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BMW M1

BMW M1
Photo: Thesupermat / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Years1978–1981
BodyCoupé
LayoutMid engine
DesignerGiorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign
Built453 made
ErasThe 1970s

Built so a racing version could compete (homologation)

Photos

BMW M1
Photo: Mr.choppers / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
BMW M1
Photo: order_242 from Chile / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Profile

Illustration: CARZGT body-style drawing (not to scale).

Versions

Specs are metric. Power is shown in PS, hp and kW.

Base
Engine3.5 L M88 I6
InductionNaturally aspirated
Gearbox5-speed manual
Weight1,300 kg
Length4,361 mm
Width1,824 mm
Height1,140 mm
Wheelbase2,600 mm

Also in this era

Maserati BoraMaserati BoraMaserati · 1971–1978De Tomaso PanteraDe Tomaso PanteraDe Tomaso · 1971–1992BMW 3.0 CSLBMW 3.0 CSLBMW · 1972–1975Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7Porsche · 1972–1973Fiat X1/9Fiat X1/9Fiat · 1972–1989Ferrari 365 GT4 BBFerrari 365 GT4 BBFerrari · 1973–1984

Where the facts come from

  1. Wikipedia: BMW M1 — accessed 2026-10-30