| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(1978 model)
2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3453 cm3 / 210.7 cu in / 210.7 cu in, 203.6 kW / 273.0 hp / 273.0 hp @ 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm, 330.0 N·m / 243.4 lb·ft / 243.4 lb·ft @ 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 262 km/h / 163 mph / 163 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1978 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | M1 | Issued until | |
| Serie | M1 | Number made | 453 |
| Model family | E26 | Body construction | |
| Model code | E26 | Body designation | |
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Giugiaro | Cargo capacity (volume) | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4450 l / 157.15 cu ft / 157.15 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4359 mm / 171.6 in / 171.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1300 kg / 2866 lb / 2866 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1824 mm / 71.8 in / 71.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1138 mm / 44.8 in / 44.8 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm / 100.8 in / 100.8 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1549 mm / 61.0 in / 61.0 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | 44.0 % / 44.0 % / 44.0 % |
| Ground clearance | 120 mm / 4.7 in / 4.7 in | Fuel capacity | 116 l / 25.5 UK gal / 30.6 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.7 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.4 | Frontal area (A) | 1.76 m2 / 19.0 sq ft / 19.0 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.71 m2 / 7.6 sq ft / 7.6 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 17.5 kW / 23.5 hp / 23.5 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block; light alloy head | Bore | 93.4 mm / 3.68 in / 3.68 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Fuel supply | Ku-Bo fuel inj. | Engine displacement | 3453 cm3 / 210.7 cu in / 210.7 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 575.50 cm3/cylinder / 35.119 cu in/cylinder / 35.119 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 9.0 : 1 |
| Sump | dry | Max. output power | 203.6 kW / 273.0 hp / 273.0 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 330.0 N·m / 243.4 lb·ft / 243.4 lb·ft at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 94.6 kW / 126.9 hp / 126.9 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 59.0 kW/l / 1.296 bhp/cu in / 1.296 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific torque | 95.6 N·m/l / 0.84 lb·ft/cu in / 0.84 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.7 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 4.22 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 4.50 s / 4.50 s / 4.50 s | Top (maximal) speed | 262 km/h / 163 mph / 163 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 5.60 s / 5.60 s / 5.60 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 210.0 kW/ton / 159.1 bhp/ton / 159.1 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 5.90 s / 5.90 s / 5.90 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 13.10 s / 13.10 s / 13.10 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | middle | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent, Coil springs, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm) | Suspension rear | Independent, Coil springs, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm) |
| Wheels front | 7 x 16 | Wheels rear | 8 x 16 |
| Tyres front | 205/55 VR 16 | Tyres rear | 225/50 VR 16 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in | Brake diameter rear | 297 mm / 11.7 in / 11.7 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW M1
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