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BMW M1 (E26)
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| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 (277 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 277 KM | 1978–1981 |
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3.5 (277 KM)
Gasoline · 1978–1981
- Engine power
- 277 KM
- Torque
- 330 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 3,453 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 5.6 s
- Maximum speed
- 262 km/h
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Basic version information
BMW M1 M1 (E26)- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- M1
- Version
- M1 (E26)
- Engine
- 3.5 (277 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 2
- Start of production
- 1978
- End of production
- 1981
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 262 km/h
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 5.6 s
- Acceleration 0-200 km/h
- 20.7 s
- Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
- 19.6 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
- 8.9 l/100 km
- Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
- 12.9 l/100 km
Engine
- Engine model / code
- M88
- Engine position
- Mid-engine, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 3453 cm³
- Maximum engine speed
- 7000 obr./min
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-point injection
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder bore
- 93.4 mm
- Piston stroke
- 84 mm
- Compression ratio
- 9
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Power
- 277 KM @ 6500 obr./min
- Torque
- 330 Nm @ 5000 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 116 l
- Curb weight
- 1300 kg
- Gross weight
- 1600 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4360 mm
- Width
- 1824 mm
- Height
- 1140 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2560 mm
- Front track
- 1550 mm
- Rear track
- 1576 mm
- Ground clearance
- 125 mm
- Turning circle
- 13 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 5
- Front suspension
- Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
- Rear suspension
- Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Front brake disc/drum diameter
- 300 mm
- Front brake disc thickness
- 32 mm
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brake disc/drum diameter
- 297 mm
- Rear brake disc thickness
- 26 mm
- Steering system
- Rack-and-pinion
- Tire size
- 225/50 R16;205/55 R16
- Rim size
- 8J x 16;7J x 16
- ABS
- no