An icon in sim racing and racing games has just entered the room. The BMW M3 GTR E46.
Everyone at some point has raced this car in sim/racing games. It is no doubt an icon in the motoring world and Cars in Video Games gives us a very exciting video and nostalgic compilation featuring the Evolution of BMW M3 GTR E46 in 20 Different Games.
Featuring:
Playstation 2, Nintendo ,PC, PSP, Xbox 360, Playstation 3 ,Xbox Series X and more we can sit back and fully enjoy the content from over the years.
Cars in video games goes on to mention “The BMW M3 GTR. All gamers loved this car with NFS Most Wanted. Most of us got to see it for the first time at ALMS races which took place in 2000 and 2001. Obviously, there was something special about this car since all of the rivalry rules were broken by this car at those races”.
Stats and specs of the BMW M3 GTR E46:
Car type | Coupe |
Curb weight | 1350 kg (2976 lbs) |
Dimensions | 4.62 m (182 in) long, 1.78 m (70 in) wide, 1.34 m (53 in) high |
Wheelbase | 2.73 m (108 in) |
Introduced | 2002 |
Origin country | Germany |
General performance
Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) |
Powertrain specs
Engine type | V8 |
Displacement | 4.0 l (244 ci) |
Power | 355 ps (350 bhp / 261 kw) @ 7250 rpm |
Torque | 365 Nm (269 lb-ft) @ 5000 rpm |
Power / litre | 89 ps (88 hp) |
Power / weight | 263 ps (259 bhp) / t |
Torque / weight | 270 Nm (199 lb-ft) / t |
Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
Layout | front engine, rear wheel drive |