For the 2001 season, the race-capable BMW M3, officially called the BMW M3 GTR, was ready to roll. The team’s trump card was the 4.0-litre V8 high-performance engine with 330 kW (460 hp).

Aug 13, 2023 · The BMW M3 GTR Strassenversion is one of the rarest cars in the world, and none are available to the public. Here's what makes it special.

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 …

The E46 generation of BMW M3 was introduced for the 2001 model year. This latest M3 was part of the E46 3 Series and was powered by BMW's S54 3.2L straight six engine, which produced …

BMW M3 GTR [E46] An E46 GTR came to life in February 2001, powered by the P60B40 a 3,997 cc V8 producing 444 hp (368 kW; 450 PS). Unlike the straight-six powered M3 versions, which …

Mar 13, 2016 · The E46 BMW M3 GTR is considered to this date one of the best cars ever made by BMW and the first M3 to feature a V8 engine

Dec 13, 2023 · The BMW M3 GTR was a legendary race car and a bold move for BMW, shaking up the definition of what an M3 could be and leaving a lasting impact on car culture.

Apr 16, 2022 · BMW M3 GTR of the E46 generation was released in February 2001 and became the first M3 in the history of the company, equipped with a V8 engine.

Jul 20, 2023 · Not to be confused with its similar E46 successor, who starred in the original Need for Speed: Most Wanted video game, the E36 M3 GTR was BMW's original thoroughbred …

Mar 27, 2021 · Instead of the high-revving S54 inline-six of the conventional E46 M3, the GTR is motivated by the BMW P60B40, which is a 4.0-liter flat-plane crank V8 that revs beyond 7,500 …