 1979 E26 M1 | 1981 M1  |
These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
1980 BMW E26 M1 Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Mid |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series | 1978 - 1981 |
| Body Designer | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
| Price | $115,000 |
| Weight | 2866 lbs | 1299.996 kg |
| Introduced At | 1978 Paris Motor Show |
| Performance | |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile | 14.5 seconds. |
| Top Speed | 163 mph | 262.267 km/h |
Engine Type : I6 3453 cc | 210.7 cu in. | 3.5 L.
277 BHP (203.872 KW) @ 6500 RPM
243 Ft-Lbs (329 NM) @ 5000 RPM
277 BHP (203.872 KW) @ 6500 RPM
243 Ft-Lbs (329 NM) @ 5000 RPM
Transmission:
5 Manual ZF; in rear transaxle
5 Manual ZF; in rear transaxle
| Production Figures | |
| Total BMW Production for 1980 | 330,087 |
| M1 Production (1978-1981) | 459 |
| 399 street versions (and 60 racing versions) | |
| Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown | |
| Chassis Number | 4301223 |
| Chassis Number | 4301223 |
| Chassis Number | WBS59910004301153 |
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