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BMW M1
1978 – 1981
Germany
The BMW M1 is a car built from 1978 to 1981. Only one version was offered: the 3.5, good for 277 hp. It reaches 100 km/h in 5.9 s. Top speed is 262 km/h.
Body styleNot specified
Production1978 – 1981
Variants1
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power277 hp
0–100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed262 km/h
Fuel economy16.3 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 277 hp | 5.9 s | 262 | Manual, 5 Speed |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3453 cm3 (211 ci)
- Power
- 204 KW @ 6500 RPM277 HP @ 6500 RPM274 BHP @ 6500 RPM
- Torque
- 243 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM330 Nm @ 5000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Mechanical Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 163 mph (262 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 5.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- Manual, 5 Speed
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 205/55 VR16 (Front) - 225/50 VR16 (Rear)
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.6 in (4359 mm)
- Width
- 71.8 in (1824 mm)
- Height
- 44.8 in (1138 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 61/62 in (1,549/1,575 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 100.8 in (2560 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2866 lbs (1300 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3404 lbs (1544 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 389 g/km
Length4,359 mm
Width1,824 mm
Height1,138 mm
Wheelbase2,560 mm
Curb weight1,300 kg
Torque330 Nm
Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.