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Two-door rear-wheel-drive E93 retractable-hardtop performance convertible · 4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft)

2008 BMW M3 E93 Convertible

BMW's 2008 factory service roster identifies the M3 E93 Convertible as a distinct V8-powered M3 body application.

2008 BMW 3 Series (E90/E92, fifth generation) — M3 coupe, front three-quarter view
Exact 2008 3 Series reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “2008 BMW M3 (E92)” by Spanish Coches / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 2.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
M3 E93 Convertible
Body style
Two-door rear-wheel-drive E93 retractable-hardtop performance convertible
Engine
4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft)
Transmission
6-speed manual or optional 7-speed M double-clutch transmission

The S65 powertrain and M-specific chassis are not interchangeable with the regular 3 Series; transmission choice is not a separate model.

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2008 BMW 3 Series: documented configuration differences
ConfigurationEngineTransmissionBody
Current carBMW M3 E93 Convertible4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft)6-speed manual or optional 7-speed M double-clutch transmissionTwo-door rear-wheel-drive E93 retractable-hardtop performance convertible
BMW M3 E90 Sedan4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft)6-speed manual or optional 7-speed M double-clutch transmissionFour-door rear-wheel-drive E90 performance sedan
BMW M3 E92 Coupe4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft)6-speed manual or optional 7-speed M double-clutch transmissionTwo-door rear-wheel-drive E92 performance coupe
BMW 328i E93 Convertible N51 SULEV3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive E93 retractable-hardtop convertible
BMW 328i E93 Convertible N52K3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive E93 retractable-hardtop convertible
BMW 328i E92 Coupe N51 SULEV3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive E92 coupe
BMW 328i E92 Coupe N52K3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive E92 coupe
BMW 328i E90 Sedan N51 SULEV3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automaticFour-door rear-wheel-drive E90 sedan
BMW 328i E90 Sedan N52K3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automaticFour-door rear-wheel-drive E90 sedan
BMW 328xi E92 Coupe N51 SULEV3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automaticTwo-door all-wheel-drive E92 coupe
BMW 328xi E92 Coupe N52K3.0-liter N52K DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automaticTwo-door all-wheel-drive E92 coupe
BMW 328xi E90 Sedan N51 SULEV3.0-liter N51 SULEV DOHC inline-six (230 hp / 200 lb-ft)6-speed manual or optional 6-speed automaticFour-door all-wheel-drive E90 sedan

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Maintenance for this exact configuration

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Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 2008 BMW M3 E93 Convertible. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
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Scheduled topics
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Applicability stated
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Exact references
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  • Brake fluidView intervals, applicability and sources

    Brake fluid

    Sourced interval available

    All booklet-listed 2007 3 Series models.

    Applies to: 2008 · United States, Puerto Rico · 328i/328xi/335i/335xi Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, and Sports Wagon models listed in the booklet; M3 is not covered.

    Published interval: 24 months · Every two years, or when specified sooner by CBS.

    Source: BMW of North America — 2008 3 Series Service and Warranty Information (preserved copy) · The BMW Maintenance Program, Brake Fluid Service · checked

  • Engine air-filter elementView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine air-filter element

    Exact reference available

    Replace after every third engine-oil change; reduce the occurrence interval in dusty use.

    Applies to: 2008 · United States, Puerto Rico · 328i/328xi/335i/335xi Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, and Sports Wagon models listed in the booklet; M3 is not covered.

    Source: BMW of North America — 2008 3 Series Service and Warranty Information (preserved copy) · Maintenance summary, Engine oil — after every 3rd engine-oil change · checked

    4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft) — K&N E-2994

    K&N E-2994

    Manufacturer-catalog replacement-part fitment only; it does not establish a BMW service interval. Confirm the VIN, production date, engine, and installed filter dimensions before ordering.

    Applies to: 2008 · 4.0-liter S65 DOHC V8 (414 hp / 295 lb-ft) · M3 E93 Convertible · United States · Exact model-year and engine-family catalog scope; verify VIN and production date before ordering.

    Source: K&N — BMW M3 replacement air-filter catalog · 2008 BMW M3 4.0L S65 V8 — E-2994 · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • Ventilation microfilterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Ventilation microfilter

    Fitment must be confirmed

    BMW's Condition Based Service system determines the due point from vehicle use; follow the vehicle display rather than inventing a fixed mileage interval.

    Applies to: 2008 · United States, Puerto Rico · 328i/328xi/335i/335xi Sedan, Coupe, Convertible, and Sports Wagon models listed in the booklet; M3 is not covered.

    Source: BMW of North America — 2008 3 Series Service and Warranty Information (preserved copy) · Maintenance summary, Microfilter · checked

  • Engine oil filter — catalog fitmentView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine oil filter — catalog fitment

    Fitment must be confirmed

    Applies to: 2008 · United States

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Sources

  1. BMW — 2008 U.S. factory service-manual E90/E91/E92/E93 and M3 application roster (Operation CHARM mirror)
  2. BMW of North America — U.S. M3 generation history and specifications

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