Engine Teardown

Championship-Winning Engines, Built to Outperform.

Every CarBahn engine is hand-built with championship-proven racing components and over 46 years of engineering expertise from Steve Dinan, delivering extreme reliability, massive torque capacity, and road-car refinement across S58, S63, S55, B58, N55, and S85 V10 BMW M platforms.

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Free Engine Consultation

Tell us about your build goals

1

Choose Your Platform

Select your BMW/M engine family (S58, S63, S55, B58, S85 V10).

2

Free Build Consultation

We confirm fitment, goals, tuning, and required supporting parts.

3

Send In Your Core

$10k refundable deposit while we inspect and verify the core.

4

We Build Your Engine

Blueprint machining and motorsport-grade assembly begin.

5

Ship to Your Dealer

Final engine ships to your preferred shop for installation.

Engineered Options for Street, Track, and Competition

Choose the engine program that matches your power goals, usage, and budget. All staged engines are designed as road-car builds, while our racing engines are reserved for maximum-effort competition use.

Stage 1 Road-Car Engine Program

Stage 1 Engines

Up to 750 lb-ft of torque*

Warranty 2-year / 24,000-mile coverage for road use when paired with an approved tune and supporting components.

Best For High-performance street cars and occasional track use targeting a substantial bump in torque with OEM-like drivability.

Price Tier Entry point into CarBahn engine programs with the most accessible overall cost of ownership.

Stage 2 Enhanced Output Program

Stage 2 Engines

Up to 850 lb-ft of torque*

Warranty 2-year / 24,000-mile coverage for road use when built and tuned within CarBahn’s recommended limits.

Best For Dual street/track builds and higher-power setups that demand more headroom for boost and torque than a Stage 1 engine.

Price Tier Mid-range pricing with additional component and machining upgrades to support elevated torque targets.

Racing Competition Engines

Racing Engines

Up to 1,000 lb-ft of torque*

Warranty Materials and workmanship only. Racing engines are intended for competition use and should be rebuilt periodically based on run time or mileage.

Best For Dedicated race cars and maximum-output builds where outright performance and durability under extreme conditions are the priority.

Price Tier Highest investment level with the most aggressive components, machining, and capabilities in the CarBahn engine lineup.

*Torque limits are application-dependent and must be matched with the correct tune, fuel system, and supporting hardware.

Shop by Engine Platform

CarBahn builds complete engines for the most popular BMW and M powertrains. Choose your platform below to see available Stage 1, Stage 2, and racing engine programs.

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Inline-6 Turbo

S58 Engines

G80 M3 • G82/G83 M4 • G87 M2

Built for modern M cars that demand extreme torque, rapid spool, and track-capable reliability.

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Twin-Turbo V8

S63 Engines

F9X X5M/X6M • F90 M5 • F91/F92/F93 M8

High-output V8 programs for heavy-hitting street and track builds with massive torque potential.

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Inline-6 Turbo

S55 Engines

F80 M3 • F82/F83 M4 • F87 M2 Competition

Proven M platforms supported with race-bred internals and tuning headroom for serious power.

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Inline-6 Turbo

B58 Engines

M240i • M340i • M440i and related B58 applications

Street-focused performance builds with the headroom and durability to support advanced tuning.

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Naturally Aspirated V10

S85 V10 Engines

E60 M5 • E63/E64 M6

Iconic high-revving V10 programs for enthusiasts preserving or elevating BMW’s most exotic M powerplant.

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Additional BMW / M Platforms

Other Engines

N55 • legacy platforms • special projects

Have a specific BMW or M engine in mind? Contact our team to discuss availability, custom programs, or upcoming applications.

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Engine Warranty Coverage

Every CarBahn engine is backed by our industry-leading warranty program. Coverage varies by engine type and intended use to ensure reliability, clarity, and long-term protection for your investment.

Stage 1 & 2 WARRANTY

Coverage: 2 years / 24,000 miles

Stage 1 and Stage 2 engines are covered when operated within CarBahn-approved torque limits, paired with a CarBahn tune, and installed with all required supporting components.

What’s Included:

  • Internal engine components
  • Materials and workmanship defects
  • Blueprint machining and assembly processes

Important:

  • Warranty does not cover failures caused by non-CarBahn tunes or aftermarket fueling components.
  • If torque limits are exceeded, coverage is reduced to materials and workmanship only.
  • Warranty determination is at CarBahn’s discretion based on teardown inspection.

Racing Engine Warranty

Coverage: Materials & workmanship only

Racing engines are designed exclusively for competition use. They must be inspected and rebuilt periodically based on run time, boost pressure, RPM, and operating conditions.

What’s Included:

  • Materials and workmanship defects on initial assembly
  • Precision machining and component-fit validation

What’s Not Covered:

  • Damage from tuning, calibration errors, or detonation
  • Failures from boost pressure, RPM, heat cycles, or competition stress
  • Fueling or ignition-related component failures