make you smile every time you drive. I've actually owned a 2017 M2 and the turbo M cars just don't cut it ! The only additional mods I'm thinking of is an eventuri intake and AP brake upgrade and that's about it. Bottom line is driving experience>speed or any performance stats on paper

@jeffb499 5 ай бұрын

What a machine, very well thought trough upgrades 👏 Cant wait to hit the roads again in mine

@shootingbrake 5 ай бұрын

Yes a great spec list on this one, really brings the platform to life!

@eoghankelly68 3 ай бұрын

Another brilliant clip 👌🏻

@penman8985 3 ай бұрын

Stunning! 👋👋👍👍 Simon

@samcourt6228 5 ай бұрын

The E90 looks so much cooler than the E92; the rear arches on the saloon look much better than those of the coupe. I’m happy to forego the carbon roof. I’m desperate to swap my E92 335i for an E9x M3. Initially I was convinced that the DCT was the way to go based on driving a family member’s car, but I think manual gearboxes are a huge draw for me (I prefer my wife’s 330i to my car and I’m convinced it’s the manual gearbox). One of my biggest regrets is not buying said family member’s E90 M3 when he sold it; I bought an M140i instead which was a huge disappointment in the end. The body is generally good on these, but the rear subframes are becoming in issue; they love to rot.

@shootingbrake 5 ай бұрын

The E90 has the stubby, almost Kamm tail that we grew to love of previous M cars. E92 definitely has its own appeal though, perhaps a bit more spec sensitive than other generations of M3. The DCT is fantastic but the manual definitely has its own draw!

@jamesh2515 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful review - a Rare and Special car.. The new owner is in for a treat.

@shootingbrake 5 ай бұрын

100% agree

@MICHAEL-wg2lh 3 ай бұрын

Amazing car in my top two all timers , great review too geeza 👍

@shootingbrake 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@chunkplunk 5 ай бұрын

my dad had one of these for roughly 10 years until a car crash

@shootingbrake 5 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about the crash! What has he got now?

@chunkplunk 5 ай бұрын

@@shootingbrake it just happened today so we haven't decided yet

@DaveJMcGarry 6 ай бұрын

Ser Davos Approves 🏎☁

@manitv9708 5 ай бұрын

貴重なNA V8エンジンです！かっこいい！

@Assimilator1 3 ай бұрын

Good video 😎, a small correction, a manual M3 e90 weighs 1605 kgs. I'm really surprised to hear what you said about the M3's steering, I think you're only the 2nd reviewer to say that (and I've watched dozens of M3 reviews now, despite owning one myself, lol). Steering feels great to me and not too quick. Saloon stiffer than a coupe?? I don't think so, remember you've got extra holes in the chassis for extra doors 😉, what makes you say a saloon's stiffer?

@addj7093 2 ай бұрын

The E90 is faster round the track than the E92 because its chassis is stiffer. Pillarless doors in the coupe reduce its structural rigidity.

@Assimilator1 2 ай бұрын

@@addj7093 structural rigidity is mostly down to the body shell, not the doors. The saloon has 2 extra 'holes' for the rear doors, so is less stiff, also the saloon doesn't have the carbon fibre roof (bar the CRT), so is heavier. So no way can the saloon be quicker around the track (everything else being equal of course).

@addj7093 2 ай бұрын

@@Assimilator1 found the reason here it is “The sedan has a stiffer chasis due to the b-pillar than the coupe and is shorter than the coupe making it easier to overcome inertia.”

@Assimilator1 2 ай бұрын

@@addj7093 grammar has got messed up in that, but technically it doesn't make sense either, the coupe still has a B pillar, and IIRC the saloon is only about an inch shorter....

@patrickbateman7122 29 күн бұрын

@@Assimilator1even M engineers said themselves the saloon is the stiffer better handling car of the two..

@user-gl5ld9vm7i 6 ай бұрын

Why are the headlights strobing on and off?

@shootingbrake 6 ай бұрын

It's due to BMW's useage of LEDs for the angel eyes on the LCI model, combined with the framerate of our camera. In real life they are seamlessly on, however the 'refresh rate' of the angel eyes doesnt quite match the frame rate of the video hence them appearing to strobe

@mislavkonjik2827 6 ай бұрын

@@shootingbrake I have a friend who is now selling an E39 M5. He wants to exchange it for a newer M model. He found E90 M3 pre lci from 2008. with manual transmission. He gave up the E60 M5 because it is unreliable. Do you think the E90 M3 with a manual transmission would be a good replacement for the E39 M5?

@shootingbrake 6 ай бұрын

@@mislavkonjik2827 Personally yes I think so. The E90 M3 interior isn't as nice as the E39 but they are more fun to drive and more modern, both in terms of reliability and useability. I think a manual E90 M3 like this one is the best replacement for an E39 M5.

@mislavkonjik2827 6 ай бұрын

@@shootingbrake Would you agree with me if I say that the E39 M5 is overrated?

@shootingbrake 6 ай бұрын

@@mislavkonjik2827 Tough question! It's a genuinely brilliant car. Characterful, fast, engaging, comfortable, handome, sounds great... at the same time, one could argue the E39 M5 and E46 M3 are so loved that no car could ever live up to their hype. I think they are a brilliant car and one of the best supersaloons ever made. They have to be seen through the lense of a 20 year old, 1.8 ton car however.