Iconic ‘Need for Speed: Most Wanted’ BMW M3 GTR has been created in real life

The BMW M3 GTR is one of the most famous cars in gaming history, and now it has been brought to life.

Fans of 2005’s Need for Speed: Most Wanted will remember this car as the real star of the game.

Well, get ready to see the ultimate video-game racing car in the flesh.

Built by BMW in collaboration with NFS, the Need for Speed BMW M3 GTR will blow the minds of gamers and gearheads alike.

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Iconic BMW M3 GTR from Need for Speed: Most Wanted created in real life

The recreated sportscar looks exactly like the car from the game – the same blue and silver livery, sporty interior, wide spoiler, everything matches perfectly.

It even features details from the 2005 game’s box art.

The car – which is on display at BMW Welt in Munich, Germany until January 2025 – is a fantastically accurate and loving homage to an amazing game.

The BMW M3 GTR first appeared in Most Wanted and became so popular that it returned in games like NFS Carbon, No Limits, and Heat.

Interestingly, 75% of all Google searches for the sportscar are about its connection to Need for Speed.

But it isn’t just in-game famous – the real-life car also has a rich racing history.

Not just a gaming legend but a real racing icon

The original M3 GTR raced in the 2001 ALMS GT Series, winning seven out of ten races.

The car was built from the historic #42 Team BMW Motorsport E46 M3 GTR, the same car that inspired the game design.

It was a huge success, making the car legendary – but unfortunately, BMW had to stop racing it in the US due to strict rules.

Car lovers adore vehicles that become famous in games or movies.

Just like the BMW M3 GTR, James Bond’s $25M Aston Martin, which was lost for years, also has a huge fanbase.

If you’re eager to relive the nostalgia of 2005, the iconic BMW sports car from the legendary game is waiting for you in Germany.