BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp) /Coupe 1978 - 1981/

What is the body type of BMW M1 (E26)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of 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 1978 M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp)?

262 km/h | 163 mph
0-100 km/h: 5.6 sec
0-60 mph: 5.3 sec

What is the power output of BMW M1 Coupe 1978 3.5 (277 Hp)?

277 Hp, 330 Nm
243 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW M1 Coupe 1978 3.5 (277 Hp)?

3.5 l
3453 cm³
210.71 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 BMW 3.5 (277 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of 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.

What is the length of 1978 BMW M1 Coupe?

4360 mm
171.65 in.

What is the width of 1978 BMW M1 Coupe?

1824 mm
71.81 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1978 BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp)?

1300 kg
2866 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp)?

1600 kg
3527 lbs.

What is the number of gears in 1978 BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

M1 (E26)

Modification (Engine)

3.5 (277 Hp)

Start of production

1978 year

End of production

1981 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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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 163 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 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

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

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1300 kg 2866 lbs.

Max. weight

1600 kg 3527 lbs.

Max load

300 kg 661 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, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 300x32 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 297x26 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

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