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BMW M3 (1997)

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The 1997 BMW M3 (E36) is a two-door sports car that appears in every main entry of the Forza series except Forza Horizon.

The E36 M3 is also featured as a Horizon Edition car in Forza Horizon 3 and comes with an upgrade preset within that title. The former returned in Forza Motorsport 7 as a Forza Edition car.

The E36 codenamed M3 is the second iteration of the BMW M3 and ran production from 1992 to 1999. Compared to its predecessor, the E30, the E36 catered to a larger demographic due to being offered in more body styles that include sedan, coupé and convertible.

The E36 M3 entered the United States in 1995, following the 325is M-Design that debuted in 1994 to check market demands[1], but came with a less powerful engine than European models. All E36 M3 models were replaced in 2000 by the E46.

Description

"The E36 M3 may be one of the most accessible enthusiast cars ever built. With a long production life that began in 1992 and ended in 1999, the E36 is proof of the phrase, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” While the model did see minor upgrades over the years, the car essentially remained the same. In total more than 70,000 units were produced, including the sedan and convertible. Under the hood was a high-revving inline six-cylinder and a five speed (in U.S. models). The E36 M3 was touted as an unassuming car that could be daily driven by the masses yet still deliver exciting performance for enthusiasts."
—forzamotorsport.net[2]


Specifications

The E36 M3 sports a 3.2 litre inline-six engine, codenamed S50B32, a heavily upgraded variant of the M50 engine from regular production models. The S50 was bored out to 3.2 litres and equipped with individual throttle plates, continuously variable valve timing (VANOS), lightweight pistons and other detail optimizations. The result is a power output of 321 hp (239 kW) and 258 ft·lb (350 N·m) of torque.

Handling and ride performance were improved with reinforced front axle components and a multi-link suspension at the rear. The E36 M3 was also upgraded with four-wheel vented disc brakes to maintain decent stopping power with increased weight. Similar to other BMW M models, it has a 50/50 weight distribution.[3]

Special variants

The Horizon Edition is a special variant with performance upgraded to A class as standard and a Drift Skills boost. It includes various conversion upgrades such as a 6.2L V8 engine swap from the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series with a supercharger upgrade and a Rocket Bunny body kit, although an S1 class upgrade preset is also available. Players can obtain this variant from a Horizon Wheelspin.

The Forza Edition is the Forza Motorsport 7 rendition of the Horizon Edition variant, offering a 20% credits bonus as a primary boost and an additional 20% credits bonus for every third Good Drift. Although its visual appearance has been largely carried over from the Horizon Edition, it does not come with an engine swap as standard and offers homologated performance instead. Players can obtain this variant as a Evolution Championship reward.

Statistics

Icon Game ForzaMotorsport2
Speed 5.1
Acceleration 3.9
Braking 4.1
Handling 4.2
Base Rarity 4.7
C 489
Unlock Requirements
North America:
missing data
Rarity: ?
Europe:
missing data
Rarity: ?
Asia:
missing data
Rarity: ?
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
Coupé
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
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport3
Speed 6.6
Handling 5.2
Acceleration 5.2
Launch 6.3
Braking 5.1
C 410
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 12,000 CR
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
Coupé
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
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport4
Speed 7.0
Handling 4.9
Acceleration 6.9
Launch 7.2
Braking 4.9
B 468
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 10,000 CR
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
Sports Car
Speed:
Top Speed: 175.7 mph  (282.7 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.300 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.200 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 126. ft (38.4 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 345.5 ft (105.3 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.88 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.85 g
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport5
Speed 6.7
Handling 4.4
Acceleration 7.4
Launch 8.1
Braking 4.5
C 464
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 30,000 CR
Performance & Body Family
Body Family:
Iconic Sports
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
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport6
Speed 6.7
Handling 4.6
Acceleration 7.3
Braking 4.5
C 486
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 30,000 CR
Performance & Division
Division:
Modern Sport Legends
Speed:
Top Speed: 173.8 mph  (279.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.377 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.272 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 105.0 ft (32 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 278.4 ft (84.9 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.10 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.06 g
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport7
Speed 6.7
Handling 4.6
Acceleration 7.3
Braking 4.5
Uncommon FM7 T2
C 486
Unlock Requirements
Unlock:
Purchase from the car dealer for 90,000 CR
Performance & Division
Division:
Early Sport Touring
Collection Tier:
Tier 2 - Uncommon (+160)
Speed:
Top Speed: 174.5 mph  (280.8 km/h)
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.300 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.200 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 139.1 ft (42.4 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 347.9 ft (106 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.09 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.05 g
Icon Game ForzaHorizon2
Speed 6.7
Handling 6.1
Acceleration 7.4
Launch 7.6
Braking 7.2
B 675
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 10,000 CR
Performance & Championship
Championship:
Retro Saloons
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
Icon Game ForzaHorizon3
Speed 6.7
Handling 6.1
Acceleration 7.4
Launch 7.7
Braking 6.2
B 654
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 35,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Championship
Championship:
Retro Saloons
Value: 35,000 CR
Speed:
Top Speed: 173.9 mph  (279.8 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.317 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.218 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 160.7 ft (49 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 395.9 ft (120.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.83 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.85 g

Horizon Edition

Icon Game ForzaHorizon3
Speed 6.7
Handling 7.3
Acceleration 7.5
Launch 8.4
Braking 8.3
A 775
Unlock Requirements
Wheelspin:
A wheelspin reward that can not be purchased from the Autoshow
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Championship
Championship:
Retro Saloons
Value: 85,000 CR
Unique:
Horizon Edition
Boost: Drift Skills
Speed:
Top Speed: 173.9 mph  (279.8 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.317 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.218 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 160.7 ft (49 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 395.9 ft (120.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.83 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.85 g
Icon Game ForzaHorizon3
Speed 7.6
Handling 7.7
Acceleration 8.9
Launch 8.5
Braking 9.3
S1 900
Unlock Requirements
Wheelspin:
A wheelspin reward that can not be purchased from the Autoshow
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Championship
Championship:
Retro Saloons
Value: 85,000 CR
Unique:
Horizon Edition
Boost: Drift Skills
Speed:
Top Speed: 236.3 mph  (380.2 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.685 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 7.858 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 133.0 ft (40.5 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 315.6 ft (96.2 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.04 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.06 g

Forza Edition

Icon Game ForzaMotorsport7
Speed 6.7
Handling 4.6
Acceleration 7.3
Braking 4.5
Uncommon FM7 T2
C 486
Unlock Requirements
Unlock:
Purchase from the car dealer for 90,000 CR
Performance & Division
Division:
Early Sport Touring
Collection Tier:
Tier 2 - Uncommon (+160)
Speed:
Top Speed: 170.9 mph  (275 km/h)
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.339 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.125 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 140.3 ft (42.8 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 351.6 ft (107.2 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.14 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.12 g

Conversions

Icon Engine Conversion - Engine
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport4 4.0L V8 (M3 E92)
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport5 5.7L V8
2.6L I6 - TT
5.2L V10
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport6 2.6L I6 - TT
5.7L V8
5.2L V10
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport7 2.6L I6 - TT
6.2L V8
5.2L V10
Icon Game ForzaHorizon2 2.6L I6 - TT
6.2L V8
4.5L V8
Icon Game ForzaHorizon3 2.6L I6 - TT
6.2L V8
Icon Drivetrain Conversion - Drivetrain
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport4 AWD Drivetrain
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport5 AWD Drivetrain
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport6 AWD Drivetrain
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport7 AWD
Icon Game ForzaHorizon2 AWD Drivetrain
Icon Game ForzaHorizon3 AWD Drivetrain
Icon Aspiration Conversion - Aspiration
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport4 Single Turbo
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport5 Single Turbo
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport6 Single Turbo
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport7 Single Turbo
Icon Game ForzaHorizon2 Single Turbo
Icon Game ForzaHorizon3 Single Turbo
Icon Bodykit Conversion - Wide Bodykit
Icon Game ForzaMotorsport7 Widebody Kit
Icon Game ForzaHorizon3 Rocket Bunny

Performance

In Forza Horizon 3, the Horizon Edition with the S class upgrade preset combines strong handling attributes along with equally impressive straight-line performance. Being powered by a V8 engine and having a 50/50 weight distribution, the Horizon Edition offers very forgiving drifting capabilities, making it suitable for beginners, and offers a sharper steering angle on top of that. It is also up to par with most S1 cars in terms of speed, as it is able to hit 236 mph (380 km/h) as top speed, far higher than what its speed stat of 7.6 would suggest.

Trivia

  • The E36 M3 appears with clear turn signal housings in every title up to Forza Motorsport 4.
  • In Forza Horizon 3, the E36 M3's engine is available as an Engine Swap option, named "3.2L I6" in-game.

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Special

References

  1. ↑ hemmings.com - Eye of the Hurricane - 1994 BMW M-Design 325is Coupe
  2. ↑ Description - forzamotorsport.net
  3. ↑ Specifications - bmwmregistry.com

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