S63 · 4.4 twin-turbo V8

BMW S63 tuning

The S63 runs in the M5 (F10 and F90), M8, M6, X5 M (F85 and F95) and X6 M (F16 and F96). Eight chassis across two generations of BMW M V8. If your car is on that list, it is covered. Select your chassis below to open the configurator.

BMW S63 engine

S63 vehicles

BMW S63 tuning, by model

SamuelTuned covers S63 tuning and remapping across the BMW M5 (F10), BMW M5 (F90), BMW M6 (F06 / F12 / F13), BMW M8 (F91 / F92 / F93), BMW X5 M (F15), BMW X6 M (F16), BMW X5 M (F95) and BMW X6 M (F96). Each one gets a custom, individually-calibrated remote ECU remap — Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3. Open the configurator on your car to choose your stage, add the options that fit, and send the full build to Samuel.

Engine guide

BMW S63 tuning explained

01

The S63 build path

The S63 is a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 running across two banks. From the factory it is held back on boost, timing and fuelling to clear emissions regulations in every market it sells in. A custom Stage 1 remap moves all three. No parts to source, no rolling road needed. Stage 2 adds downpipes, which lets both turbos breathe properly and unlocks the bigger top-end numbers. E85 and harder builds are quoted per build, calibrated individually around your fuel and hardware. One thing specific to the S63: it is a twin-ECU engine. Where an unlock is required, it applies per ECU. Samuel confirms from your VIN before the build starts and includes it in the quote if needed. Every tune is calibrated from your datalogs, not a generic off-the-shelf file.

Tune stages

S63 tuning stages: Stage 1, Stage 2 & Stage 3

Stage 1

Big torque gain

Software only on stock hardware. Huge, sustained mid-range.

Stage 2

Bigger still

Downpipes + supporting hardware for full top-end.

E85 / custom

Quoted per build

Ethanol and harder builds, calibrated bespoke around your setup.

Figures are indicative and depend on the exact model, fuel and supporting hardware. Every tune is calibrated individually — open the configurator for your car for the precise build and price.

FAQ

S63 tuning, common questions

Yes. A properly calibrated Stage 1 keeps boost and timing inside a safe window for a standard engine. Samuel tunes from your datalogs and to your exact fuel. That is how the map stays safe on a highly stressed twin-turbo V8, and it is exactly why a custom map is the right call over a generic OTS file.

Stage 1 is software only, a custom remap on stock hardware. Stage 2 adds a downpipe, which gives both turbos proper breathing room and unlocks the top-end numbers. Stage 1 is the starting point. Stage 2 is the right next step once you want more than Stage 1 delivers.

It depends on the generation and your fuel. The F10 M5 and M6 start at 552 bhp stock, the F90 M5, M8, F95 X5 M and F96 X6 M at 617 bhp. A custom Stage 1 on quality pump fuel adds a strong, usable torque gain on either generation, with Stage 2 and E85 builds going beyond that. Open the configurator for your car for the specific build and price.

It depends on your VIN. Some S63 cars are locked at the factory, some are not. The S63 is also a twin-ECU engine, so where an unlock is required, it applies per ECU. Samuel confirms from your VIN before the build starts and includes the unlock in the quote if it is needed.