M3

2008 BMW

A608

The 2008 BMW M3 is a common A-class car in Forza Horizon 6, rated at 608 PI. Power comes from a normally aspirated 4.0L V8 producing 414 hp and 295 lb·ft of torque. Drive is sent to the rear wheels through a 6-speed gearbox.

Speed 6.8

Handling 5.3

Accel 5.0

Braking 4.5

Launch 5.3

Offroad 5

Specifications

Class: A · 608 PI
Rarity: Common · 6.6/10
Layout: Front RWD
Engine: V8 · 4.0L
Power: 414hp
Torque: 295ft·lb
Weight: 3,649lb
Front Weight: 52%
Gears: 6-spd
Top Speed: 188mph
Origin: Germany
Family: Modern Sports Cars
Calipers: #1E1E1E
Year: 2008
Credits: 43,000

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Modern Super Saloons

A class · Performance production class. Here is where you will find the high end sports cars. 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 3,649 lb it carries about 8.8 lb per horsepower, with a 52% front weight balance, and tops out near 188 mph in stock form. It hails from Germany, it plays as a rear-wheel drive car. Performance production class. Here is where you will find the high end sports cars. Car class designates a car's performance level by taking into account grip, weight, and power.

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Dyno V8

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

Power 414 hp @ 8,574 Torque 295 lb·ft @ 4,317 Redline 8,400

Forza-recommended builds 3

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

08 BMW M3

This preset will fit your '08 BMW M3 with the complete Liberty Walk body kit and give it an aggressive stance to match it.

BMW M3 '08

This preset will fit your 2008 BMW M3 with the complete StreetFighter LA body kit and give it an aggressive stance to match it.

Aftermarket Preset - BMW M3E92

Aftermarket Preset, BMW M3E92 with street customisation and upgrades. Not Purchaseable

Full specifications

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

Identity11

Year: 2008
Make: BMW
Model: M3
Model (short): BMW M3 '08
Media name: BMW_M3E92_08
Class: A
Performance index: 608
PI (raw): 0.514
Car type: Production
Country: Germany
Region: Europe

Classification & availability17

Rarity score (0-10): 6.6
Family - model: M3
Family - body: Modern Sports Cars
Family - special: 2 Doors
Convertible: None
Unicorn: No
Arcade: No
Open cockpit: No
Open wheel: No
Base cost: 43,000 CR
Content ID: 0
Model ID: 1011

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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: 'V' Engine
Cylinders: 8
Aspiration: Normally Aspirated
Displacement: 3,999 cc
Powertrain ID: 1
Engine placement: Front-engine
Drive type: RWD
Gears: 6
Peak power (sim): 3086.92
Peak torque (sim): 4
Redline (sim, rad/s): 879.6
Peak power RPM (sim, rad/s): 869.174

Performance - manufacturer spec5

0-60 mph: 4.1 s
0-100 mph: 9.4 s
Quarter mile: 12.5 s
Quarter mile speed: 114.8 mph
Top speed: 187.6 mph

Performance - in-game sim9

0-60 mph (sim): 5.017 s
0-100 mph (sim): 9.9 s
Quarter mile (sim): 13.067 s
Quarter mile trap speed (sim): 117.287 mph
Top speed (sim): 186.209 mph
Braking 60-0 (sim): 135.298 ft
Braking 100-0 (sim): 323.99 ft
Lateral g at 60 mph (sim): 0.942 g
Lateral g at 120 mph (sim): 0.989 g

Catalog ratings (0-10)8

Speed: 6.77
Handling: 5.26
Acceleration: 5.02
Braking: 4.54
Launch: 5.27
Offroad: 5
Min offroad perf: 0.51
Max upgrade wizard perf: 0.7

Weight, balance & traction7

Curb weight: 1,655 kg
Weight distribution (front %): 52 %
Front ride height: 0.139 m
Rear ride height: 0.131 m
Road traction: 0.594
Offroad traction: 0.529
Snow traction: 0.451

Tires & wheels8

Stock tire compound: Street
Front tire: 245/40 R18
Rear tire: 265/40 R18
Stock wheel: NULL
Caliper color (front): #1E1E1E
Caliper color (rear): #1E1E1E
Caliper angle (front): -1.63 deg
Caliper angle (rear): 1.501 deg

Aero11

Downforce front: 60.65
Downforce rear: 103.26
Longitudinal drag: 202.56
Vertical drag: 500
Lateral drag front: 260
Lateral drag rear: 240
Front downforce clamp: 140 kg
Rear downforce clamp: 260 kg
Downforce scale: 1
Drag scale: 1.18
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: 408.4
GameTorqueScale: 1.07
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 2008 BMW M3 in Forza Horizon 6.

What engine does the 2008 BMW M3 have?

A normally aspirated 4.0L V8 engine.

How much power does the BMW M3 make?

414 hp and 295 lb·ft of torque in stock form.

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

It runs in the A class with a Performance Index (PI) of 608.

Is the M3 RWD, FWD, or AWD?

rear-wheel drive (Front RWD layout).

What is the top speed of the M3?

Around 188 mph in stock form, before tuning.

How much does the M3 cost in Forza Horizon 6?

43,000 CR at the Autoshow.