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Best BMW M3 GTR Drift Tune Forza Horizon 5

This tuning guide will break down the Best BMW M3 GTR Drift Tune in Forza Horizon 5. We list the best parts and tuning needed to turn the Beemer into a drifting animal.

The BMW M3 GTR 2002 is an icon among racing enthusiasts, especially those that played the Need for Speed series. In Forza, it has been featured in Motorsport 2, 3, and 4 including Horizon 1, 4, and 5. In Horizon 5, you can obtain the M3 by purchasing it from the Autoshow for 180,000CR, win it in a wheelspin, via a backstage pass, and it may even appear as a reward as part of a festival playlist.

Vehicle History

The BMW M3 is a high-performance model of BMW‘s 3 series. Production of the M3 models began way back in 1986 when the 3 series generation began. The M models are similar looking to the 3 series. However, upgrades have been made to the handling, brakes, engine, and aerodynamics.

Please check out more of our Horizon 5 Best Drift Tunes while you’re here.

Drift Car Parts

Below are all the parts you need to make the Best BMW M3 GTR Drift Tune. Nearly all the parts are set to Race class except Drivetrain, Springs, Weight Reduction, and Turbo. Keep the front and rear bumper stock but that’s your preference. We’re running the 3 liter race engine in this baby.

  • Engine: Racing 3.0L I6T
  • Drivetrain: Stock
  • Tire: Drift
  • Front Tire Width: 235mm
  • Rear Tire Width: 275mm
  • Front Track Width: Maxed
  • Rear Track Width: Maxed
  • Clutch: Race
  • Transmission: Race
  • Driveline: Race
  • Differential: Drift Diff
  • Brakes: Race
  • Spring and Dampers: Drift
  • Front Anti Rollbar: Race
  • Rear Anti Rollbar: Race
  • Chassis Reinforcement Roll Cage: Race
  • Weight Reduction: Stock
  • Fuel System: Race
  • Ignition: Race
  • Valves: Race
  • Displacement: Race Engine Block
  • Single Turbo: Stock

Drift Tuning

Please copy the stats below as you see them, this tune has been tweaked so we don’t think it needs any more changes. Let us know in the comment section if you think otherwise.

Tires

  • Front: 3.5
  • Rear: 2.1

Gearing

Final Drive: 3.80

  • 1st: 4.14
  • 2nd: 2.67
  • 3rd: 1.73
  • 4th: 1.39
  • 5th: 1.09
  • 6th: 0.83

Alignment

Camber

  • Front: -5.0
  • Rear: -1.5

Toe

  • Front: 1.9
  • Rear: 0.4

Front Caster

  • Angle: 7.0

Antiroll Bars

  • Front: 17.40
  • Rear: 11.90

Springs

  • Front: 130.4
  • Rear: 11.5

Ride Height

  • Front: 19.6
  • Rear: 22.3

Damping

Rebound Stiffness

  • Front: 7.3
  • Rear: 5.9

Bump Stiffness

  • Front: 5.0
  • Rear: 4.3

Aero

None

Brake

Braking Force

  • Balance: 25%
  • Pressure: 41%

Differential

Front

  • Acceleration: 100%
  • Deceleration: 100%

Summary

This tune was originally created by MoRacer, check out his awesome channel on YouTube sometime.