BMW M1 1978 - 1981, Coupe

BMW M1 E26

Detailed description of this generation will be added soon

Basic Information

Brand BMW
Model M1
Class Спорткар
Production Start 1978
Production End 1981

Characteristics BMW M1 E26

Bodywork

Back track width 1576 mm
Body type Coupe
Clearance 125 mm
Curb weight 1300 kg
Front track 1550 mm
Front track width 1550 mm
Full weight 1600 kg
Height 1140 mm
Length 4360 mm
Number of seater 2
Payload 300 kg
Rear track 1576 mm
Wheelbase 2560 mm
Width 1824 mm

Engine

Boost type none
Capacity 3453 cm3
Compression ratio 9
Cylinder bore 93.4 mm
Cylinder layout inline
Engine code M88/3
Engine model M88
Engine placement central
Engine power 277 hp
Engine type Gasoline
Injection type distributed injection (multipoint)
Max power at RPM to 6 500 RPM
Maximum torque 330 N*m
Number of cylinders 6
Stroke cycle 84.0 mm
Timing belt DOHC
Turnover of maximum torque 5000 RPM
Valves per cylinder 4
Max power (kW) 204 kW

Gearbox and handling

Drive wheels Rear wheel drive
Gearbox type Manual
Number of gear 5
Turning circle 13 m

Operating characteristics

Acceleration (0-100 km/h) 5.6 s
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km 19.6 l
Cruising range from 590 to 1 300 km
Fuel 92
Fuel tank capacity 116 l
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km 8.9 l
Max speed 262 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km 12.9 l

Suspension and brakes

Back suspension Independent, spring
Front brakes ventilated disc
Front suspension Independent, spring
Rear brakes ventilated disc

General information

Car class S
Country Germany
Number of doors 2
Steering wheel position Left

Available engines

1
engines
1
modifications

Petrol

1 variants
3.5 L, 277 hp, petrol, manual, rear-wheel drive
Engine: M88 Body: Coupe
3.5 MT (277 hp)
1978 – 1981
3.5 MT RWD (277 hp)
1978 – 1981