M3

1997 BMW

B549

The 1997 BMW M3 is a common B-class car in Forza Horizon 6, rated at 549 PI. Power comes from a normally aspirated 3.2L inline-six producing 321 hp and 258 lb·ft of torque. Drive is sent to the rear wheels through a 6-speed gearbox.

Speed 6.5

Handling 4.5

Accel 5.0

Braking 3.6

Launch 5.2

Offroad 5.6

Specifications

Class: B · 549 PI
Rarity: Common · 4.7/10
Layout: Front RWD
Engine: I6 · 3.2L
Power: 321hp
Torque: 258ft·lb
Weight: 3,219lb
Front Weight: 50%
Gears: 6-spd
Top Speed: 179mph
Origin: Germany
Family: Iconic Sports Cars
Calipers: #808080
Year: 1997
Credits: 30,000

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Retro Super Saloons

B class · Sport-performance production class. This includes sports oriented coups. 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 3,219 lb it carries about 10.0 lb per horsepower, with a 50% front weight balance, and tops out near 179 mph in stock form. It hails from Germany, it plays as a rear-wheel drive car. Sport-performance production class. This includes sports oriented coups. Car class designates a car's performance level by taking into account grip, weight, and power.

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Dyno I6

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

Power 321 hp @ 7,604 Torque 258 lb·ft @ 3,766 Redline 7,400

Forza-recommended builds 2

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

97 BMW M3

This preset will fit your '97 BMW M3 with the complete Rocket Bunny body kit and give it an aggressive stance to match it.

BMW M3 '97

This preset will fit your 1997 BMW M3 with the complete StreetFighter LA body kit and give it an aggressive stance to match it.

Full specifications

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

Identity11

Year: 1997
Make: BMW
Model: M3
Model (short): BMW M3 '97
Media name: BMW_E36M3_97
Class: B
Performance index: 549
PI (raw): 0.453
Car type: Production
Country: Germany
Region: Europe

Classification & availability17

Rarity score (0-10): 4.7
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: 30,000 CR
Content ID: 0
Model ID: 382

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

Engine & drivetrain12

Engine config: Inline Engine
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: Normally Aspirated
Displacement: 3,201 cc
Powertrain ID: 1
Engine placement: Front-engine
Drive type: RWD
Gears: 6
Peak power (sim): 2393.49
Peak torque (sim): 3.5
Redline (sim, rad/s): 774.9
Peak power RPM (sim, rad/s): 774.926

Performance - manufacturer spec5

0-60 mph: 5.3 s
0-100 mph: 12.2 s
Quarter mile: 13.7 s
Quarter mile speed: 104.5 mph
Top speed: 179 mph

Performance - in-game sim9

0-60 mph (sim): 5.2 s
0-100 mph (sim): 11.317 s
Quarter mile (sim): 13.533 s
Quarter mile trap speed (sim): 109.372 mph
Top speed (sim): 175.347 mph
Braking 60-0 (sim): 144.107 ft
Braking 100-0 (sim): 356.577 ft
Lateral g at 60 mph (sim): 0.911 g
Lateral g at 120 mph (sim): 0.941 g

Catalog ratings (0-10)8

Speed: 6.54
Handling: 4.46
Acceleration: 4.95
Braking: 3.6
Launch: 5.19
Offroad: 5.57
Min offroad perf: 0.47
Max upgrade wizard perf: 0.68

Weight, balance & traction7

Curb weight: 1,460 kg
Weight distribution (front %): 50 %
Front ride height: 0.207 m
Rear ride height: 0.207 m
Road traction: 0.667
Offroad traction: 0.645
Snow traction: 0.579

Tires & wheels9

Stock tire compound: Road
Tire brand: APR Performance
Front tire: 225/45 R17
Rear tire: 245/40 R17
Stock wheel: NULL
Caliper color (front): #808080
Caliper color (rear): #808080
Caliper angle (front): -1.415 deg
Caliper angle (rear): -1.254 deg

Aero11

Downforce front: 26.48
Downforce rear: 3.97
Longitudinal drag: 109.75
Vertical drag: 500
Lateral drag front: 250
Lateral drag rear: 250
Front downforce clamp: 140 kg
Rear downforce clamp: 260 kg
Downforce scale: 1
Drag scale: 1.055
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: 0.39
TireAeroHackShouldApply: No

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TireAeroHackMinSpringLoad: 5
TireAeroHackMaxSpringLoad: 5
AIPlayerID: 0
SimPeakTorqueAngVel: 335.1
GameTorqueScale: 0.932
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: 0.83
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 1997 BMW M3 in Forza Horizon 6.

What engine does the 1997 BMW M3 have?

A normally aspirated 3.2L inline-six engine.

How much power does the BMW M3 make?

321 hp and 258 lb·ft of torque in stock form.

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

It runs in the B class with a Performance Index (PI) of 549.

Is the M3 RWD, FWD, or AWD?

rear-wheel drive (Front RWD layout).

What is the top speed of the M3?

Around 179 mph in stock form, before tuning.

How much does the M3 cost in Forza Horizon 6?

30,000 CR at the Autoshow.