BMW M1   (E26)
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Key specs

BMW M1 Coupe 1978, 1981

What is the body type?Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy?12.9 l/100 km
How fast is the car?262 km/h
0-100 km/h: 5.6 sec
How much power?277 Hp, 330 Nm
What is the engine size? l
3453 cm3
How many cylinders?6, Inline
How long is this vehicle?4360 mm
How wide is the vehicle?1824 mm
What is the curb weigh?1300 kg
What is the gross weigh?1600 kg
How many gears?5
What type is the gearbox?manual transmission

1978-1981 BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp) Specs 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

General information
Brand BMW
Model M1
Generation M1 (E26)
Modification (Engine) 3.5 (277 Hp)
Start of production 1978
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Seats2
Doors2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 19.6 l/100 km 12 US mpg
14.41 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg
31.74 UK mpg
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.9 l/100 km 18.23 US mpg
21.9 UK mpg
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.6 sec
Maximum speed262 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio4.7 kg/Hp, kg/Hp
Engine specs
Power 277 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre 80.2 Hp/l
Torque 330 Nm @ 5000 rpm.
Engine location Middle, Longitudinal
Model EngineM88
Engine displacement3453 cm3
Number of cylinders6
Position of cylindersInline
Cylinder Bore93.4 mm
Piston Stroke84 mm
Compression ratio9
Number of valves per cylinder4
Fuel SystemMulti-point indirect injection
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1300 kg
Max. weight 1600 kg
Max load 300 kg
Fuel tank capacity 116 l
Dimensions
Length 4360 mm
Width 1824 mm
Height 1140 mm
Wheelbase 2560 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 13 m
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakes Ventilated discs, 300x32 mm
Rear brakes Ventilated discs, 297x26 mm
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/55 R16
Rear wheel tires: 225/50
Wheel rims size Front wheel rims: 7J x 16
Rear wheel rims: 8J x 16