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The Hidden Story of The NFS BMW M3 GTR: The Mystery Solved...

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Austin Bryan
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The **BMW M3 GTR** is an iconic high-performance version of the E46 M3, best known for its racing dominance and its appearance in *Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2005)*. Here are some key facts:

### **Street Version** (E46 M3 GTR Strassenversion)
- **Engine:** 4.0L Naturally Aspirated V8 (P60B40)
- **Power:** ~493 hp (race trim), detuned for road use (~350 hp)
- **Production:** Only 10 units (for homologation purposes)
- **Price:** Extremely rare and valuable

### **Race Version** (E46 M3 GTR GT)
- **Developed for:** American Le Mans Series (ALMS)
- **Dominance:** Won ALMS GT class in 2001, leading to rule changes banning it
- **Weight:** ~1,100 kg (2,425 lbs)
- **Sound:** Unique high-revving V8 roar

The M3 GTR’s legend lives on thanks to its rarity, performance, and *Need for Speed* fame. Are you interested in its history, tuning, or something else?


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43 Comments


herminetorrenc

18 hours ago

this one has that unspoken quality that just works
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this is the definition of mellow
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Valerie Mansfield

3 days ago

this gave me a weird sense of peace lol
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this whole thing feels like the start of something nice
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Pansy5783

3 days ago

this sits in the ‘pretty okay’ category
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