"Leaving behind the straight six of previous versions, the 2008 M3 used a 4-liter V8 to manufacturer its awe-inspiring power. While the M3 is fast at low RPMs by any objective standard, this car is at its best near redline, so keep your revs up and you’ll be rewarded with great performance and the sounds of a happy motor."—Official description (Forza Horizon)[1]
The 2008 BMW M3 - also known as "BMW M3 E92" and abbreviated as "BMW M3 '08" - is a rear-wheel drive sports car by BMW.
It appears in Forza Motorsport 2 as part of the March Car Pack, and all subsequent main series titles. It is also featured in Forza Street.
It is featured in Forza Motorsport (2023) since Update 16.
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.
Variants[]
Design Challenge[]
In Forza Motorsport 4, the M3 is available in a unique Design Challenge livery variant in the BMW Art Car Pack, which is included in the Limited Collector's Edition.
GTS[]
- Main article: BMW M3 GTS
The 2010 BMW M3 GTS is a track-oriented variant featured in Forza Horizon as part of the November Bondurant Car Pack, and in Forza Horizon 4 since Update 15 and all subsequent main series titles.
Statistics[]
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Speed 6.5 Acceleration 4.6
Braking 4.1
Handling 4.3
Base Rarity 6.6
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B 666 |
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Required DLC:
Requires March Car Pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
North America:
missing data
Rarity: ?
Europe:
missing data
Rarity: ?
Asia:
missing data
Rarity: ? | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: missing data
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 5.4
Acceleration 5.9
Launch 6.3
Braking 5.3
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B 462 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 48,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: missing data
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 7.7 Handling 5.1
Acceleration 7.4
Launch 7.2
Braking 5.1
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A 508 |
|---|---|---|
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 52,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: missing data
Speed:
Top Speed: 189.3 mph (304.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.100 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 9.386 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 130.0 ft (39.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 342.0 ft (104.2 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.89 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.88 g | ||
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Speed 7.0 Handling 4.5
Acceleration 8.1
Launch 8.1
Braking 4.7
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B 521 |
|---|---|---|
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 57,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Family
Body Family: Modern Sports
Speed:
Top Speed: 187.0 mph (300.9 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.084 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 9.383 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 121.5 ft (37 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 292.6 ft (89.2 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.10 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.09 g | ||
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Speed 7.0 Handling 4.8
Acceleration 7.7
Braking 4.7
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B 533 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 57,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Ultimate Sport Machines
Speed:
Top Speed: 185.9 mph (299.1 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.383 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 10.300 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 136.8 ft (41.7 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 326.7 ft (99.6 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.10 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.10 g | ||
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Speed 7.0 Handling 4.8
Acceleration 7.7
Braking 4.7
Uncommon
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B 533 |
|---|---|---|
Unlock Requirements
Unlock:
Purchase from the car dealer for 94,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Sport Touring Icons
Collection Tier:
Tier 2 - Uncommon (+170)
Speed:
Top Speed: 185.9 mph (299.1 km/h)
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.383 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 10.283 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 139.7 ft (42.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 346.4 ft (105.6 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.10 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.10 g | ||
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Speed 5.1 Braking 2.7
Handling 2.7
Acceleration 3.5
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B 545 |
|---|---|---|
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 96,000 CR
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Performance & Division
Division: Modern Sport Touring
Speed:
Top Speed: 185.7 mph (298.8 km/h)
1/4 Mile: 12.500 secs.
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.400 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 10.300 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 116.3 ft (35.4 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 283.9 ft (86.5 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.12 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.11 g | ||
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Speed 7.7 Handling 8.3
Acceleration 7.4
Launch 6.7
Braking 8.2
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A 521 |
|---|---|---|
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 52,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Sports Car
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Speed 7.0 Handling 6.6
Acceleration 8.1
Launch 7.8
Braking 7.9
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A 750 |
|---|---|---|
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 57,000 CR | ||
Performance & Championship
Championship: Super Saloons
Speed:
Top Speed: 186.8 mph (300.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.086 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 9.400 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 146.8 ft (44.7 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 346.8 ft (105.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.89 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.92 g | ||
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Speed 7.0 Handling 6.6
Acceleration 6.2
Launch 7.8
Braking 7.3
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A 734 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 48,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
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Performance & Championship
Championship: Super Saloons
Speed:
Top Speed: 186.9 mph (300.7 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.100 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 9.384 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 158.6 ft (48.3 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 374.4 ft (114.1 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.89 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.93 g | ||
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Speed 7.3 Handling 6.3
Acceleration 6.3
Launch 7.9
Braking 6.4
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A 745 |
|---|---|---|
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 48,000 CR Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Super Saloons
Rarity:
Rare
Speed:
Top Speed: 186.6 mph (300.2 km/h)
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 Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.90 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.93 g | ||
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Speed 6.8 Handling 5.8
Accel 5.0
Launch 5.3
Braking 4.5
Offroad 4.5 |
A 725 |
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Availability
Autoshow:
Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 48,000 CR Wheelspin:
Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A Festival Playlist:
Series 7 (Summer) - "Chihuahua Express" championship Series 22 (Winter) - "Muscle Memory" championship Series 32 (Winter) - "Old School Cool" championship Series 46 (Summer) - "Chihuahua Express" championship | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Super Saloons Value: 48,000 CR
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 186.2 mph (299.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.086 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 9.384 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 135.6 ft (41.3 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 324.1 ft (98.8 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.95 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.98 g | ||
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?
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? |
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Unlock Requirements
Missing unlock requirements
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Performance
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 | ||
Upgrade Preset (Liberty Works)
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Speed 6.7 Handling 6.3
Accel 6.2
Launch 6.7
Braking 5.3
Offroad 4.9 |
A 780 |
|---|---|---|
Availability
Autoshow:
Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 48,000 CR Wheelspin:
Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A Festival Playlist:
Series 7 (Summer) - "Chihuahua Express" championship Series 22 (Winter) - "Muscle Memory" championship Series 32 (Winter) - "Old School Cool" championship Series 46 (Summer) - "Chihuahua Express" championship | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Super Saloons Value: 48,000 CR
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 184.0 mph (296.1 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.433 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 8.593 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 112.1 ft (34.2 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 263.4 ft (80.3 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.21 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.26 g | ||
Upgrade Preset (StreetFighter LA)
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Speed 5.7 Handling 6.4
Accel 5.8
Launch 6.2
Braking 7.5
Offroad 5.0 |
A 800 |
|---|---|---|
Availability
Autoshow:
Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 48,000 CR Wheelspin:
Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A Festival Playlist:
Series 7 (Summer) - "Chihuahua Express" championship Series 22 (Winter) - "Muscle Memory" championship Series 32 (Winter) - "Old School Cool" championship Series 46 (Summer) - "Chihuahua Express" championship | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Super Saloons Value: 48,000 CR
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 153.2 mph (246.5 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 3.991 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 9.273 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 106.3 ft (32.4 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 243.5 ft (74.2 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.12 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.30 g | ||
GAME Edition
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Speed 7.0 Handling 5.4
Acceleration 5.9
Launch 6.3
Braking 5.3
|
B 462 |
|---|---|---|
Required DLC:
Requires a pre-order code | ||
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 48,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: missing data
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 | ||
Design Challenge
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Speed 7.7 Handling 5.1
Acceleration 7.4
Launch 7.2
Braking 5.1
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A 508 |
|---|---|---|
Required DLC:
Requires the BMW Art Car Pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 52,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: missing data
Speed:
Top Speed: 189.3 mph (304.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.100 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 9.386 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 130.0 ft (39.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 342.0 ft (104.2 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.89 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.88 g | ||
Conversions[]
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Conversion - Engine |
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5.2L V10 |
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5.2L V10 |
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5.2L V10 |
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4.5L V8, 3.8L V6-TT, 4.0L V8-TT, 5.2L V10, 2.6L R4, 6.5L V12 |
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V8TT - (M5 F10) |
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5.2L V10 |
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6.2L V8, 5.2L V10 |
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6.2L V8, 5.2L V10, 5.0L V10 |
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6.2L V8, 5.2L V10, 5.0L V10, Racing 3.0L I6T |
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Conversion - Drivetrain |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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AWD Drivetrain |
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Conversion - Aspiration |
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Single Turbocharger |
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Twin Turbo |
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Twin Turbo |
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Twin Turbo |
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Twin Turbo, Positive Displacement Supercharger |
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Twin Turbo |
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Twin Turbo |
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Twin Turbo |
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Single Turbo |
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Twin Turbo |
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Conversion - Wide Bodykit |
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Widebody Kit (Liberty Walk), Widebody Kit (StreetFighter LA) |
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Rocket Bunny |
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Rocket Bunny |
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Liberty Walk, StreetFighter LA Widebody Kit |
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Conversion - Preset |
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'08 BMW M3 (Liberty Works), BMW M3 '08 (StreetFighter LA) |
Trivia[]
- The 4.0L V8 engine swap originates from this car.
- In Forza Motorsport 3, it features a "GAME" livery variant which was offered as a pre-order bonus at GAME retailers.
- In Forza Motorsport (2023), it was on sale for 67,200 CR from February 5, 2025 to February 12, 2025.
Gallery[]
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(Rear)
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Thumbnail
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Forza Street
(Front)
(Front)
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(Rear)
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Promotional[]
Forza Motorsport 4
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StreetFighter LA Widebody Kit
StreetFighter LA Widebody Kit
Variants[]
Design Challenge
Forza Motorsport 4
Forza Motorsport 4
Upgrade Preset[]
Bodykit Preset (Front)
Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4
Bodykit Preset (Rear)
Forza Horizon 4
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Forzavista[]
Dashboard
Forza Horizon 3
Forza Horizon 3
Engine
Forza Horizon 4
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Trunk
Forza Horizon 4
Forza Horizon 4
References[]
- ↑ "Forza Horizon - Cars" . forzamotorsport.net . Retrieved 08-18-2018.