And that car, of course, was the E46 model M3 which sold here ... Part of the engine's magic is its variable valve-timing set-up, known in the BMW world as VANOS. This system uses oil pressure ...

Automotive enthusiasts may quickly think of the BMW S54 straight-six engine under the hood of the iconic BMW M3 E46, but the S65 ... and a double variable valve timing system (VANOS).