page_title: BMW M3
section_title: GTR road car
hierarchical_section_title: BMW M3 / E46 generation (2000–2006) / Special editions / GTR road car
caption_attribution_description: English: An E46 BMW M3 recreated to resemble the M3 GTR from 2005's Need for Speed: Most Wanted
context_page_description: The BMW M3 is a high-performance version of the BMW 3 Series, developed by BMW's in-house motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. M3 models have been produced for every generation of 3 Series since the E30 M3 was introduced in 1986.
  The initial model was available in a coupé body style, with a convertible body style added soon after. M3 Sedans were available during the E36 and E90 generations. Since 2014, the M3 has been solely produced in the sedan body style, due to the coupé and convertible models being rebranded as the 4 Series range, making the high-performance variant the M4.
  Upgrades over the regular 3 Series models include engines, handling, brakes, aerodynamics, lightweight materials and various interior upgrades.
context_section_description: In order to homologate the M3 GTR for racing, a road version was produced in 2001. BMW claimed to offer 10 cars for sale to the general public, at the very high price of €250,000. However, only 6 cars were produced, of which 3 were development prototypes. The road cars were built alongside the GTR race cars in the special vehicles department of BMW's Regensburg Plant.
  As per the race car, the GTR road car was powered by the 4.0-litre P60 V8 engine. The engine retained the race cars' dry sump oil system and was slightly detuned from 330 to 285 kW (443 to 382 hp) at 7,000 rpm. Top speed was 295 km/h (183 mph). The transmission was a six-speed manual and the differential was the same variable locking unit as used in the race car.
  The dry weight was 1,350 kg (2,980 lb). Weight reduction measures included a carbon fibre front bumper, rear bumper and rear wing.
  The 2005 video game Need for Speed: Most Wanted featured the M3 GTR on the game's cover art as the protagonist's car in a custom livery.
caption: M3 GTR from Need for Speed: Most Wanted