Confirmed: BMW M6 GT3 Coming to Assetto Corsa in 2017

Paul Jeffrey · Aug 1, 2016

Kunos Simulazioni have confirmed the stunning new BMW M6 GT3 will be coming to the Assetto Corsa racing simulation in 2017. Today's announcement brings and end to recent speculation regarding the possibility of the BMW car list receiving an update towards the end of this year.

With the ageing Z4 ending its competitive life last season, BMW entered with the new M6 GT3 and the car has received rave reviews for the unparalleled handling of the new chassis. Already seeing some success on the racetrack, the new M6 has very quickly taken over where the Z4 left off and finds itself at the sharp end of many a GT3 field. Powered by a 4.4-litre V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology, the power train has dry sump lubrication and generates up to 585 hp – with the whole car weighing less than 1,300 kilograms.

By way of the official Assetto Corsa Twitter account, the guys over at Kunos have confirmed the M6 will be making an appearance in Assetto Corsa during 2017. No details on when a release can be expected, or indeed if it will be a free standalone car or part of a larger DLC bundle, but keep your eyes peeled at RaceDepartment and we'll let you know as soon as more news is available.

In other news, Stefano Casillo has shared a preview image of the improvements made to reflection quality in the upcoming version of the sim (see below). The visual tweaks coupled with potentially significant gains in performance can only mean good news for fans of the Assetto Corsa.

Assetto Corsa 1.8 Reflections preview.jpg

In the above image we see reflections from the current version of the game (1.8 below compared to 1.7.5 above).

Check out the Assetto Corsa RaceDepartment sub forum for all the latest news and discussions regarding Kunos premium racing simulation. Also don't forget to check out our substantial modding forum for downloads, modding discussions, add on cars and tracks as well as many useful additions to the Italian sim.

RaceDepartment hold regular racing events for a wide variety of skills, head on over to the RaceDepartment Assetto Corsa Racing Club to check out the many events we have available to join today!

Looking forward to see what improvements come in 1.8? Do you like the new BMW M6? Would you like to see more GT3 cars in game? Let us know in the comments section below!

Tr3voRR · Aug 3, 2016

William Wester said:
That's one of the things I like about AMS, many of their tracks are not seen in other games. I'm so tired of driving the same "popular" tracks over and over in every sim I own.

Yeah, although it drives great I am not a fan of the game. Stuck in old graphics just bothers me. There's no reason we can't have amazing visuals and amazing simulation of the cars. But I will say a big kudos to them of having that track. That track is amazing.

muzikant · Mar 14, 2017

Tr3voRR said:
Yeah, although it drives great I am not a fan of the game. Stuck in old graphics just bothers me. There's no reason we can't have amazing visuals and amazing simulation of the cars. But I will say a big kudos to them of having that track. That track is amazing.

Is there any news when this car comes to Ac.......................??????

Kenny Paton · Mar 14, 2017

muzikant said:
Is there any news when this car comes to Ac.......................??????

Tomorrow hopefully

Lorenzo Bonder · Mar 14, 2017

Kenny Paton said:
Tomorrow hopefully

Kenny:

1 - Do you know you just gave a major spoiler right?

2 - Do you know this ain't the RaceRoom forums?!

Brandon Wright · Mar 14, 2017

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Blimey · Mar 14, 2017

Stop lying to people, Kunos has done it enough times already. EVIL MAN!

Alex Townsend · Mar 15, 2017

I think Kunos should just have done with it and get the license for all the Blancpain and WEC cars. They're nearly there already. Then add all the tracks they race at too and make a series of it. That would be heaven.

Kenny Paton · Mar 15, 2017

Lorenzo Bonder said:
Kenny:

1 - Do you know you just gave a major spoiler right?

2 - Do you know this ain't the RaceRoom forums?!

Senility switch fully engaged

Brandon Wright · Mar 15, 2017

Kenny Paton said:
Senility switch fully engaged

A good nap should fix that!

Specht77 · Apr 10, 2017

Come on, where is it!?

Next month the league I participate in will start a GT3 championship, kunos need to launch it in less than 15 days so I can choose the M6

Tim Meuris · Apr 10, 2017

Nice how they keep adding and updating.
But what, another 3 porsche dlcpacks?!

nice they obtained the license but more than enough porsches for me tbh.
And what do they mean by toyota gt86 gt4 still under construction? Like 'don't expect it any time soon' or 'not forgotten and coming right up' or what?
Really curious what the new brand will be but not expecting much. Probably some fancy english one. The tracks however, not the historic ones, as long as it aren't ovals: keep them coming! The more the merrier!

natedogg1867 · Apr 10, 2017

Tim Meuris said:
But what, another 3 porsche dlcpacks?! nice they obtained the license but more than enough porsches for me tbh.

Ahem, check the date of the article. It's 8 months old. We arent getting 3 more Porsche packs because we already got them

arthur666 · Apr 10, 2017

Ah crap, I was imagining 993 GT2, 959, 356 speedster, 911 2.7 RS, 914-6, 944 turbo, 930, 964 Cabrio etc, etc, etc...

Tim Meuris · Apr 11, 2017

Hah, should pinch myself till I'm awake before I start reading.

Phew, that would have been a PorscheOD imo.

Gevatter · Apr 11, 2017

Honestly, I could get used to the thought of a Porsche Pack 4

Not immediately of course, but maybe sometimes.

Giovaneveterano · Apr 23, 2017

The BMW M6 GT3 seems very far from be relased.
Someone that's playing with some M6 mod car can recommend me the best version of it, please?

Guillaume Francois · Apr 23, 2017

Mine, lmao

John Lifeann · Sep 21, 2017

Paul Jeffrey said:
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Kunos Simulazioni have confirmed the stunning new BMW M6 GT3 will be coming to the Assetto Corsa racing simulation in 2017. Today's announcement brings and end to recent speculation regarding the possibility of the BMW car list receiving an update towards the end of this year.

With the ageing Z4 ending its competitive life last season, BMW entered with the new M6 GT3 and the car has received rave reviews for the unparalleled handling of the new chassis. Already seeing some success on the racetrack, the new M6 has very quickly taken over where the Z4 left off and finds itself at the sharp end of many a GT3 field. Powered by a 4.4-litre V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology, the power train has dry sump lubrication and generates up to 585 hp – with the whole car weighing less than 1,300 kilograms.

By way of the official Assetto Corsa Twitter account, the guys over at Kunos have confirmed the M6 will be making an appearance in Assetto Corsa during 2017. No details on when a release can be expected, or indeed if it will be a free standalone car or part of a larger DLC bundle, but keep your eyes peeled at RaceDepartment and we'll let you know as soon as more news is available.

In other news, Stefano Casillo has shared a preview image of the improvements made to reflection quality in the upcoming version of the sim (see below). The visual tweaks coupled with potentially significant gains in performance can only mean good news for fans of the Assetto Corsa.

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In the above image we see reflections from the current version of the game (1.8 below compared to 1.7.5 above).

Check out the Assetto Corsa RaceDepartment sub forum for all the latest news and discussions regarding Kunos premium racing simulation. Also don't forget to check out our substantial modding forum for downloads, modding discussions, add on cars and tracks as well as many useful additions to the Italian sim.

RaceDepartment hold regular racing events for a wide variety of skills, head on over to the RaceDepartment Assetto Corsa Racing Club to check out the many events we have available to join today!

Looking forward to see what improvements come in 1.8? Do you like the new BMW M6? Would you like to see more GT3 cars in game? Let us know in the comments section below!