BMW S38 Inline-Six & Getrag 5-Speed Transmission

BMW S38 Inline-Six Engine with Getrag 280 Five-Speed Manual Transmission

This BMW S38B35 inline-six engine is offered paired with a Getrag 280 five-speed manual gearbox, creating a highly desirable BMW Motorsport drivetrain package suitable for E30 conversions, period-correct builds, or collector-grade performance projects. The engine was refurbished between 2017 and 2020 and benefits from select performance-oriented upgrades while retaining Bosch Motronic management.  BMW S38 Inline-Six & Getrag 5-Speed Transmission

Engine & Transmission Highlights

• BMW S38B35 inline-six

• 3.5-liter displacement

• Dual overhead camshafts

• Six individual throttle bodies

• Bosch Motronic engine management

• Getrag 280 five-speed manual transmission

Upgrades & Enhancements

• S38B36 exhaust manifolds

• Miller W.A.R. performance chip

• Miller mass air flow sensor

• Additional Dinan performance chip included

Included Components

• Bosch Motronic ECU

• Wiring harness

• New SACHS clutch and flywheel

• Engine mounts and driveshaft configured for E30 chassis installation

Overview

The BMW S38 remains one of Motorsport’s most revered naturally aspirated engines, known for its aggressive throttle response and unmistakable mechanical soundtrack. The inclusion of E30-specific mounting hardware, a fresh SACHS clutch, and multiple tuning options makes this package especially attractive for a high-end E30 M3-style conversion or bespoke BMW performance build.

A rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey BMW Motorsport drivetrain with desirable upgrades and documented refurbishment.