These are standard specifications for the 1981 BMW M1, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual
Chassis # WBS59910004301336
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Features
| Engine Location : | Mid |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Fiberglass |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1981 |
| Body Designer : | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
| Weight : | 3395 lbs | 1539.946 kg |
| Introduced At : | 1978 Paris Motor Show |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 6.2 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 14.5 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 260 km/h | 161.59 mph |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3453 cc | 210.7 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 277 BHP (203.872 KW) @ 6500 RPM |
| Torque : | 243 Ft-Lbs (330 NM) @ 5000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.3 in | 84 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
5 Manual
Production Figures
| Total BMW Production for 1981 : | 337,757 |
| M1 Production (1978-1981) : | 459 |
| : | 399 street versions (and 60 racing versions) |
| 1981 BMW M1 | |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
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Chassis # WBS59910004301348
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| Body Designer : | Giorgetto Giugiaro |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 171.7 in | 4360 mm. |
| Width : | 71.8 in | 1824 mm. |
| Height : | 44.9 in | 1140 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 100.8 in | 2560 mm. |
| Front Track : | 61.0 in | 1550 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 62.1 in | 1576 mm. |
Handling
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | Front : 205/55VR 16 Rear : 205/50VR 16 |
| Wheels : | Front : 16.0 x 7.0 in Rear : 16.0 x 8.0 in |
1981 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,660 |
| Avg. Home : | $96,240 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.25 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1981 BMW M1?
Q: How fast is the 1981 BMW M1? A: The 1981 BMW M1 has a top speed of 260 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 BMW M1? A: The 1981 BMW M1 has a wheelbase size of 100.79 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1981 BMW M1? A: The 1981 BMW M1 has a length of 171.65 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1981 BMW M1? A: The 1981 BMW M1 has a width of 71.81 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1981 BMW M1? A: The 1981 BMW M1 was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1981 BMW M1 have? A: The 1981 BMW M1 had Front : 205/55VR 16
Rear : 205/50VR 16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1981 BMW M1 have? A: The 1981 BMW M1 had Front : 16.0 x 7.0 in
Rear : 16.0 x 8.0 in wheels.Q: How many vehicles did BMW produce in 1981? A: BMW produced 337,757 automobiles in 1981.Q: How many M1 were produced? A: BMW produced 459 examples of the M1 from 1978 to 1981.Q: What engine did the 1981 BMW M1 have? A: The engine powering the 1981 BMW M1 was a Inline 6 (3453 cc | 210.7 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 277 BHP (203.872 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 243 Ft-Lbs (330 NM) @ 5000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1981 BMW M1 have? A: The 1981 BMW M1 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1981 BMW M1?
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Q: How fast is the 1981 BMW M1? A: The 1981 BMW M1 has a top speed of 260 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 BMW M1? A: The 1981 BMW M1 has a wheelbase size of 100.79 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1981 BMW M1? A: The 1981 BMW M1 has a length of 171.65 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1981 BMW M1? A: The 1981 BMW M1 has a width of 71.81 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1981 BMW M1? A: The 1981 BMW M1 was a Coupe.Q: What tires did the 1981 BMW M1 have? A: The 1981 BMW M1 had Front : 205/55VR 16Rear : 205/50VR 16 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1981 BMW M1 have? A: The 1981 BMW M1 had Front : 16.0 x 7.0 in
Rear : 16.0 x 8.0 in wheels.Q: How many vehicles did BMW produce in 1981? A: BMW produced 337,757 automobiles in 1981.Q: How many M1 were produced? A: BMW produced 459 examples of the M1 from 1978 to 1981.Q: What engine did the 1981 BMW M1 have? A: The engine powering the 1981 BMW M1 was a Inline 6 (3453 cc | 210.7 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 277 BHP (203.872 KW) @ 6500 RPM and 243 Ft-Lbs (330 NM) @ 5000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1981 BMW M1 have? A: The 1981 BMW M1 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.