The 2005 BMW #2 BMW M3 GTR is a GT race car by BMW.
It appears in Forza Motorsport 2, Forza Motorsport 3 and Forza Motorsport 4.
Synopsis[]
Based on the E46 generation of the BMW M3, the M3 GTR was developed as an evolution of the original GT racing variant of the car that competed in the GT class of the 2000 American Le Mans Series (ALMS). While that car would finish 3rd in the championship, the inline 6 in the car was seen as uncompetitive compared to the flat 6 in the Porsche 911 GT3. Thus, it was decided that a more powerful engine was needed for the car, leading to the development of the P60 V8. The car would make its debut at the 2001 12 Hours of Sebring.[1]
The final major race for the GTR would be the 2005 edition of the Nürburgring 24 Hours, with the #42 and #43 returning for a 3rd and final time, but now renumbered to the #1 and #2. The #1 would be the 2004 #42 crew, while the #2 would be the 2004 #43 crew, but with Andy Priaulx replacing Hans-Joachim Stuck. Both cars would have their best qualifying out of the three years, with the #1 qualifying 3rd overall and on pole position in class, while the #2 would join it on the 2nd row of the grid with a 4th overall and 2nd in class qualifying position. The two cars would then follow up their result from the previous year with another 1-2 overall finish, however this time the #2 team were the ones to take the win, while the #1 would finish 5 laps back in 2nd. After these back-to-back victories, the GTR would be retired for good.[2]
Variants[]
It is available in four livery variants:
- 2001 BMW #6 Prototype Technology Group M3 GTR (Forza Motorsport 3 and Forza Motorsport 4)
- 2003 BMW Motorsport #42 M3-GTR (Forza Motorsport (2005) only)
- 2003 BMW Motorsport #43 M3-GTR (Forza Motorsport (2005) only)
- 2005 BMW #2 BMW M3 GTR (Forza Motorsport 2, Forza Motorsport 3 and Forza Motorsport 4)
Statistics[]
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Speed 5.8 Acceleration 7.0
Braking 7.5
Handling 7.2
Base Rarity 9.6
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R3 |
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Unlock Requirements
North America:
missing data
Rarity: ?
Europe:
missing data
Rarity: ?
Asia:
missing data
Rarity: ? | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Coupé
Value: ? CR
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 6.3 Handling 7.0
Acceleration 7.4
Launch 6.1
Braking 7.0
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R3 713 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 300,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: GT2
Value: 300,000 CR
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 6.9 Handling 7.5
Acceleration 8.9
Launch 7.8
Braking 7.5
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R3 735 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 900,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: GT2
Value: 900,000 CR
Speed:
Top Speed: 180.6 mph (290.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.300 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 7.100 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 102.3 ft (31.2 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 255.0 ft (77.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.19 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.37 g | ||
Conversions[]
- No conversions available.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ "BMW M3" . wikipedia.org . Retrieved 07-20-2025.
- ↑ "2005 Nürburgring 24 Hours Results" . racingsportscars.com . Retrieved 07-20-2025.