"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."—Official description[1]
The 1997 BMW M3 is a FR sports car by BMW featured in Forza Motorsport 2 and all subsequent main series titles except for Forza Horizon.
It is featured as the first Midnight Battle rival in Forza Horizon 3.
Synopsis
The E36 codenamed M3 is the second generation model of the M3 series that replaces the 1991 E30 M3. Compared to its predecessor, the E36 catered to a larger demographic due to being offered in three body styles that included sedan, coupé and convertible. All models were replaced by the E46 in 2000.
The E36 M3 entered the United States in 1995, following the 325is M-Design that debuted in 1994 to check market demand for a high-performance sports car,[2] although the North American M3 had a less powerful engine than European models. The Forza series features the European market model.
The European market 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 by reinforced front axle components and a multi-link suspension at the rear. The E36 M3 was also upgraded to four-wheel vented disc brakes to maintain decent stopping power to compensate its weight increase. Similar to other BMW M models, it has a 50/50 weight distribution.[3]
Special variants
Horizon Edition
The Horizon Edition is an upgraded drift variant in Forza Horizon 3 that can be obtained from a Horizon Wheelspin or from the Auction House.
It features a Drift Skills boost, S1 class upgrade preset with a supercharged Mercedes 6.2L V8 engine swap and a Rocket Bunny body kit. Its stock performance index is rated at A class.
The Horizon Edition combines strong handling attributes with equally impressive straight-line performance. Based on a 50/50 weight distributed chassis and featuring a sharper steering angle than the standard M3, it offers very forgiving drifting capabilities that makes it especially suitable for drift beginners.
It is also up to par with most S1 cars in terms of speed due to being able to hit 236 mph (380 km/h) as top speed, far higher than what its speed statistic of 7.6 would suggest.
Forza Edition
The Forza Edition is the Forza Motorsport 7 rendition of the Horizon Edition variant that is rewarded to the player for completing the Evolution Championship.
It offers 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 has no engine swap preset and offers homologated performance instead.
Statistics
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Speed 5.1 Acceleration 3.9
Braking 4.1
Handling 4.2
Base Rarity 4.7
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C 489 |
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Unlock Requirements
North America:
missing data
Rarity: ?
Europe:
missing data
Rarity: ?
Asia:
Reach level 17 to unlock this car for purchase in the dealership for 31,000 CR.
Rarity: 4.7 | ||
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 | ||
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Speed 6.6 Handling 5.2
Acceleration 5.2
Launch 6.3
Braking 5.1
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C 410 |
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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 | ||
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Speed 7.0 Handling 4.9
Acceleration 6.9
Launch 7.2
Braking 4.9
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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): 126.7 ft (38.6 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 | ||
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Speed 6.7 Handling 4.4
Acceleration 7.4
Launch 8.1
Braking 4.5
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C 464 |
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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 | ||
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Speed 6.7 Handling 4.6
Acceleration 7.3
Braking 4.5
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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 | ||
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Speed 6.7 Handling 4.6
Acceleration 7.3
Braking 4.5
Uncommon
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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: 13.700 secs.
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 | ||
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Speed 6.7 Handling 6.1
Acceleration 7.4
Launch 7.6
Braking 7.2
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B 675 |
|---|---|---|
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 10,000 CR | ||
Performance & Championship
Championship: Retro Saloons
Speed:
Top Speed: 173.2 mph (278.7 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): 146.8 ft (44.7 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 360.9 ft (110 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.84 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.86 g | ||
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Speed 6.7 Handling 6.1
Acceleration 7.4
Launch 7.7
Braking 6.2
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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 | ||
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Speed 7.1 Handling 5.9
Acceleration 6.3
Launch 8.0
Braking 5.5
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B 694 |
|---|---|---|
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 & Car Type
Car Type: Retro Saloons
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 173.7 mph (279.5 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): 168.2 ft (51.3 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 403.8 ft (123.1 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.86 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.88 g | ||
Upgrade Preset
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Speed 7.1 Handling 7.2
Acceleration 7.2
Launch 8.9
Braking 7.6
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A 765 |
|---|---|---|
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for ? CR Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Retro Saloons Value: ? CR
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 173.9 mph (279.8 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.617 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 11.284 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 145.1 ft (44.2 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 327.5 ft (99.8 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.12 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.14 g | ||
Horizon Edition
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Speed 6.7 Handling 7.3
Acceleration 7.5
Launch 8.4
Braking 8.3
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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 | ||
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Speed 7.6 Handling 7.7
Acceleration 8.9
Launch 8.5
Braking 9.3
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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
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Speed 6.6 Handling 5.0
Acceleration 7.4
Braking 4.9
Legendary
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B 524 |
|---|---|---|
Unlock Requirements
Championship:
Complete the Evolution Championship | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Early Sport Touring Value: 255,000 CR
Collection Tier:
Tier 5 - Legendary (+250)
Boost: 20% CR and +20% CR for 3 Good Drifts
Speed:
Top Speed: 170.9 mph (275 km/h)
1/4 Mile: 13.718 secs.
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): 138.7 ft (42.3 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 350.1 ft (106.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.14 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.12 g | ||
Conversions
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Conversion - Engine |
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V8 - M3 E92 |
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5.7L V8 2.6L I6 - TT 5.2L V10 |
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2.6L I6 - TT 5.7L V8 5.2L V10 |
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2.6L I6 - TT 6.2L V8 5.2L V10 |
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2.6L I6 - TT 6.2L V8 4.5L V8 |
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2.6L I6 - TT 6.2L V8 |
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2.6L I6 - TT 4.0L V8 |
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Conversion - Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD |
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Conversion - Aspiration |
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Single Turbo |
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Single Turbo |
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Single Turbo |
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Single Turbo |
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Single Turbo |
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Single Turbo |
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Single Turbo |
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Conversion - Wide Bodykit |
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Widebody Kit |
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Rocket Bunny |
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Rocket Bunny |
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Conversion - Preset |
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'97 BMW M3 |
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'97 BMW M3 |
Trivia
- It appears with clear turn signal housings in every title up to Forza Motorsport 4.
- In Forza Horizon 3, its engine is available as an Engine Swap option, named "3.2L I6" in-game.
Gallery
Special
Forza Motorsport 7
Forza Motorsport 7
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4
Forzavista
Forza Horizon 3
References
- ↑ "Forza Horizon 3 - Cars" . forzamotorsport.net . Retrieved 08-18-2018.
- ↑ "Eye of the Hurricane - 1994 BMW M-Design 325is Coupe" . hemmings.com . Retrieved 08-18-2018.
- ↑ http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=15