BMW’s S85 V10 may be the best-sounding engine of its era, but it wasn’t bulletproof, especially in the hands of an unworthy owner. The BMW S85B50 5.0-liter V10, found in the E60 M5 and E63 M6 ...

The unit won multiple International Engine of the Year awards, including Best New Engine (2005), Best Performance Engine (2005-2007), and Best Above 4.0 Liters (2005-2008).

And it could even be what is stopping the engine from spinning. If you're used to bare metal cylinders and cross-hatch patterns, the S85's liners are a cool surprise. Don't worry.

First up is BMW’s legendary V10 engine, the S85, a 5-liter naturally aspirated brute that made an incredible sound that ruined all the M5s that came after it, all falling short of its greatness.

Watch this insane BMW 1 Series (E82) build — the “150i” — fitted with a legendary M5 E60 V10 (S85) engine, as it rockets from 0 to 340 km/h on the German Autobahn. Captured from the ...

The Driftworks-built, E46-generation BMW M3 has been astonishing us with its V-10 swap for a long time. It already sounded spectacular with an E60 M5's S85 engine, but the ongoing build has only ...

In the world of high-end trackday cars, there are many choices and few wrong answers. One of the best answers is likely the Riley MkXXV, which is powered by the bored and stroked 5.8-liter S85 V ...