With seven LMGT3 cars in Le Mans Ultimate, knowing which to race online can be tricky - so here is your guide to the best GT3 class models we see most often in online lobbies.
In the past six months, the last two updates have not only introduced GT3 machinery to Le Mans Ultimate, but built it into one of the most popular versions of the class in sim racing with some seven models to choose from.
Whilst there are still two models on their way to the sim in the form of the Lamborghini Huracán LMGT3 EVO2 and Lexus RC F LMGT3, picking your weapon for online races can be a tough choice. So to help you out, we have compiled all the most popular LMGT3 cars in Le Mans Ultimate to help you figure out which is best for you.
Before we jump into the best LMGT3 cars in LMU however, it is worth noting that GT3 is a Balance of Performance class and so every car in the above list is perfectly capable of competing among the best. Even more so than our Hypercar guide, selecting an LMGT3 model for your next online event will come down to driving style rather than pure pace and so we would suggest giving them all a go and choosing which you gel with best.
Both the McLaren 720S and Ford Mustang come as part of the base LMU game and do not require the purchase of any additional DLC. As such, they are bound to be the most popular models in-class versus those requiring the purchase of a DLC pack, costing north of £10.
Is the BMW M4 Le Mans Ultimate's top LMGT3?
As for the BMW M4 GT3, it was among the first cars to launch alongside the Corvette, Ferrari and aforementioned McLaren. As the only front engine - and therefore stable - car on that list, its predictable handling style would have made it a popular model from the class' inception, vestiges of which are clearly still felt today.
Stable, comfortable to drive and decent base setups making them good contenders for the entry-level Fixed series, the BMW, Ford and McLaren may well be the absolute best LMGT3 cars in Le Mans Ultimate. However, with strength in numbers also possibly skewing results, we believe that any of the seven could easily compete for wins.
The Mustang is not the only American GT3 racer in LMU as the Chevrolet Corvette Z06.R was among the first additions to the class back in December. Since its implementation into the simulator, the 'Vette has been known as a rather unstable and tricky to drive model. In fact, it can easily over-rotate when transitioning between the brake and throttle, so it is important to be cautious when trail braking. A click or two softer on the rear anti-roll bar can also help keep this car planted. With its ability to rotate with extreme agility, the Corvette certainly is a fast car in the right hands, similarly to the Alpine of the Hypercar class.
Mid-engine supercars make for great GT3 racers and alongside the Corvette is the Ferrari 296. Unlike its American counterpart, the Italian Stallion is a far more planted model for the most part making for an easy-to-drive car. Or does it? In clean air, the 296 is perhaps the easiest car in which to extract lap time but in its current state, the slipstream does appear to make the Ferrari particularly tail-happy.
Running through Eau Rouge in the tow for instance will require a heavier lift than other cars unless you fancy getting friendly with the barrier. The Fezza's rear instability also means it wears through its tyres rather quickly meaning that when longer driver swap events become available, it may limit strategic options.
Equally as difficult to drive is the Porsche 911 LMGT3 R (992). As is always the case with these rear-engine Porsche GT cars, nailing your time behind the wheel of Stuttgart's best does require an ability to tame the platform's momentum when trail braking and coasting through turns. However, the Porsche does exhibit excellent traction on corner exit making it a great model in slower sections as well as in the wet.
The Porsche and Aston LMGT3 are potentially the least popular in LMU.
The final current LMGT3 participant in Le Mans Ultimate is perhaps the only one we would consider off the pace in-class. The Aston Martin Vantage is no doubt the most understeery car on the LMGT3 grid and yet still lacks a lot of traction on corner exits making it a tough car to get right. To optimise its potential, you must be very smooth on the way into a turn and use minute throttle input to rotate the car from the apex. The only upside to the Aston is its straight line speed which does appear to be among the best in its class.
With two more LMGT3 cars expected to join Le Mans Ultimate at some point this month, it will be interesting to see how the field shakes up upon the title's next update that will complete the 2024 grid. But we can pretty much guarantee that regardless of what happens with both the Lamborghini and Lexus joining the fray, you will be competitive with your skill level regardless of the car you choose.
Which Le Mans Ultimate LMGT3 car is your favourite? Let us know in the comments and join the discussion in our LMU forum!
In the past six months, the last two updates have not only introduced GT3 machinery to Le Mans Ultimate, but built it into one of the most popular versions of the class in sim racing with some seven models to choose from.
- BMW M4 LMGT3 Evo
- McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo
- Ford Mustang LMGT3
- Chevrolet Corvette Z06.R LMGT3
- Ferrari 296 LMGT3
- Porsche 911 LMGT3 R (992)
- Aston Martin Vantage LMGT3 Evo
Whilst there are still two models on their way to the sim in the form of the Lamborghini Huracán LMGT3 EVO2 and Lexus RC F LMGT3, picking your weapon for online races can be a tough choice. So to help you out, we have compiled all the most popular LMGT3 cars in Le Mans Ultimate to help you figure out which is best for you.
Before we jump into the best LMGT3 cars in LMU however, it is worth noting that GT3 is a Balance of Performance class and so every car in the above list is perfectly capable of competing among the best. Even more so than our Hypercar guide, selecting an LMGT3 model for your next online event will come down to driving style rather than pure pace and so we would suggest giving them all a go and choosing which you gel with best.
Most Popular LMGT3 Cars in LMU
Take a look through the results for most online GT3 races in Le Mans Ultimate and three main entries will stand out as both popular and consistently finishing at the top of the standings. These are the BMW M4 GT3, McLaren 720S and Ford Mustang. However, we believe that their popularity is not entirely due to pace.Both the McLaren 720S and Ford Mustang come as part of the base LMU game and do not require the purchase of any additional DLC. As such, they are bound to be the most popular models in-class versus those requiring the purchase of a DLC pack, costing north of £10.
Is the BMW M4 Le Mans Ultimate's top LMGT3?
As for the BMW M4 GT3, it was among the first cars to launch alongside the Corvette, Ferrari and aforementioned McLaren. As the only front engine - and therefore stable - car on that list, its predictable handling style would have made it a popular model from the class' inception, vestiges of which are clearly still felt today.
Stable, comfortable to drive and decent base setups making them good contenders for the entry-level Fixed series, the BMW, Ford and McLaren may well be the absolute best LMGT3 cars in Le Mans Ultimate. However, with strength in numbers also possibly skewing results, we believe that any of the seven could easily compete for wins.
Which LMGT3 Should I Drive?
Aside from the three most popular cars, there are four further additions to the class that, whilst less frequently driven online, are just as competitive should you spend the time to get to know them.The Mustang is not the only American GT3 racer in LMU as the Chevrolet Corvette Z06.R was among the first additions to the class back in December. Since its implementation into the simulator, the 'Vette has been known as a rather unstable and tricky to drive model. In fact, it can easily over-rotate when transitioning between the brake and throttle, so it is important to be cautious when trail braking. A click or two softer on the rear anti-roll bar can also help keep this car planted. With its ability to rotate with extreme agility, the Corvette certainly is a fast car in the right hands, similarly to the Alpine of the Hypercar class.
Mid-engine supercars make for great GT3 racers and alongside the Corvette is the Ferrari 296. Unlike its American counterpart, the Italian Stallion is a far more planted model for the most part making for an easy-to-drive car. Or does it? In clean air, the 296 is perhaps the easiest car in which to extract lap time but in its current state, the slipstream does appear to make the Ferrari particularly tail-happy.
Running through Eau Rouge in the tow for instance will require a heavier lift than other cars unless you fancy getting friendly with the barrier. The Fezza's rear instability also means it wears through its tyres rather quickly meaning that when longer driver swap events become available, it may limit strategic options.
Equally as difficult to drive is the Porsche 911 LMGT3 R (992). As is always the case with these rear-engine Porsche GT cars, nailing your time behind the wheel of Stuttgart's best does require an ability to tame the platform's momentum when trail braking and coasting through turns. However, the Porsche does exhibit excellent traction on corner exit making it a great model in slower sections as well as in the wet.
The Porsche and Aston LMGT3 are potentially the least popular in LMU.
The final current LMGT3 participant in Le Mans Ultimate is perhaps the only one we would consider off the pace in-class. The Aston Martin Vantage is no doubt the most understeery car on the LMGT3 grid and yet still lacks a lot of traction on corner exits making it a tough car to get right. To optimise its potential, you must be very smooth on the way into a turn and use minute throttle input to rotate the car from the apex. The only upside to the Aston is its straight line speed which does appear to be among the best in its class.
With two more LMGT3 cars expected to join Le Mans Ultimate at some point this month, it will be interesting to see how the field shakes up upon the title's next update that will complete the 2024 grid. But we can pretty much guarantee that regardless of what happens with both the Lamborghini and Lexus joining the fray, you will be competitive with your skill level regardless of the car you choose.
Which Le Mans Ultimate LMGT3 car is your favourite? Let us know in the comments and join the discussion in our LMU forum!
