BMW M3 GT2 (GT1 / GT Endurance)
The BMW M3 GT2 is BMW Motorsport’s factory-built endurance racer based on the E92 M3, created to compete in American Le Mans and other GT endurance events. Despite the M3 road car’s V8 identity, this GT2 version is a serious race machine with aggressive aero, stripped weight, and a purpose-built competition chassis tuned for long-distance pace and precision.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 4.0L BMW P65B40 naturally aspirated 90° V8 (front-engine, longitudinal)
Total Output: ~485 hp (362 kW)
Redline: ~8,500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential race gearbox
Weight: ~1,190 kg minimum
Dimensions: ~4,620 mm long × 1,800 mm wide × 1,250 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,760 mm
Tires: Racing slicks on center-lock wheels
Brakes: Ventilated racing discs with multi-piston calipers
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The M3 GT2 is a classic front-engined GT racer that delivers a wonderfully mechanical, old-school endurance feel. It’s not as electronically polished or aero-stuck as modern GT3 machinery, which makes it more alive at the limit and especially rewarding for drivers who enjoy balancing weight transfer, throttle modulation, and brake discipline. The chassis feels stable in fast corners but still allows enough movement to make every lap engaging.
Engine & Sound: The high-revving V8 delivers a hard-edged, metallic soundtrack with a deep intake growl and a sharp race-car bark near redline. Power builds smoothly and linearly, so you can lean on the engine without sudden spikes, but it still rewards keeping the revs up for the best drive off slow corners.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Predictable with strong front-end bite, but it responds best to smooth steering and careful mid-corner balance.
Traction: Rear grip is good, though the car will rotate if you get aggressive with throttle application or trail braking.
Braking: Strong and confidence-inspiring, with a planted nose under hard deceleration.
Top Speed: Respectable rather than class-leading, but competitive enough for endurance racing and shorter bursts.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a momentum car. Keep your inputs smooth, avoid over-scrubbing the tires, and use trail braking to help rotate the car into slower corners. It shines on technical and flowing circuits where consistency matters more than outright aero grip.
Livery & Aesthetics: The M3 GT2 has a muscular, unmistakably BMW Motorsport look — wide fenders, a low splitter, a large rear wing, and aggressive front-end aero that make it look every bit the endurance weapon. In classic BMW livery, it’s one of the most iconic silhouettes from the GT era.
Whether you're chasing lap times, practicing racecraft, or just enjoying a legendary V8 GT machine, the BMW M3 GT2 brings a brilliant blend of power, balance, and old-school GT character to the sim.