- For the GT race car, see BMW M3 GTR (E46)
- For the standard M3 car, see BMW M3 (E46)
The 2001 BMW M3 GTR Strassenversion (E46) (street version) is a road-legal homologation car produced by BMW in 2001 to allow the V8-powered race car to compete in the 2002 American Le Mans Series season.
It had a limited production run of 10 units and was engineered as a near perfect replication of the racing M3 GTR.
It shares many of the weight saving aspects from the race car which it is based on. Large amounts of carbon fibre are used on the body for parts such as the roof and the rear spoiler, which also improves the car's aerodynamics in much the same manner as the race car. The road car has nearly no forms or manifestations of comfort equipment.
The 4 litre V8 engine is similar to the V8 engine used in the racing car although it has been adapted and altered to meet emission standards as well as noise regulations.
It features a few extra additions over the race car such as additional bonnet cooling slits, road-sport suspension, dry sump lubrication, a two-disc sport clutch, and a variable M differential.
Despite BMW's efforts to produce three prototypes and three sold road models, the ALMS' rules were changed for the 2002 season to require that at least 100 units and 1,000 engines be built for a car to qualify for the season, forcing BMW to withdraw the race car from the series.
Games[]
Need for Speed: Most Wanted[]
The M3 GTR appears in the Black Edition release of Need for Speed: Most Wanted.
It has a short gear ratio, giving it good acceleration to reach its top speed with ease, and also has a great handling, making it a great choice for twisty tracks.
Stock
The stock M3 GTR is included with the Black Edition release and is available from the beginning as a Bonus car for use in Quick Race or multiplayer.
It can not be purchased in the Career mode or be selected for customisation in My Cars.
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Top Speed 3.1
Acceleration 7
Handling 7.2
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Need for Speed: Most Wanted (GBA)[]
The M3 GTR appears in he Gameboy Advance release of Need for Speed: Most Wanted.
It is unlocked upon beating Blacklist Racer #1 - Razor.
Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0[]
The M3 GTR (Street) appears in Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0 and is unlocked upon defeating Blacklist Racer #3 - Ronald "Ronnie" McCrea. It can be purchased for $250,000.
The car has a powerful acceleration but an average top speed and a handling rating lower than the vehicles of other high-ranked Blacklist racers.
Need for Speed: World[]
The M3 GTR was added into the car dealership on March 5, 2010 during the first closed beta as a tier 3 vehicle. Since August 22, 2012, it has been featured as a B class vehicle.
It performs well within its class due to well rounded performance traits including a powerful nitrous boost and good handling. It can master high-speed as well as low-speed corners quickly thanks to sufficient traction and a high steering precision.
In terms of acceleration, it can keep up with other B Class cars, although it might be lacking to A class cars with high overall ratings. Top speed is 186 mph (300 km/h).
Players may find the car to be a valuable competitor for racing. Despite its underwhelming power, the M3 GTR has better handling than most in-game cash offered cars such as the Ford GT, which has somewhat stiff handling. The Lotus Evora outperforms the M3 GTR but is also less useful in police chases because of a lighter body.
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250
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D
400
401
C
500
501
B
600
601
A
750
751
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1000
584720
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| Stock: 584 (B class) | Maximum: 720 (A class) |
Silver
The Silver style is a performance tuned speedboost car that costs 
4000. It was made available as part of the first closed beta session.
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4000 |
Blue
The Blue style is a rotationally available stock cash car that costs 
1,400,000.
It was released on July 27, 2010 as a replacement for the Black style, which in turn had been available in several beta test sessions prior. A Driver Level of 40 was required before a player could purchase it, but this requirement was removed on August 22, 2012.
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1,400,000 |
"World" (Rental)
The "World" style is a rental car that can be leased for 300. It was made available on July 27, 2010.
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584 567 673 513 Rental
300 |
"World" (Cash)
The "World" style is a previous rental only car that can be purchased for 700,000. It was made available on June 1, 2015 as part of the End of the World event.
It is fitted with an aftermarket lowering kit.
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584 567 673 513 Rental
700,000 |
"Limited Edition"
The "Limited Edition" style is an art director car that was never released.
It is not fitted with any performance parts, but does feature several aftermarket parts and a unique "Limited Edition" livery.
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584 567 673 513 Art Director
Unreleased
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"Most Wanted"
The "Most Wanted" style is a Need for Speed Classic car that costs 5900. It was briefly made available without notice on June 18, 2013, but was promptly removed and highlighted as a mistake on the part of Easy Studios.
It later was available through a limited time offer as part of a special BMW celebration lasting from March 6, 2015 to March 9, 2015.
It is fitted with unique performance parts, Skill Mods, and aftermarket parts.
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720 802 786 572 Art Director
5900 |
Trivia[]
- In Need for Speed: Most Wanted, the M3 GTR is occasionally used by A.I. opponents.
- In Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0, the M3 GTR is equipped with a set of stock rims that are fitted to the M3 (E46).
- In Need for Speed: World, during early closed beta sessions, the M3 GTR with a body kit based on its racing model and had the red leather interior of the regular M3 E46.
- In Need for Speed: World, a free one-week M3 GTR rental code was released as part of a celebration for the official Facebook page reaching a 75,000 likes milestone. It was redeemable from December 2 to December 14, 2011.
- Another free 7-day rental code was released on March 7, 2012 on De Vellis' Facebook page as a celebration of achieving 7 million likes by the official Need for Speed Facebook page.
Gallery[]
Stock
Stock
(Game Boy Advance)
Stock
(PlayStation Portable)
Ronnie's
(PlayStation Portable)
Silver
"World"
"Limited Edition"
"Most Wanted"
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| Cars | Audi TT 3.2 quattro · BMW M3 GTR 1 · BMW M3 GTR 2 · Chevrolet Cobalt SS · Chevrolet Corvette (C6) · Ford GT · Ford Mustang GT · Lamborghini Gallardo · Mazda Mazda3 · Mazda RX-8 · Mitsubishi Eclipse GT · Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII · Porsche 911 Carrera 4S · Porsche Carrera GT · Subaru Impreza WRX STi · Volkswagen Golf GTI |
| Police | Muscle · Sedan · SUV · Wagon |
| Traffic | Minivan · Parcel Van · Pickup Truck · SUV · Taxi · Van |