BMW M3 (2008)

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“	Times change. First, the M3 ditched the manic inline four for a six cylinder powerplant. Now, with the fourth-generation M3, BMW is leaving the straight six by the wayside and turning to a 4-liter V8, derived from the V10 that resides under the hood of the then-current M5. Pair the high-revving (peak horsepower, 414 in total, is available at 8,300 RPM) with a chassis weighing less than 100 lbs. less than the outgoing model, and it’s clear that the M3 isn’t just going to perform well—it’s also going to be very entertaining to drive. That proves to be the case, as everything that was great about the M3—poise, balance, and driver feedback—is still there, just to the sound of a wailing V8. In case you get too excited about the rapid forward progress of the M3, huge binders allow you to slough off speed enthusiastically. Be aware, though, that while the M3 is fast at low RPMs by any objective standard, this car is happiest near redline, so keep speed up and you’ll be rewarded with great performance and the sounds of a happy motor.	”
— Official description ^[1]

The 2008 BMW M3 - also known as BMW M3 E92 and abbreviated as BMW M3 '08 - is a RWD sports car by BMW that debuted in Forza Motorsport 2 as part of the March Car Pack, and is featured in all subsequent main series titles, as well as in Forza Street.

Synopsis

The 2008 M3 is the fourth generation model of the BMW M3 series that was offered as a coupé and sedan.

The coupé was replaced by the BMW M4, while the next-generation M3 (F80) is only available as a sedan.

Statistics

Speed ?	Acceleration ?	Braking ?	Handling ?	Base Rarity ?
Rarity (North America) ?		Rarity (Europe) ?		Rarity (Asia) ?
NA: missing data EU: missing data AS: missing data					? CR ? CR ? CR

DLC: Requires March Car Pack
Top Speed: missing data			Body Style: 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 G's 60 mph (97 km/h): missing data			120 mph (193 km/h): missing data

Speed 7.0	Handling 5.4	Acceleration 5.9	Launch 6.3	Braking 5.3	B 462
Unlock: Purchase from the car dealer				Price: 48,000 CR


Top Speed: missing data			Body Style: 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 G's 60 mph (97 km/h): missing data			120 mph (193 km/h): missing data

Speed 7.7	Handling 5.1	Acceleration 7.4	Launch 7.2	Braking 5.1	A 508
Unlock: Purchase from the car dealer				Price: 52,000 CR
Reward: Reach driver level 21

Top Speed: missing data			Body Style: 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 G's 60 mph (97 km/h): missing data			120 mph (193 km/h): missing data

Speed 7.7	Handling 8.3	Acceleration 7.4	Launch 6.7	Braking 8.2	B 521
Unlock: Purchase from the car dealer				Price: 57,000 CR


Top Speed: missing data			Body Family: 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 G's 60 mph (97 km/h): missing data			120 mph (193 km/h): missing data

Speed 7.0	Handling 4.8	Acceleration 7.7	Braking 4.7		B 533
Unlock: Purchase from the car dealer				Price: 57,000 CR


Top Speed: missing data			Division: 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 G's 60 mph (97 km/h): missing data			120 mph (193 km/h): missing data

Speed 7.0	Handling 4.8	Acceleration 7.7	Braking 4.7		B 553
Unlock: Purchase from the car dealer				Price: 94,000 CR

Collection Tier: 2 - Uncommon (+170)

Top Speed: missing data			Division: Sport Touring Icons
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 G's 60 mph (97 km/h): missing data			120 mph (193 km/h): missing data
1/4 Mile: missing data

Speed 7.7	Handling 8.3	Acceleration 7.4	Launch 6.7	Braking 8.2	A 521
Unlock: Purchase from the Autoshow				Price: 52,000 CR or ? T
Reward: Rewarded for having a Forza Motorsport 4 save game

Body Style: missing data

Speed 7.0	Handling 6.6	Acceleration 8.1	Launch 7.8	Braking 7.9	A 750
Unlock: Purchase from the Autoshow				Price: 57,000 CR


Top Speed: missing data			Championship: 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 G's 60 mph (97 km/h): missing data			120 mph (193 km/h): missing data

Speed 7.0	Handling 6.6	Acceleration 6.2	Launch 7.8	Braking 7.3	A 734
Unlock: Purchase from the Autoshow				Price: 48,000 CR or ? T


Top Speed: missing data			Championship: Super Saloons
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 G's 60 mph (97 km/h): missing data			120 mph (193 km/h): missing data

Speed 7.3	Handling 6.3	Acceleration 6.3	Launch 7.9	Braking 6.4	A 745
Unlock: Purchase from the Autoshow				Price: 48,000 CR

Rarity: Rare

Top Speed: 186.6 mph (300.2 km/h)			Championship: Super Saloons
Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.100 secs.			0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 9.415 secs.
Braking 60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 165.7 ft (50.5 m)			100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 383.7 ft (117 m)
Lateral G's 60 mph (97 km/h): 0.90 g			120 mph (193 km/h): 0.93 g

Speed ?	Handling ?	Acceleration ?	Launch ?

Conversions

	Conversion - Engine
	5.0 L V10
	6.2L V8 (510 hp) 5.2L V10 5.0L V10

	Conversion - Drivetrain
	AWD Drivetrain
	AWD Drivetrain

	Conversion - Aspiration
	Single Turbocharger
	Single Turbo

	Conversion - Wide Bodykit
	Rocket Bunny
	Rocket Bunny

Trivia

It is available in a unique Design Challenge livery in the Limited Collector's Edition of Forza Motorsport 4.
It is also used as Null Car in Forza Horizon.