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BMW M1 (E26)

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BMW M1 M1 (E26)

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1 versions · 1 Gasoline

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
277KM
Torque
330Nm
Engine displacement
3,453cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.6s
Maximum speed
262km/h
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Basic version information

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

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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