F80 · 2016–2018

BMW M3 M3 Competition F80 · 450 hp (2016 to 2018)

The BMW M3 M3 Competition of the F80 generation uses the S55B30 petrol engine with 450 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
450 PS / 331 kW
Displacement
2 979 cm³
Cylinders
6
Engine code
S55B30
Period covered
2016–2018
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Manual · 6 speeds
  • Automatic · 7 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

450 hp (331 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2016 to 2018.

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In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation. The S55B30 engine is also fitted to: BMW M2 (F87), BMW M4 (F82/F83).

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Per CBS, at the latest 24 months

24 months

Due date calculated by the car from use. BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the engine.

Source [1]

Pads and discs

Per wear sensors

Front and rear tracked separately by CBS.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Every 24 months

24 months

Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the BMW M3 M3 Competition F80?

The S55B30 petrol engine (2 979 cc), 450 hp (331 kW).

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Which oil for the BMW M3 M3 Competition?

A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the S55B30 engine.

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Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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