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Re: BMW M3 GTR engine has incorrect HP

@GK3512 

To my knowledge the E46 M3 GTR came in 2 versions.  First introduced in 2001, and rebuilt in 2004 or 2005 (I don't remember the exact year).  The 2001 was initially banned, due to it not meeting the regulations for Motorsport at the time, hence the 2004 or 2005 rebuild.  

That's the story that I've heard at least.  Also, as far as I know, the M3 GTR in Most Wanted 2005 was based on the 2004 - 2005 version.

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  • GK3512's avatar
    GK3512
    6 years ago
    Schnitzer Motorsport did recycle 2001 M3 GTR for 2004-2005 season,but the car remain mostly same as 2001 BMW Motorsport team car,so it's still a 2001 car used in 2004-05 season.BMW Motorsport M3 GTR was banned for 2002 onward season for the lack of enough road going version(which Porsche objected and got the champion for)The 2004-05 version was the car you stated yet the livery of MW05 M3 GTR was based on 2001 BMW Motorsport livery so I think it's still a 2001 car.
  • @GK3512 

    Ah, so that's what happened.  I learned bits and pieces, but never knew the whole story.  Thanks for letting me know.

  • Edit:  Oh man, I mustve been tired, meant to @Luka0101998 

    In hind sight, the sound is technically correct on the low end for the M3 GTR LE.  The LE, however is missing the pitch that can only come from adjusting the exhaust sound, and the max RPM (8,500) that is restricted by Ghost Games choice during development.

    So to sum it up, the BMW M3 GTR LE needs these 3 things IMO:

    - Needs to at least have a exhaust sound tuning customization option.

    - Needs a higher rpm setting, at least 8,000 to 8,500.

    - and Needs a base bhp of 444.

    And yep @GK3512 

    The 2001 is correct.

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