| General information | |
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| Brand | BMW |
| Model | M1 |
| Generation | M1 (E26) |
| Type (Engine) | 3.5 (277 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1978 year |
| End of production | 1981 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 19.6 l/100 km 12 US mpg 14.4 UK mpg 5.1 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 8.9 l/100 km 26.4 US mpg 31.7 UK mpg 11.2 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 12.9 l/100 km 18.2 US mpg 21.9 UK mpg 7.8 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 5.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 5.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 5.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 200 km/h | 20.7 sec |
| Maximum speed | 262 km/h 162.8 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 4.7 kg/Hp, 213.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.9 kg/Nm, 253.8 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 277 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 80.2 Hp/l |
| Torque | 330 Nm @ 5000 rpm. 243.4 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum engine speed | 7000 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Middle, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M88 |
| Engine displacement | 3453 cm3 210.71 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 93.4 mm 3.68 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 84 mm 3.31 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1300 kg 2866.01 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 1600 kg 3527.4 lbs. |
| Max load | 300 kg 661.39 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 116 l 30.64 US gal | 25.52 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4360 mm 171.65 in. |
| Width | 1824 mm 71.81 in. |
| Height | 1140 mm 44.88 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm 100.79 in. |
| Front track | 1550 mm 61.02 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1576 mm 62.05 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 125 mm 4.92 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 13 m 42.65 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 300×32 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 297×26 mm |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 205/55 R16 Rear wheel tires: 225/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 7J x 16 Rear wheel rims: 8J x 16 |
| What is the body type, BMW M1 (E26)? | Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp)? | 12.9 l/100 km 18.2 US mpg 21.9 UK mpg 7.8 km/l |
| How fast is the car, 1978 M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp)? | 262 km/h | 162.8 mph 0-100 km/h: 5.6 sec 0-60 mph: 5.3 sec |
| How much power, BMW M1 Coupe 1978 3.5 (277 Hp)? | 277 Hp, 330 Nm 243.4 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, BMW M1 Coupe 1978 3.5 (277 Hp)? | 3.5 l 3453 cm3 210.71 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1978 BMW 3.5 (277 Hp)? | 6, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, BMW M1 (E26) Coupe 1978 3.5 (277 Hp)? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1978 BMW M1 Coupe? | 4360 mm 171.65 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1978 BMW M1 Coupe? | 1824 mm 71.81 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1978 BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp)? | 1300 kg 2866.01 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1978 BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp)? | 1600 kg 3527.4 lbs. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1978 BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp)? | 5, manual transmission |
