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| “ | Limited Time Series Four[1] new Limited Time Series, featuring the new BMW M1, BMW M4, BMW M8 GTE, Mercedes-AMG C 63, and Porsche 909 Bergspyder, as well as the Porsche 911 Carrera S! Earn these six cars and a vault full of Gold! |
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— What's new in Euro Masters Update (v6.6).
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The BMW M8 GTE is an endurance grand tourer (GT) car constructed by the German automobile manufacturer BMW. It was developed in late 2016 and made its competitive début in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA WEC for the 2018 season, and thus marking BMW Motorsport's return to 24 Hours of Le Mans after a six-year hiatus. BMW chief engineer Dominic Harlow designed this car.
The M8 GTE is the first car manufactured by BMW Motorsport from the ground up as a LM GTE homologated vehicle, rather than based off an existing design. It has a 4.0 litre biturbo V8 engine that produces between 500-600 bhp (brake horsepower).
Availability
The BMW M8 GTE is available in one series:
- 2018 Season (Endurance GT Racing) motorsports series in the Endurance GT Racing group
This vehicle was added in the Euro Masters Update (v6.6) released in October 2018 and is unlocked as soon as 2018 Season is unlocked.
This vehicle can be acquired for 680 
) without showcase discount. It has also been available for ?? as a 'Get it Now' price, unlocking 2018 Season (Endurance GT Racing).
This vehicle is available to win in the following special event:
- BMW M8 GTE Championship available in the Euro Masters Update (v6.6) released in October 2018.
For the project page containing all events for this car see: RR3 Wiki:Events BMW
Livery
No. 1
- No. 1 Shell Helix/Panasonic/BMW Team MTEK
Characteristics
| Stage | PR (Upgrades) |
Top Speed | Acc. | Braking | Cornering | Cost | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial w/ 
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78.3 | 188 mph 303 kph |
2.77 s | 85.0[2] ft 25.9[2] m |
1.80 g | 680 (544  )
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| Max PR w/ R$ |
81.7 (1111111) |
193 mph 311 kph |
2.69 s | 81.9[2] ft 25.0[2] m |
1.86 g | R$758,100 (+R$2,856,600) |
7 9 |
| Max PR w/
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92.0 (5454433) |
213 mph 343 kph |
2.41 s | 74.0[2] ft 22.6[2] m |
2.03 g | +1,005 (2,183 )
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Upgrades (28)
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| Upgrade | Duration | R |
G | |
| 1 | Engine: Competition Cam-shaft | 12 Hours | 130,700 | 42 |
| 2 | Engine: Competition Turbocharger Kit | — | — | 65 |
| 3 | Engine: Competition Throttle Body | 1 Day | 294,100 | 95 |
| 4 | Engine: Advanced Race Engine Tuning | — | — | 145 |
| 5 | Engine: Race-Spec Intake Manifold | 2 Days | 661,700 | 220 |
| 1 | Drivetrain: Ultra-Lightweight Flywheel | 12 Hours | 121,600 | 40 |
| 2 | Drivetrain: Competition Lightweight Differential | — | — | 60 |
| 3 | Drivetrain: Race-Spec Driveshaft | 1 Day | 273,600 | 90 |
| 4 | Drivetrain: Race-Spec Sequential Gearbox | — | — | 135 |
| 1 | Body: High Performance Body Refinements | 12 Hours | 96,600 | 32 |
| 2 | Body: Advanced Weight Reduction | — | — | 48 |
| 3 | Body: Advanced Body Refinement | 1 Day | 217,400 | 70 |
| 4 | Body: Advanced Carbon Fibre Weave | — | — | 105 |
| 5 | Body: Race-Spec Aero Optimisation | 2 Days | 489,100 | 160 |
| 1 | Suspension: Competition Coil Springs | 12 Hours | 111,500 | 36 |
| 2 | Suspension: Competition Sway Bars | — | — | 55 |
| 3 | Suspension: Advanced Suspension Tuning | 1 Day | 250,800 | 80 |
| 4 | Suspension: Fully Adjustable Racing Shocks | — | — | 125 |
| 1 | Exhaust: Ultra-Flow Catalytic Converter | 12 Hours | 110,200 | 36 |
| 2 | Exhaust: Advanced Exhaust Tuning | — | — | 55 |
| 3 | Exhaust: Competition Turbo-back Exhaust | 1 Day | 248,000 | 80 |
| 4 | Exhaust: Race-Spec Turbo Intake Manifold | — | — | 120 |
| 1 | Brakes: Uprated Competition Brake Pads | 12 Hours | 85,200 | 28 |
| 2 | Brakes: Uprated Competition Calipers | — | — | 42 |
| 3 | Brakes: Reinforced Carbon Racing Discs | 1 Day | 191,800 | 60 |
| 1 | Tires & Wheels: Competition Compound | 12 Hours | 102,300 | 34 |
| 2 | Tires & Wheels: Competition Camber & Toe Adjustments | — | — | 50 |
| 3 | Tires & Wheels: Ultra Light Racing Rims | 1 Day | 230,100 | 75 |
| TOTAL: 28 | 3 Days 12 Hours |
758,100 +2,856,600 =3,614,700 |
1,005 / 2,183 | |
| Colour keys | |
|---|---|
| White | purchase before any upgrades Or instant purchase
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| Green | purchase after any upgrades
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| Red | only purchase
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For upgrades including PR values, please see the project page RR3 Wiki:Upgrades Section BMW, please be aware that PR values can vary depending on the upgrade order.
Footnotes
| BMW (18) |
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| 1 SERIES M COUPE • Z4 M COUPE • M3 COUPE • Z4 SDRIVE35IS • M3 GTS • M6 COUPE • 3.0 CSL • M1 • M3 (E30) • Z4 GT3 • M2 COMPETITION • M3 GT2 ALMS • M5 • 3.0 CSL HOMMAGE R • M4 GT4 • M8 GTE • DRIVING EXPERIENCE M4 RACING • M6 GT3 |
| 2018 Season (Endurance GT Racing) |
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| PORSCHE 911 RSR (2018) • BMW M8 GTE |
