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 ...

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.

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 ...

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).

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.