BMW M3 '97

The BMW M3 '97 is a road car produced by BMW. Part of the E36 generation, it first appeared in Gran Turismo 7 as part of Update 1.49.
==Colors==
Eight colors are available for this car:
*Alpine White
*Arctic Silver
*Cosmos Black
*Boston Green
*Techno Violet
*Estoril Blue
*Bright Red
*Dakar Yellow II
==Description==
=== Car Index (GT7) ===
The second-generation M3 was introduced in 1992, two years after the debut of its base model, the third-generation 3-Series, codenamed E36.
The original E30 M3 was a racing homologation model, extensively modified from the standard 3-Series. In contrast, the E36 M3 shifted towards the direction of a grand tourer, featuring a more mature appearance with understated aerodynamic components. 
Despite this shift, performance remained its central focus. The 3.0-liter inline-6 engine produced 282.1 HP with 236.5 ft-lb of torque. With this powerful engine, the car accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h in just six seconds and reach a top speed of 250 km/h, limited by a speed governor. 
A minor model update in 1995 introduced a 3.2-liter engine, boosting output to 316.6 HP and 258.2 ft-lb of torque. This update also included the replacement of the 5-speed manual transmission with a 6-speed unit and several chassis enhancements to improve handling. In 1997, a 6-speed semi-automatic transmission was introduced. 
The E36 M3 significantly elevated the line's reputation as a road car, while the feel and sound of its inline-6 powerplant were celebrated as delightful and enduring features. 
==Acquisition==
==Customization==
===Engine Swaps (GT7)===
==Trivia==
*In Livery Editor, the light cover setting can be changed, affecting the front blinkers.
*Prior to the addition of the E36 M3 in GT7, a regular (non-M3) version of the E36 3-Series had appeared in some demo builds of Gran Turismo 2, internally named gb3cn and with the replay name BMW E36 323i Coupe. It has a complete body, but with no rims and the rear-left wheels popping out of the rear bumper. This car never appeared in the final version.Proto:Gran Turismo 2/Demo Discs/Cars - String-Only Cars on The Cutting Room Floor
**The replay name database of the GT2 demos also mentioned a BMW E36 320i Coupe (with internal name gb0in). While having no body of its own (defaulting to a Toyota Altezza placeholder body), it would have likely used the same body as the 323i.
==References==
Category:GT7 Cars
Category:GT7 DLC Cars
Category:Coupes
Category:Cars with changeable light covers
Category:Engine swappable cars