With Season 3 dropping on June 9, iRacing confirmed an updated model for the BMW M Hybrid V8 EVO iRacing GTP prototype. Staff member Cole Baker posted a preview on June 4 that shows a noticeably refreshed car, and the thread racked up 15 upvotes with the community calling it a clear visual step forward.
What the BMW M Hybrid V8 EVO iRacing Model Update Includes
The preview images show a sharper, more detailed exterior compared to the existing version. Community members in the thread immediately asked whether this was a full geometry rebuild or a texture and shader pass. iRacing has not detailed the full scope, but the Staff tag on Cole Baker’s post confirms it is an official pre-Season 3 reveal rather than a fan creation or work-in-progress teaser.
The reaction has been positive across the board. Comments like “Looks much better” and questions about whether physics or BoP adjustments accompany the visual work dominated the thread. That is the right question to ask. The BMW M Hybrid V8 GTP has had a competitive but complicated history in iRacing’s GTP field, with aerodynamic sensitivity in dirty air being a common complaint from drivers who run it in endurance formats.
How This Fits Into the Season 3 GTP Picture
iRacing has been putting consistent work into the GTP class over the past several seasons. The Aston Martin Valkyrie GTP arrived as a brand new addition, the Porsche 963 received updates, and the multi-car Balance of Performance system has been in ongoing development. The BMW M Hybrid V8 EVO model refresh follows that same pattern of steady iteration rather than a big-bang overhaul.
For drivers running the BMW in cockpit view, an updated model can make a meaningful difference. Visual references through the windscreen, dash reflections, and how the car communicates rotation through what you see on screen all feed into how you drive. If the model pass also brought cockpit geometry improvements, that is a practical benefit on top of the visual upgrade.
Whether physics changes accompany the new model will not be confirmed until the Season 3 build drops. If you run the BMW M Hybrid V8 in any GTP series, keep an eye on the patch notes on June 9 and compare your baseline setup from Season 2 before assuming the car feels the same. For the full picture of what else is arriving in Season 3, check out the iRacing official news page.
