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BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
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General information

Name

BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp) 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Brand

BMW
Model

M1
Generation

M1 (E26)
Year of production

1978

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

2

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

3.5 (277 Hp)

Power

277 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

330 Nm @ 5000 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

19.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

8.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

12.9 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

5.6 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

262 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
277 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre
80.2 Hp/l
Torque
330 Nm @ 5000 rpm.
Maximum engine speed
7000 rpm.
Engine displacement
3453 cm3
Number of cylinders
6
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
93.4 mm
Piston stroke
84 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1300 kg

Max weight (kg)

1600 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

116 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4360 mm

Width (mm)

1824 mm

Height (mm)

1140 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2560 mm

Front track (mm)

1550 mm

Rear track (mm)

1576 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

13 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

manual

Front suspension system

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension system

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 300x32 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 297x26 mm

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/55 R16Rear wheel tires: 225/50 R16

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/55 R16Rear wheel tires: 225/50 R16

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 16Rear wheel rims: 8J x 16

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