The BMW G80 M3 is no doubt one of the most controversial cars ever made due to its polarizing front face which caused a lot of mixed reactions when it first came out in 2021 and now that it made the rounds in Forza Horizon 5 via the Horizon Creatives update, the time's come to experience behind the wheel of one of the most controversial Bimmers of all time.
Obtained from the Horizon Creatives' Wet Season Playlist, the all-new G80 BMW M3 kickstarted the lineup of BMW models coming to this update in addition to two vehicles from a certain brand making its Forza franchise debut. It's spoilers but let's focus on this big-grilled Bimmer teased and taunted the world over.
The G80 M3 marks the third time BMW made a four-door M3 since the E90 and the F80 models. It features the controversial vertical kidney grille slapped on the front, which caused outrage from the motoring community. Putting aside its controversial front face, it is armed with the 3.0L turbo six-cylinder engine that can be mated to either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic gearbox if you're into the more powerful Competition variant with 510PS of power, 650Nm of torque, and a 0-100kph time of 3.9 seconds. It also comes with an upgraded suspension and chassis setup to make it wider, lower, more rigid, and more enjoyable to drive than its predecessor.
I already drove the G82 M4 a long time ago in the game and this four-door equivalent feels pretty much the same to me, although the sedan is slightly heavier than its coupe equivalent. Like the G82 M4, it's rear-wheel-drive in default and I have the option to have it equipped with xDrive all-wheel-drive system but I'll think about it because it's a little surprise that I'm experimenting later on.
While figuring out what kind of surprise I'll make with the G80 M3, I've picked a certain EventLab creation to test this monster-grilled abomination since we're in the month of Horizon Creatives after all. I've selected one of Twisted Knot's creations and this EventLab creation is the ideal place to let the G80 M3 loose. Let's roll the tape.
A slight mistake but hey, this M3 proved its point.
Love it or hate it, this big-grilled BMW M3 is a proven super saloon in its own right and looks like I'm starting to get hooked on it amid its horrifying looks. Forget face value, this is the M3 you would want to come back for more if you're brave enough to do so.
About the little surprise, I said for the G80 M3, I'm currently working on it so watch this space.
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