BMW M3 GTR
Need for Speed Most Wanted legend — the V8-powered M3 that defined a generation of racing games.
S1
Class
RWD
Drivetrain
493 hp
Power
2002
Model Year
1,350 kg
Weight
4.0L V8
Engine
Vehicle Specs
| Spec | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 7.5 | Good for its era, runs out of steam above 280 km/h |
| Handling | 8.8 | Motorsport-derived chassis with razor-sharp turn-in |
| Acceleration | 7.8 | V8 pulls hard from 4,000 rpm to redline |
| Launch | 7.0 | RWD limits standing starts without traction control |
| Braking | 8.2 | Race-spec AP Racing brakes, excellent feel |
| Off-Road | 2.5 | This is a circuit car, not a rally machine |
| PI (Stock) | 845 | High S1, nearly maxed in stock form |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Iconic status — the NFS Most Wanted hero car
- Motorsport-derived P60B40 V8 screams to 8,000 rpm
- Sublime chassis balance, rotates beautifully mid-corner
- Lightweight at 1,350 kg — feels nimble everywhere
- High stock PI means fewer upgrades needed to compete
Cons
- RWD only — requires throttle discipline in the rain
- Hard to acquire — Auction House exclusive, prices are inflated
- No modern assists like traction or stability control
- Low top speed relative to modern S1 competitors
Best Tuning Setup
Tires & Rims
CompoundSlick (Race)
Front Width265 mm
Rear Width285 mm
Rim Size18 in (period-correct BBS)
Drivetrain
Final Drive4.10
DifferentialRace LSD (85% accel, 60% decel)
Suspension
SpringsRace (F: 650, R: 700)
Ride HeightF: 3.5, R: 3.6
Anti-Roll BarsF: 30, R: 26
CamberF: -2.2°, R: -1.8°
Aero & Brakes
Front SplitterGT race splitter
Rear WingAdjustable GT wing
Brake Balance50% front
Brake Pressure100%
How to Get It
Auction House
Primary acquisition method. Expect to pay 500,000–2,000,000 CR depending on market demand.
Wheelspin
Extremely rare Super Wheelspin drop. Don't count on this.
Seasonal Reward
Occasionally appears as a Festival Playlist reward — check each Series update.
Best Events For This Car
| Event Type | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Road Racing (S1) | S-Tier | Balanced chassis dominates technical circuits |
| Street Scene (S1) | A-Tier | RWD requires care in traffic but rewards skill |
| Speed Zones | A-Tier | Corner speed is this car's superpower |
| Speed Traps | C-Tier | Lacks the top-end punch of modern supercars |
| Drift Zones | B-Tier | RWD and stiff chassis make drifting possible but not ideal |
| Cross Country | D-Tier | Don't even think about it |