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Take a closer look at one of BMW’s rarest creations — the BMW E46 M3 GTR Strassenversion. This road-going monster was designed to homologate BMW’s all-new P60B40 V8 engine. With its lightweight all-aluminum construction, 380 horsepower, a six-speed manual gearbox, and stripped-down interior, the M3 GTR is less about comfort and more about pure performance.

From its aggressive aero — the towering rear wing, vented hood, and extended aprons — to its uncompromising track-bred tuning, the M3 GTR remains one of the most legendary homologation specials ever built.

Want to see how BMW pushed the M3 platform even further? Don’t miss our deep dive on the M3 GT here: Inside the Legendary 2001 BMW M3 (E46) GTR

This video is sponsored by BMW North America.

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20 Comments

@HAWGGY85 1 year ago

11:57 - not Hot Pursuit, but Most Wanted (2005)

@noobasdfjkl 1 year ago

Most importantly, it's the Strassenversion. They made a few GTRs, but only 3 Strassenversions.

@slightlyinsaneraf 1 year ago

NFS Hot Pursuit 😂 I've been waiting whole video for my guy to say Most Wanted, and he fumbled, well nice he mentioned it at all

@david05111 1 year ago

I’ll never forgive BMW for not making more of these. I remember when they debuted back then and asking my dealer like 15 times when I could get one. And then they only made 3. At least when Porsche says they’re making a limited-run homologation car, they make a decent number of them. 3 is a farce

@onespeed2624 1 year ago

Wow only 3 made wish we could hear a cold start of that beast.

@kelebogilenkosi4989 1 year ago

E chasis was golden era for bmw

@johndc2998 11 months ago

Playing NFS Most Wanted 2005 as a 9 year old every day still has this as my dream car.

@Jameskii 1 year ago

NFS MW has been always my favorite NFS game. I love other entries but MW was so unapologetically edgy & stylistic, it has a special place in my heart. They could've picked any main car but I'm glad they went with M3 GTR, odd choice but it worked out so well. Wish they made more than 3, always thought it was about a dozen.

@abdullahmonfared2492 11 months ago

Your biggest win wasn't winning races, was being in need for speed most wanted, what a legend

@LOWGROUND.CONDUTTII 1 year ago

Now you need to play NFS MW

@mustafaylmaz8203 1 year ago

The BMW E46 is a timeless car. A must-buy and keep.

@kenvanbuskirk7034 1 year ago

Thank you for sharing it with the YouTube viewers and a special Thank you to BMW for producing cars of dreams for the world.

@TB3034LIFE 1 year ago

Every standard M3 has an aluminium bonnet

@L-STizZL3 11 months ago

I saw my first E46 M3 when I was in grade 9 and I was absolutely in LOVE with it!! I HAD to have one. 10 years later I had a 325i with a M3 body kit on it,… not quite the same but was amazing to drive. ALL BMW’s…. Somethin about em 😙

@jaredhayes3026 11 months ago

The Greatest E46 ever made , that body style is timeless

@thatloudCG5 1 year ago

"Everyone???"

(INHALES) "EVERYONE!!!"

@Twitch-R6 1 year ago

Most Wanted got me to buy an E46 M3.

@niccolomalgari 1 year ago

the dream in flesh for 23 years still haven't witness the raw spirit of engineering come alive. Most wanted porschekiller straight cut transmission whine noise is pure madness the raging personality the timeless design THE ONE in 10...i always thought bmw must have more...in a secret safe , the least we can do is to see the real one detail on yt videos... i would really love if one day we will see a fresh&new fullbuild restomod from HWA or sim, cant wait