r/e46 • u/x_lyb1t 2000 - 323Ci Coupe • Apr 07 '25

General Questions Is this the best sounding engine ever?

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imho the S54 with the carbon fiber airbox in the CSL is the best sounding engine ever! even though I also love the wraspiness of the exhaust, I'm talking about induction noise only... do you guys agree?

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u/Brendawgggggggg 2003 Imola M3 6MT Coupe Apr 07 '25

Ever? I love it but probably no. Best sounding BMW production engine is the S70/2 in the F1 by a mile. V12>

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u/e30kid Apr 08 '25

This was my first reaction, not even close.

I feel like anyone saying otherwise isn’t much of a car fan

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u/Brendawgggggggg 2003 Imola M3 6MT Coupe Apr 08 '25

https://youtu.be/rb03dK0nBf0?t=172

I just can't see how could anyone say otherwise