M3

2005 BMW

B554

The 2005 BMW M3 is a common B-class car in Forza Horizon 6, rated at 554 PI. Power comes from a normally aspirated 3.2L inline-six producing 333 hp and 262 lb·ft of torque. Drive is sent to the rear wheels through a 6-speed gearbox.

Speed 6.4

Handling 4.7

Accel 5.0

Braking 3.8

Launch 5.0

Offroad 5.5

Specifications

Class: B · 554 PI
Rarity: Common · 4.6/10
Layout: Front RWD
Engine: I6 · 3.2L
Power: 333hp
Torque: 262ft·lb
Weight: 3,415lb
Front Weight: 50%
Gears: 6-spd
Top Speed: 176mph
Origin: Germany
Family: Iconic Sports Cars
Calipers: #808080
Year: 2005
Credits: 35,000

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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 3,415 lb it carries about 10.3 lb per horsepower, with a 50% front weight balance, and tops out near 176 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 333 hp @ 8,019 Torque 262 lb·ft @ 5,243 Redline 8,000

Forza-recommended builds 4

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

2005 BMW M3 Aim 9 GT

This preset will fit your 2005 BMW M3 with the AIM 9 GT kit, along with tyres and suspension upgrades to give an aggressive stance to match it.

05 BMW M3

This preset will fit your '05 BMW M3 with the complete Rocket Bunny body kit and give it a low and aggressive stance to match it.

BMW M3 05 (Drift Club Chapter 1 Part 1)

BMW M3 05 Drift Club upgrade preset to be more driftable. Non purchasable

Stories Preset - BMW M3 05 (Drift Club Chapter 2)

BMW M3 05 Drift Club upgrade preset to be more driftable. Non purchasable

Full specifications

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

Identity11

Year: 2005
Make: BMW
Model: M3
Model (short): BMW M3 '05
Media name: BMW_E46M3_05
Class: B
Performance index: 554
PI (raw): 0.458
Car type: Production
Country: Germany
Region: Europe

Classification & availability17

Rarity score (0-10): 4.6
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: 35,000 CR
Content ID: 0
Model ID: 383

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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: 3,246 cc
Powertrain ID: 1
Engine placement: Front-engine
Drive type: RWD
Gears: 6
Peak power (sim): 2482.96
Peak torque (sim): 3.552
Redline (sim, rad/s): 837.8
Peak power RPM (sim, rad/s): 827.286

Performance - manufacturer spec5

0-60 mph: 4.7 s
0-100 mph: 11.6 s
Quarter mile: 13.2 s
Quarter mile speed: 106.9 mph
Top speed: 176 mph

Performance - in-game sim9

0-60 mph (sim): 5.2 s
0-100 mph (sim): 11.633 s
Quarter mile (sim): 13.583 s
Quarter mile trap speed (sim): 108.072 mph
Top speed (sim): 175.964 mph
Braking 60-0 (sim): 142.255 ft
Braking 100-0 (sim): 350.52 ft
Lateral g at 60 mph (sim): 0.905 g
Lateral g at 120 mph (sim): 0.95 g

Catalog ratings (0-10)8

Speed: 6.42
Handling: 4.74
Acceleration: 5.03
Braking: 3.82
Launch: 5.01
Offroad: 5.47
Min offroad perf: 0.48
Max upgrade wizard perf: 0.68

Weight, balance & traction7

Curb weight: 1,549 kg
Weight distribution (front %): 50 %
Front ride height: 0.239 m
Rear ride height: 0.24 m
Road traction: 0.7
Offroad traction: 0.655
Snow traction: 0.59

Tires & wheels9

Stock tire compound: Road
Tire brand: APR Performance
Front tire: 225/40 R19
Rear tire: 255/35 R19
Stock wheel: NULL
Caliper color (front): #808080
Caliper color (rear): #808080
Caliper angle (front): -1.297 deg
Caliper angle (rear): -1.231 deg

Aero11

Downforce front: 57.37
Downforce rear: 106.54
Longitudinal drag: 182.91
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
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: 513.1
GameTorqueScale: 0.875
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: 0.869
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: Super Saloons
RaceMode: No
UseForcePropLongTorque: No
TurnOffHeadlightsInAutoShow: No
ShowDriverInExteriorCamera: Yes

FAQ

Quick answers about the 2005 BMW M3 in Forza Horizon 6.

What engine does the 2005 BMW M3 have?

A normally aspirated 3.2L inline-six engine.

How much power does the BMW M3 make?

333 hp and 262 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 554.

Is the M3 RWD, FWD, or AWD?

rear-wheel drive (Front RWD layout).

What is the top speed of the M3?

Around 176 mph in stock form, before tuning.

How much does the M3 cost in Forza Horizon 6?

35,000 CR at the Autoshow.