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S38 Engines For Sale

BMW S38 3.6 and 3.8 engines from the E34 M5 and E24 M635CSi.

Buying guide

Used BMW S38 engines: prices, fitment and delivery

BMW S38 engines for sale: 26 listed, priced from 6.141,00 € to 11.942,00 €. The S38 is the straight-six of the M5 and M635CSi, built from 1986 to 1995. Units in stock come from the BMW M5 (E34 and E28 chassis). Variants on the shelf include the S38B38, S38B36 and S38B35.

Units are looked at in Hamburg before they are offered: the code is checked against the listing, the extra parts are recorded as fitted, and the openings are sealed for transport. An inspection certificate can travel with the crate on request.

Shipping is a flat 249 € per order. Engines are drained, sealed, strapped to a pallet and sent along with tracking; most EU addresses receive them in 1–5 working days, and orders confirmed before 14:00 CET on a working day can leave the same day.

VariantListedFromUp to
S38B38127.387,00 €11.942,00 €
S38B36126.464,00 €10.716,00 €
S38B3526.141,00 €9.765,00 €

Questions buyers ask

How much does a used BMW S38 engine cost?

BMW S38 engines are listed from 6.141,00 € to 11.942,00 €; the lowest-priced right now is the BMW S38B35 Engine at 6.141,00 €. Shipping is a flat 249 € per order.

Which cars use the BMW S38 engine?

In the yard today, BMW S38 units come from the BMW M5. Send your VIN and the desk confirms the exact code before reserving.

Is a used BMW S38 engine a good replacement?

An original BMW S38 with the same code bolts in without adaptation and usually costs far less than a new unit. Each one is looked at and photographed in Hamburg, and the listing records the extra parts as fitted.

Do you deliver BMW S38 engines to the UK, Europe and the US?

Yes, for a flat 249 € per order. EU deliveries take 1–5 working days without customs; exports outside the EU ship with a commercial invoice, and import duty and VAT are paid on arrival.