| General information |
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| Brand | BMW |
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| Model | M1 |
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| Generation | M1 (E26) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 3.5 (277 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1978 year |
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| End of production | 1981 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Coupe |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
19.6 l/100 km
12 US mpg14.41 UK mpg5.1 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
8.9 l/100 km
26.43 US mpg31.74 UK mpg11.24 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
12.9 l/100 km
18.23 US mpg21.9 UK mpg7.75 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.6 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.6 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 5.3 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h | 20.7 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
262 km/h
162.8 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 4.7 kg/Hp, 213.1 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.9 kg/Nm, 253.8 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 277 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 80.2 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
330 Nm @ 5000 rpm.
243.4 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum engine speed | 7000 rpm. |
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| Engine location | Middle, Longitudinal |
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| Engine Model/Code | M88 |
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| Engine displacement |
3453 cm3
210.71 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Position of cylinders | Inline |
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| Cylinder Bore |
93.4 mm
3.68 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
84 mm
3.31 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1300 kg
2866.01 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1600 kg
3527.4 lbs. |
| Max load |
300 kg
661.39 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
116 l
30.64 US gal | 25.52 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4360 mm
171.65 in. |
| Width |
1824 mm
71.81 in. |
| Height |
1140 mm
44.88 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2560 mm
100.79 in. |
| Front track |
1550 mm
61.02 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1576 mm
62.05 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) |
125 mm
4.92 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
13 m
42.65 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 300x32 mm |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 297x26 mm |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 205/55 R16Rear wheel tires: 225/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 7J x 16Rear wheel rims: 8J x 16 |
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