Clutch Masters 14-16 BMW M3 3.0L Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel
Clutch Masters FW-795-AL is a 17 lb billet aluminum single-mass flywheel for the BMW F80 M3 and F82 M4 with the 3.0L S55 twin-turbo six and six-speed manual. Our listing is titled for the 2014-2016 M3. Owners look for it when the factory dual-mass flywheel starts to rattle, clunk or shudder, or when they are already pulling the transmission for a clutch upgrade and want sharper throttle response and faster rev-matching.
The flywheel bolts to the S55 crankshaft and gives the clutch disc its friction surface. The factory part is a dual-mass design with internal springs that soak up driveline vibration but wear over time. FW-795-AL replaces it with one solid piece, so there is nothing inside to wear out, and the lower rotating mass lets the engine gain and drop rpm faster between shifts. The tradeoff is more gear rattle at idle and more vibration passed into the cabin, which is normal for a single-mass setup; our dual-mass vs single-mass guide explains what to expect.
Clutch Masters CNC machines it in the USA from 6061 aluminum, zero balances it, Type 3 hard anodizes it for durability and certifies it to SFI. It can be ordered with an optional surface lock that reduces fretting where the flywheel meets the crank. Clutch Masters builds it for its single-disc clutch kits, so plan the clutch and flywheel together.
A failing dual-mass flywheel shows its age through excess rotational play and noise, and it cannot be resurfaced like a solid flywheel. Our dual-mass flywheel failure guide covers the checks. If the real complaint is slip, read our slipping diagnosis guide first, since that points to the disc and pressure plate more than the flywheel.
Clutch Masters lists FW-795-AL for the BMW M3 F80 6-speed and the BMW M4 F82 6-speed. Its product description names 2014-2015, while its fitment details run to 2018 for the M3 and 2019 for the M4, so send us your year and VIN if your car is newer than 2016 and we will confirm. It does not fit M3 or M4 cars with the seven-speed DCT; those use the separate DCT-795-AL dampened flywheel. The Clutch Masters FX250 and FX350 SS-series twin-disc kits for the F80 come with their own aluminum flywheel, and the FX1000 twin-disc kit needs its own matching flywheel, so this part is not used with twin-disc setups. More parts are in our rebuild kits category.
| Brand | Clutch Masters |
| Part number | FW-795-AL |
| Fits | Clutch Masters 14-16 BMW M3 3.0L Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel |
| Vehicle fitment | BMW M3 (2014-2016) |
| Type | Flywheels |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
No. FW-795-AL is for the six-speed manual F80 M3 and F82 M4. DCT cars use the separate DCT-795-AL dampened aluminum flywheel.
Clutch Masters lists FW-795-AL at 17 lb. It is a single-piece 6061 aluminum flywheel that replaces the heavier factory dual-mass unit.
Use a Clutch Masters single-disc clutch kit for the F80/F82, such as the FX350 03795-HDFF-D. Twin-disc kits for these cars use a different flywheel, so FW-795-AL is for single-disc setups only.
Clutch Masters fitment details list the M3 F80 through 2018 and the M4 F82 through 2019, but the product description names 2014-2015. Send us your year and VIN and we will confirm before you order.
Usually yes. A single-mass flywheel does not damp driveline vibration like the factory dual-mass part, so some gear rattle at idle is normal.
Yes. Clutch Masters states all of its flywheels are SFI certified, zero balanced and, for aluminum units, Type 3 hard anodized.
