What BMW did was replace the M3 GTR's six-cylinder engine with a V-8, which spelled more low-end grunt. A little history explains why the engine swap was beneficial. so the usual V-8 rumble is Why the BMW M3 GTR Is Awesome The Racing Joker 63.5K subscribers Join Subscribe 18K 668K views 4 years ago Hey guys! I thought I'd switch things up a bit and make one of these videos about The BMW M3 GTR Was A Powerful Ride To secure a better finish at the 12 Hours of Sebring race in 2001, BMW knew that they had to improve on what they entered before. Thus, they kitted out the BMW M3 GTR with a 4-liter V8 high-performance engine that could hit 460 hp. From BMW's lineup, the one car that, for many enthusiasts, has the crown is the M3 GTR. A car that was 6 years ahead of having a V8, 4 L motor. The M3 GTR was a surprise when it was released in 2001. We're not talking about the car's real life racing career here, as impressive as it is. This is strictly Need for Speed.Join this channel to get access to pe Via: Devian Art There are many things to love about the BMW M3 GTR. But, for us, our favorite feature is the powertrain. The 4-liter V8 engine was like no other that the team had produced or tested before. While previous M3 models were fast and powerful, nothing quite topped this aluminum powerhouse. .

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