M3

1988 BMW

C474

The 1988 BMW M3 is a rare C-class car in Forza Horizon 6, rated at 474 PI. Power comes from a normally aspirated 2.3L inline-four producing 192 hp and 170 lb·ft of torque. Drive is sent to the rear wheels through a 5-speed gearbox.

Speed 5.7

Handling 4.5

Accel 4.4

Braking 3.1

Launch 4.5

Offroad 5.3

Specifications

Class: C · 474 PI
Rarity: Rare
Layout: Front RWD
Engine: I4 · 2.3L
Power: 192hp
Torque: 170ft·lb
Weight: 2,762lb
Front Weight: 51%
Gears: 5-spd
Top Speed: 144mph
Origin: Germany
Family: Iconic Sports Cars
Calipers: #808080
Year: 1988
Credits: 250,000

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Retro Super Saloons

C class · Sport production class. This includes sports oriented saloons. Car class designates a car's performance level by taking into account grip, weight, and power.

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About the BMW M3

At 2,762 lb it carries about 14.4 lb per horsepower, with a 51% front weight balance, and tops out near 144 mph in stock form. It hails from Germany, it plays as a rear-wheel drive car. Sport production class. This includes sports oriented saloons. Car class designates a car's performance level by taking into account grip, weight, and power.

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Dyno I4

Stock power & torque across the rev range — curve shape from the game's engine model, scaled to this car's peak figures.

Power 192 hp @ 7,081 Torque 170 lb·ft @ 4,987 Redline 7,000

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Hand-tuned upgrade presets from the game's own dealers — applying replaces all installed parts.

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Full specifications

Every value the game stores for this car, straight from the data files.

Identity11

Year: 1988
Make: BMW
Model: M3
Model (short): BMW M3 '88
Media name: BMW_M3_88
Class: C
Performance index: 474
PI (raw): 0.37
Car type: Production
Country: Germany
Region: Europe

Classification & availability17

Rarity score (0-10): 0
Family - model: M3
Family - body: Iconic Sports Cars
Family - special: 2 Doors
Convertible: None
Unicorn: No
Arcade: No
Open cockpit: No
Open wheel: No
Base cost: 250,000 CR
Content ID: 99
Model ID: 4069

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Hidden from Autoshow: No
Hidden from Auction House: No
Has livery: Yes
Has race livery: Yes
Has car experience: No

Engine & drivetrain12

Engine config: Inline Engine
Cylinders: 4
Aspiration: Normally Aspirated
Displacement: 2,302 cc
Powertrain ID: 1
Engine placement: Front-engine
Drive type: RWD
Gears: 5
Peak power (sim): 1431.61
Peak torque (sim): 2.307
Redline (sim, rad/s): 733
Peak power RPM (sim, rad/s): 712.094

Performance - manufacturer spec5

0-60 mph: 6.9 s
0-100 mph: 19.6 s
Quarter mile: 15.2 s
Quarter mile speed: 92 mph
Top speed: 144 mph

Performance - in-game sim9

0-60 mph (sim): 5.967 s
0-100 mph (sim): 14.15 s
Quarter mile (sim): 14.383 s
Quarter mile trap speed (sim): 100.888 mph
Top speed (sim): 155.424 mph
Braking 60-0 (sim): 150.944 ft
Braking 100-0 (sim): 372.667 ft
Lateral g at 60 mph (sim): 0.889 g
Lateral g at 120 mph (sim): 0.932 g

Catalog ratings (0-10)8

Speed: 5.68
Handling: 4.53
Acceleration: 4.43
Braking: 3.12
Launch: 4.49
Offroad: 5.3
Min offroad perf: 0.43
Max upgrade wizard perf: 0.69

Weight, balance & traction7

Curb weight: 1,253 kg
Weight distribution (front %): 51 %
Front ride height: 0.195 m
Rear ride height: 0.19 m
Road traction: 0.66
Offroad traction: 0.643
Snow traction: 0.604

Tires & wheels8

Stock tire compound: Road
Front tire: 225/45 R15
Rear tire: 225/45 R15
Stock wheel: BMW M3 '88
Caliper color (front): #808080
Caliper color (rear): #808080
Caliper angle (front): 0 deg
Caliper angle (rear): 0 deg

Aero11

Downforce front: 37.91
Downforce rear: 5.46
Longitudinal drag: 111.16
Vertical drag: 500
Lateral drag front: 255
Lateral drag rear: 245
Front downforce clamp: 140 kg
Rear downforce clamp: 260 kg
Downforce scale: 1
Drag scale: 1
Wing mask: 1

Physics (advanced)55

CarClassModifier: 0
Body material: Aluminum
SpeedLimiterID: 0
AutoSteerOverrideID: 2
FixListingRearFricScale: 1.35
FixListingNormSlip0: 0.5
FixListingNormSlip1: 1
FixListingSteerAngle0: 0.5
FixListingSteerAngle1: 1
BodyAeroAngleZeroDownforce: 45
BodyAeroWIForceScale: 0.41
TireAeroHackShouldApply: No

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TireAeroHackMinSpringLoad: 5
TireAeroHackMaxSpringLoad: 5
AIPlayerID: 0
SimPeakTorqueAngVel: 502.7
GameTorqueScale: 1
GameDownforceScaleOffroad: 1
IsPurchased: Yes
IsInstalled: Yes
GaugeID: -1
IsCarExperienceUnlocked: No
IsDrivable: Yes
LatFrontScalarMax: 1
LatFrontScalarClamp: 1
LatRearScalarMax: 1
LatRearScalarClamp: 1
LongAccelFrontScalarMax: 1
LongAccelFrontScalarClamp: 1
LongAccelRearScalarMax: 1
LongAccelRearScalarClamp: 1
LongBrakeFrontScalarMax: 1
LongBrakeFrontScalarClamp: 1
LongBrakeRearScalarMax: 1
LongBrakeRearScalarClamp: 1
IsCameraCollidable: No
UseBoxCameraCollision: No
PuddleScale: 0.75
AssistsTCSSlipDefTakeoff: 33
AssistsTCSSlipDefMoving: 0.3
AssistsTCSControlSpeed: Yes
AssistsTCSFullEffectFricDiff: 0.55
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleRWD: 1.6
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleFWD: 1
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleAWD: 1.6
DoNotAllowRemovalFromGarage: No
VisibleOnlyIfOwned: No
UseTireRigidBodies: No
UseMultiRaycastTireCollision: Yes
SprungForcesApplyToFullCarMass: Yes
Brake profile: Retro Saloons
RaceMode: No
UseForcePropLongTorque: No
TurnOffHeadlightsInAutoShow: No
ShowDriverInExteriorCamera: Yes

FAQ

Quick answers about the 1988 BMW M3 in Forza Horizon 6.

What engine does the 1988 BMW M3 have?

A normally aspirated 2.3L inline-four engine.

How much power does the BMW M3 make?

192 hp and 170 lb·ft of torque in stock form.

What class and Performance Index is the M3 in Forza Horizon 6?

It runs in the C class with a Performance Index (PI) of 474.

Is the M3 RWD, FWD, or AWD?

rear-wheel drive (Front RWD layout).

What is the top speed of the M3?

Around 144 mph in stock form, before tuning.

How much does the M3 cost in Forza Horizon 6?

250,000 CR at the Autoshow.