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The BMW E92 M3 DCT is a two-door coupe version of the E92 coming with a Dual Clutch Transmission from stock. It was in production between 2008 and 2013 by BMW's motorsports division in Germany. The car runs with the brand's landmark S65 naturally-aspired V8 engine, which reaches a maximum power of 420 PS (450 hp – 331 kW) at 8300rpm. The multi-point injection fuel system gets a top speed of 0-62mph (100 km/h) in 4.4 seconds and a maximum speed of around 190mph (305 km/h). But it is the famous 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DTC) feature whats makes the M3 E92 DTC different from the other M3 versions. Essentially, DTC is an automated manual transmission with two separate clutches.
The BMW E92 M3 DTC disposition is a rear-wheel drive, with the engine in front, a double-wishbone front suspension, and a multi-link independent suspension on the back. The vented braking discs system in the four wheels and electric steering are a breeze to maneuver on any track condition. Stock tires are Michelin Pilot Sport PS2, 255/35 R19 up front, and 260/35 R19 on the back. The car weighs around 3374 lbs(1530 kg). The $30,000 price makes it a very affordable BMW coupe, given the high technology and reliability of the automobile, which would be a solid acquisition for any car enthusiast.
Rank
horsepower
414
WEIGHT KG
1,655
Power to Weight
0.25
CURRENT VALUE
$45,000
OEM Specs
engine Description
4.0L NA V8 (S65 )
drive Type
RWD
0-60 MPH
5 SECs
TOP SPEED KPH
249
PRICE (MSRP) USD
$56,500
gearbox
DOUBLE-CLUTCH AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
torque
400 N.M
Model Years
2008-2013
YEAR NOTES
2008: The E92 M3 debuted with a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine producing 414 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, and the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) option was introduced alongside the six-speed manual.
2009: BMW made minor software updates to improve the DCT's shift smoothness and responsiveness, and added new options like iDrive with an updated navigation system.
2010: The M3 received a minor facelift with updated LED taillights, new color options, and interior refinements, while the DCT received further software optimizations for smoother operation.
2011: BMW introduced the Competition Package, lowering the suspension by 10mm and adding Dynamic Damper Control, which enhanced handling characteristics; the DCT transmission remained unchanged.
2013: The final year of the E92 M3 retained the same performance features as previous years before the model was replaced by the next-generation M3/M4 with a turbocharged inline-six.
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Popular BMW E92 M3 DCT Mods by Level
From 45 documented buildsTrendsE92 M3 owners prioritize Michelin tires and KW Clubsport suspension. Builds often escalate with StopTech brakes, BPM tunes, and Apex ARC-8 wheels, progressing towards Zebulon aero and Racetech/Recaro seats for track-focused performance.
Medium
35 builds
Tires
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S7· Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 22· Hoosier A72· Michelin Pilot Super Sport2· BFGoodrich g-Force R11
Suspension
KW Clubsport8· Eibach Front Sway Bar4· Ground Control Camber Plates2· KW Clubsport 2-Way2· Swift Springs2
Brakes
StopTech ST406· Castrol SRF3· Hawk DTC-702· Turner Motorsport TrackSport Slotted Rotors2· Hard Motorsport Aluminum Backing Plates2
Intake/Exhaust
Challenge Sport X-Pipe4· MS Intake4· Dinan High Flow Intake3· aFe Power X-Pipe3· Dinan Freeflow Axle-Back Exhaust2
Power/Tune
BPM Tune6· Active Autowerke Pulley6· Turner Motorsport Power Pulley2· Dinan Performance DCT Software2· ESS Tune2
Aero
Zebulon Rear Wing4· Carbon Production ClubSport Ducts2· Zebulon Front Splitter2· Flossmann Front Fenders2· BMW M3 GT4 Front Lip2
Drivetrain
BPM DCT Tune2· Drexler LSD2· Alpine GTS DCT Tune1· Fall-Line DCT Main Pan1· YFCM V2 Carbon Driveshaft1
Wheels
Apex ARC-85· Bimmerworld Forged Wheels1· Apex EC-71· BBS E881· Titan 7 TS-51
Weight
Racetech Race Seats3· Recaro Race Seats2· Sparco Racing Seat1· Sparco QRT-C Performance Seat1· Rear Seat Delete1
Other
Bimmerworld Rollbar2· do88 Oil Cooler2· Bimmerworld Power Steering Reservoir2· CSF Oil Cooler2· Lifeline Harnesses1
Heavy
OEM Pace+0.3% 3 builds
Tires
Michelin Pilot Sport PS21· Yokohama Advan A0521· Hoosier A71
Suspension
KW Clubsport1· Eibach Front Sway Bar1· MCS 2-Way1
Brakes
AP Racing Radi-CAL BBK2· StopTech ST401· EAS Rear Rotors1· PFC-08 Pads1
Intake/Exhaust
Akrapovic Evolution Full Exhaust System1· MS Intake1· BW X-Pipe1· Akrapovic Cat-Back Exhaust1
Power/Tune
ESS Tuning G1 Supercharger2· Active Autowerke Pulley1· BPM Tune1
Aero
Zebulon Front Splitter1· Zebulon Rear Wing1
Wheels
Titan7 Forged1· Titan 7 TD-61
Weight
Stripped Interior1· OMP Racing Seat1· Racetech Race Seats1
Other
Roll Cage1· Momo Steering Wheel1· Bimmerworld Rollbar1· Core4 M14 Hubs1
Race
OEM Pace+1.7% 4 builds
Tires
Yokohama Advan A0522· Kumho Ecsta V7301· Hankook Ventus R-S41· Nankang AR-11
Suspension
KW Clubsport2· KW Competition 2-Way1· Öhlins Dedicated Track Coilovers1· Eibach Front Sway Bar1
Brakes
AP Racing Pro 5000R1· Pagid RSL291· StopTech ST401· EAS Rear Rotors1· PFC-08 Pads1
Intake/Exhaust
Active Autowerke Exhaust1· Akrapovic Exhaust1· Akrapovic Evolution Full Exhaust System1· MS Intake1
Power/Tune
Active Autowerke Pulley1· BPM Tune1
Aero
Zebulon Front Splitter1· Zebulon Rear Wing1
Drivetrain
Drexler Differential1
Wheels
Protrack Wheels1
Weight
Racetech Race Seats1
Other
KMP Steering Wheel1· Bimmerworld Rollbar1
Lap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:39.1 | Autodrom Saint-Petersburg | Medium | 22 Aug, 2019 | 07 Feb, 2026 | -5.72s | +5.89% | |||
| 7:07.6 New | Nürburgring (BTG) | Medium | 02 May, 2026 | 12 May, 2026 | -25.01s | +5.54% | |||
| 1:01.8 | Pikes Peak International Raceway | Medium | 17 Aug, 2020 | 02 Jun, 2021 | -2.79s | +4.42% | |||
| 1:48.5 | Texas World Speedway (2.9 Mile CCW) | Medium | 27 Apr, 2016 | 31 May, 2021 | -3.99s | +3.49% | |||
| 1:31.2 | Laguna Seca (Current) | Race | 28 Oct, 2023 | 23 Nov, 2023 | -3.26s | +3.35% | |||
| 2:01.8 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Cyclone) | Medium | 02 Jun, 2019 | 01 Jun, 2021 | -3.99s | +3.27% | |||
| 1:56.9 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | Light | 27 Nov, 2016 | 17 Jan, 2026 | -3.55s | +2.99% | |||
| 7:17.3 New | Nürburgring (BTG) | Race | 13 Jun, 2026 | 13 Jun, 2026 | -13.74s | +2.97% | |||
| 1:49.8 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CCW) | Medium | 20 Feb, 2021 | 26 Aug, 2022 | -3.29s | +2.84% | |||
| 7:27.1 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Race | 23 Apr, 2022 | 21 Oct, 2024 | -9.66s | +2.07% | |||
| 1:50.4 | High Plains Raceway (Full) | Heavy | 28 Apr, 2021 | 02 Jun, 2021 | -2.48s | +2.05% | |||
| 1:55.1 | Texas World Speedway (2.9 Mile CCW) | Light | 10 Aug, 2016 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -2.34s | +2.02% | |||
| 2:00.9 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Medium | 28 Sep, 2016 | 31 May, 2021 | -2.5s | +1.96% | |||
| 1:31.2 | Road Atlanta | Medium | 09 Mar, 2021 | 24 Nov, 2023 | -1.65s | +1.72% | |||
| 2:21.7 | Circuit of the Americas - COTA | Heavy | 10 Mar, 2021 | 02 Jun, 2021 | -2.26s | +1.55% | |||
| 2:40.0 | Spring Mountain Motor Resort (Mansell C 3.4 Mile) | Medium | 19 Jan, 2014 | 20 Jan, 2026 | -2.24s | +1.43% | |||
| 1:37.5 | MSR Houston (CW) | Race | 01 Feb, 2017 | 31 May, 2021 | -1.42s | +1.35% | |||
| 1:34.6 | Barber Motorsports Park | Medium | 04 Nov, 2021 | 25 Nov, 2023 | -1.23s | +1.24% | |||
| 1:54.0 | Auto Club Speedway (Road Course) | Medium | 19 Nov, 2016 | 17 Jan, 2026 | -1.35s | +1.21% | |||
| 2:01.6 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Medium | 25 Sep, 2016 | 31 May, 2021 | -1.42s | +1.11% | |||
| 1:06.4 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.3) | Medium | 11 May, 2015 | 29 May, 2021 | -0.72s | +1.08% | |||
| 1:51.8 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Medium | 17 Oct, 2020 | 02 Jun, 2021 | -1.25s | +1.06% | |||
| 1:18.9 | Arroyo Seco Raceway (CCW) | Heavy | 30 Apr, 2023 | 07 Mar, 2026 | -0.81s | +1.03% | |||
| 1:37.5 | Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | Heavy | 26 Oct, 2019 | 02 Jun, 2021 | -0.97s | +0.97% | |||
| 1:15.2 | Putnam Park Road Course | Heavy | 29 Apr, 2025 | 01 Nov, 2025 | -0.75s | +0.97% | |||
| 1:58.9 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Light | 01 Dec, 2016 | 17 Jan, 2026 | -0.92s | +0.78% | |||
| 1:55.5 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | Race | 15 Dec, 2019 | 02 Jun, 2021 | -0.84s | +0.69% | |||
| 1:51.9 | Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | Medium | 18 Jul, 2023 | 27 Jul, 2024 | -0.72s | +0.66% | |||
| 2:06.6 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Medium | 04 Sep, 2023 | 23 Jul, 2024 | -0.82s | +0.65% | |||
| 1:42.2 | Barber Motorsports Park | Medium | 13 Jul, 2013 | 28 May, 2021 | -0.65s | +0.65% | |||
| 8:02.5 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Medium | 02 Jul, 2016 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -2.46s | +0.52% | |||
| 2:16.9 | Sebring (CW) | Race | 13 Oct, 2025 | 18 Oct, 2025 | -0.55s | +0.38% | |||
| 1:53.5 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Race | 07 Feb, 2020 | 02 Jun, 2021 | -0.43s | +0.37% | |||
| 1:21.3 | Toronto Motorsports Park (CW) | Medium | 08 Aug, 2024 | 16 Mar, 2026 | -0.29s | +0.37% | |||
| 2:00.6 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Medium | 19 May, 2018 | 01 Jun, 2021 | -0.45s | +0.36% | |||
| 2:00.0 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Light | 01 Jun, 2016 | 17 Jan, 2026 | -0.36s | +0.31% | |||
| 1:58.5 | Hockenheimring (GP) | Medium | 21 May, 2023 | 09 Aug, 2024 | -0.3s | +0.26% | |||
| 1:13.7 | Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park-FIRM (Main Course w/o Shoebox CW) | Medium | 14 Jun, 2022 | 12 Oct, 2024 | -0.14s | +0.19% | |||
| 1:36.2 | Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | Race | 11 Nov, 2019 | 02 Jun, 2021 | -0.17s | +0.17% | |||
| 2:30.6 | Circuit of the Americas - COTA | Medium | 30 Aug, 2016 | 17 Jan, 2026 | -0.25s | +0.17% | |||
| 2:02.2 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | Medium | 26 May, 2025 | 23 Jan, 2026 | — | — | |||
| 2:27.8 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (3.1) | Medium | 11 May, 2015 | 29 May, 2021 | +0.05s | -0.04% | |||
| 1:42.5 | Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | Medium | 07 Aug, 2022 | 01 Oct, 2024 | +0.28s | -0.28% | |||
| 1:35.8 | Road Atlanta | Medium | 20 Oct, 2025 | 30 Oct, 2025 | +0.68s | -0.69% | |||
| 1:34.1 | Atlanta Motorsports Park (CCW) | Race | 05 Aug, 2024 | 06 Dec, 2024 | +1.05s | -1.12% | |||
| 1:23.4 | Autodromo di Modena (CW) | Medium | 13 Apr, 2019 | 19 Jul, 2022 | +0.93s | -1.12% | |||
| 1:18.8 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CCW) | Medium | 16 Mar, 2016 | 31 May, 2021 | +0.93s | -1.13% | |||
| 1:15.2 | Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park-FIRM (Main Course w/o Shoebox CW) | Race | 28 Feb, 2023 | 21 Aug, 2024 | +0.93s | -1.19% | |||
| 1:27.7 | Hallett Motor Racing Circuit (CCW) | Medium | 03 Jun, 2015 | 29 May, 2021 | +1.13s | -1.31% | |||
| 1:23.0 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CCW) | Medium | 11 May, 2015 | 29 May, 2021 | +1.1s | -1.33% | |||
| 1:26.4 | Hallett Motor Racing Circuit (CCW) | Medium | 11 May, 2015 | 29 May, 2021 | +1.41s | -1.63% | |||
| 1:58.9 | High Plains Raceway (Full) | Medium | 18 Apr, 2015 | 29 May, 2021 | +2.14s | -1.71% | |||
| 2:02.4 | Daytona International Speedway | Medium | 30 Apr, 2021 | 02 Jun, 2021 | +2.26s | -1.75% | |||
| 2:10.5 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Cyclone) | Medium | 13 Dec, 2022 | 30 Dec, 2023 | +2.35s | -1.83% | |||
| 2:05.0 | Utah Motorsports Campus (Outer Circuit) | Medium | 02 Aug, 2020 | 02 Jun, 2021 | +2.53s | -1.92% | |||
| 2:07.0 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Medium | 05 Jul, 2023 | 23 Nov, 2023 | +2.55s | -1.96% | |||
| 1:27.7 | Thunderhill (CW) | Medium | 01 Jun, 2021 | 02 Jun, 2021 | +1.73s | -1.98% | |||
| 2:16.0 | Intercity Istanbul Park | Medium | 20 Sep, 2016 | 05 Mar, 2022 | +2.97s | -2.07% | |||
| 1:44.9 | Palmer Motorsports Park (CW) | Medium | 22 Jun, 2025 | 24 Jun, 2025 | +2.3s | -2.08% | |||
| 1:41.8 | Road Atlanta | Medium | 25 Mar, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +2.09s | -2.09% | |||
| 1:17.8 | New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Lightning) | Stock | 21 Mar, 2026 | 16 Jun, 2026 | +1.64s | -2.16% | |||
| 1:35.3 | Pacific Raceways | Medium | 06 Oct, 2023 | 25 Nov, 2023 | +2.12s | -2.23% | |||
| 2:14.4 | NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Mulsanne Chicane) | Medium | 08 Apr, 2017 | 31 May, 2021 | +3.42s | -2.41% | |||
| 2:28.0 | NCM Motorsports Park-National Corvette Museum (Full-CW) | Medium | 17 May, 2015 | 29 May, 2021 | — | ||||
| 1:01.8 | Lime Rock Park (CW) | Medium | 29 Oct, 2025 | 12 Jan, 2026 | +1.63s | -2.62% | |||
| 1:57.0 | Arizona Motorsports Park - AMP (Main Track - CW) | Medium | 18 Feb, 2012 | 17 Jan, 2026 | +3.08s | -2.68% | |||
| 8:20.0 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Stock | 26 Oct, 2014 | 01 Feb, 2026 | — | ||||
| 2:45.9 | Bedford Autodrome (GT Circuit) | Medium | 20 Nov, 2023 | 23 Nov, 2023 | +4.83s | -2.76% | |||
| 2:16.1 New | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Stock | 21 Apr, 2026 | 16 Jun, 2026 | +3.72s | -2.78% | |||
| 1:44.7 | Homestead-Miami Speedway (Road Course) | Stock | 26 Feb, 2023 | 21 Aug, 2024 | +2.88s | -2.81% | |||
| 2:54.6 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Medium | 04 Apr, 2023 | 28 Nov, 2023 | +5.01s | -2.92% | |||
| 1:43.0 | Road Atlanta | Medium | 09 Oct, 2023 | 09 Dec, 2024 | +3.05s | -3.02% | |||
| 1:45.8 | Laguna Seca (Current) | Medium | 14 Dec, 2024 | 28 Dec, 2024 | +3.25s | -3.13% | |||
| 2:00.7 | Las Vegas Motor Speedway (2.4 Mile Outside Road Course) | Medium | 22 Apr, 2012 | 17 Jan, 2026 | +3.91s | -3.17% | |||
| 8:25.0 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Stock | 30 Aug, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +16.67s | -3.38% | |||
| 1:36.3 New | New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt) | Stock | 13 Jun, 2026 | 16 Jun, 2026 | +3.27s | -3.47% | |||
| 1:36.8 | Atlanta Motorsports Park (CCW) | Medium | 05 May, 2015 | 29 May, 2021 | +3.52s | -3.63% | |||
| 1:25.2 | Harris Hill Raceway (CW) | Medium | 30 Aug, 2013 | 13 May, 2022 | +3.66s | -4.07% | |||
| 1:47.9 | Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | Stock | 25 Aug, 2022 | 27 Oct, 2023 | — | ||||
| 1:35.0 | Dijon Prenois (Grand Prix) | Medium | 13 Jun, 2025 | 23 Aug, 2025 | +4.26s | -4.50% | |||
| 1:37.5 | Homestead-Miami Speedway (Modified Road Course) | Medium | 12 May, 2013 | 28 May, 2021 | +5.05s | -4.91% | |||
| 2:06.0 | Ridge Motorsports Park (w/ Chicane) | Light | 10 Aug, 2017 | 01 Jun, 2021 | — | ||||
| 1:21.9 | New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Lightning) | Light | 14 Jul, 2012 | 27 May, 2021 | +3.89s | -4.97% | |||
| 1:42.8 | Homestead-Miami Speedway (Road Course) | Medium | 01 Mar, 2014 | 28 May, 2021 | +5.27s | -5.02% | |||
| 2:13.0 | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (GP) | Medium | 09 Dec, 2018 | 02 Mar, 2022 | +7.68s | -5.88% | |||
| 1:42.9 | Road Atlanta | Medium | 20 Jun, 2023 | 04 Aug, 2024 | +6.16s | -5.92% | |||
| 1:27.8 | Autodromo di Franciacorta | Medium | 29 Sep, 2018 | 04 Nov, 2022 | +5.27s | -6.07% | |||
| 1:44.7 | Road Atlanta | Medium | 08 Jun, 2015 | 29 May, 2021 | +6.4s | -6.13% | |||
| 1:52.9 | Carolina Motorsports Park | Light | 13 Sep, 2014 | 17 Jan, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:51.8 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) | Medium | 12 Aug, 2021 | 16 Aug, 2021 | +7.77s | -6.58% | |||
| 1:31.9 | Palm Beach International Raceway - PBIR | Medium | 01 Feb, 2014 | 28 May, 2021 | +6.4s | -6.60% | |||
| 1:53.8 | Red Bull Ring | Medium | 18 Jun, 2019 | 24 Oct, 2021 | — | ||||
| 2:59.6 | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Light | 01 Oct, 2013 | 21 Nov, 2021 | +12.23s | -6.83% | |||
| 2:25.0 | Dubai Autodrome International Circuit (GP Circuit) | Medium | 06 Dec, 2016 | 15 Dec, 2021 | +10.32s | -7.01% | |||
| 1:42.7 | Homestead-Miami Speedway (Road Course) | Medium | 03 Mar, 2014 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +8.76s | -8.08% | |||
| 2:25.9 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Light | 31 Aug, 2012 | 27 May, 2021 | — | ||||
| 2:12.3 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Medium | 11 Nov, 2013 | 28 May, 2021 | +11.83s | -8.47% | |||
| 1:50.0 | Road Atlanta | Light | 17 Jun, 2014 | 17 Jan, 2026 | — | ||||
| 2:34.2 | Sebring (CW) | Medium | 16 Jun, 2013 | 28 May, 2021 | +16.62s | -10.22% | |||
| 2:30.3 | Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | Medium | 13 Mar, 2016 | 25 Jan, 2026 | — |
Top Modified E92 M3 DCT
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Drew Dorling | Medium | 421 | 40 DH Slick | 265/645/18 | -12.37s |
| 2011 | redpriest | Race | — | 220 Pilot Sport PS2 | 245/35/19 / 265/35/19 | -11.36s |
| 2010 (w/A052) | edgarcia.34 | Race | — | 200 ADVAN A052 | 245/35/19 / 265/35/19 | -9.9s |
| 2008 (Gregs) | Greg S | Medium | 420 | 40 A7 | 275/35/18 | -7.75s |
| 2009 | rx7autoxer | Medium | 414 | 20 ZRR | 265/35/18 | -7.09s |
| 2008 (race) | Rolling Artworks | Race | 414 | 40 ADVAN A055 | 245/40/17 / 275/40/17 | -5.89s |
| 2011 (W/RE71R) | fsmtnbiker | Medium | 414 | 200 Potenza RE-71RS | 285/30/18 | -5.8s |
| 2009 (MCginity/Supercharged) | MCGINITY_Euro_Auto | Heavy | 425 | 200 Ventus RS4 | 275/40/18 / 295/40/18 | -4.38s |
| 2008 | Izolda Rally | Medium | — | — | — | -4.38s |
| 2009 | C Braun | Medium | — | 40 Ventus Z214 | — | -3.99s |