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.

Variants

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.

Statistics

	Speed ? Acceleration ? Braking ? Handling ? Base Rarity ?	?
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

	Speed 7.0 Handling 5.4 Acceleration 5.9 Launch 6.3 Braking 5.3	B 462
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

	Speed 7.7 Handling 5.1 Acceleration 7.4 Launch 7.2 Braking 5.1	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: 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

	Speed 7.7 Handling 8.3 Acceleration 7.4 Launch 6.7 Braking 8.2	B 521
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 57,000 CR
Performance & Body Family Body Family: 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

	Speed 7.0 Handling 4.8 Acceleration 7.7 Braking 4.7	B 533
Unlock Requirements Car Dealer: Purchase from the car dealer for 57,000 CR
Performance & Division Division: 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

	Speed 7.0 Handling 4.8 Acceleration 7.7 Braking 4.7 Uncommon	B 553
Unlock Requirements Unlock: Purchase from the car dealer for 94,000
Performance & Division Division: Sport Touring Icons Collection Tier: Tier 2 - Uncommon (+170) Speed: Top Speed: missing data 1/4 Mile: 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

	Speed 7.7 Handling 8.3 Acceleration 7.4 Launch 6.7 Braking 8.2	A 521
Unlock Requirements Autoshow: Purchase from the Autoshow for 52,000 CR
Performance & Body Style Body Style: missing data

	Speed 7.0 Handling 6.6 Acceleration 8.1 Launch 7.8 Braking 7.9	A 750
Unlock Requirements Autoshow: Purchase from the Autoshow for 57,000 CR
Performance & Championship Championship: 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

	Speed 7.0 Handling 6.6 Acceleration 6.2 Launch 7.8 Braking 7.3	A 734
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 & Championship Championship: Super 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

	Speed 7.3 Handling 6.3 Acceleration 6.3 Launch 7.9 Braking 6.4	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

	? ?	?
Unlock Requirements Missing unlock requirements
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

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.