BMW M1 (1978-1981) |
Country
|
Germany
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
162
|
0-50 mph
|
4.5
|
0-60 mph
|
5.6
|
0-100 mph
|
13.1
|
1/4 mile
|
13.8
|
0-1 km
|
25.4
|
BHP
|
273 @6500rpm
|
Torque lbft
|
243 @5000rpm
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
3453/211
|
Engine type
|
Straight 6 Fuel Injection
|
Aspiration
|
Normal
|
Compression Ratio
|
9.0:1
|
Valve Type/No
|
DOHC 24
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
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No of speeds
|
5
|
Wheels driven
|
RWD
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Disc
|
No. of Seats
|
2
|
Length (in)
|
171.6
|
Width (in)
|
71.8
|
Height (in)
|
44.8
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
2866-3300
|
Additional Info: The M1 was a result of a joint venture from Lamborghini and BMW to produce a car for Group 4 and 5 racing, which required Homologation. However due to financial difficulties Lamborghini was unable to continue with it and during 1978 BMW moved production to Baur Company. Group 4 (Procar) race cars had around 470bhp and Group 5 race cars had a 3.2 litre turbocharged engine with 850bhp. BMW code E26. |