The M1 is BMW's first mid-engine sports car. Built in 1979 and 1980 this was the first BMW super car capable of rivaling the strongest Ferrari and Porsche. Group 5 is the highest category of GT racing of the day. The M1 Group 5 racer, with a twin-turbo 3.2-liter engine develops an astonishing 850 horsepower. The M1 Group 5 is noted for being competitive in the 1980 48 Hours of LeMans.
Group 5 regulations required the building of 400 cars. As BMW did not have the facilities or the expertise they subcontracted the assembly to Lamborghini in Italy. The glassfiber body has exterior design by Italian Giorgetto Giugiaro.
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