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1978 BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW M1 Coupe 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

What is the body type, BMW M1 (E26)?Coupe, 2 Doors, 2 Seats
What is the fuel economy, BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp)?12.9 l/100 km
18.23 US mpg
21.9 UK mpg
7.75 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

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

General information
BrandBMW
Model M1
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 typeCoupe
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 19.6 l/100 km 12 US mpg
14.41 UK mpg
5.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg
31.74 UK mpg
11.24 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.9 l/100 km 18.23 US mpg
21.9 UK mpg
7.75 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.6 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
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
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 brakesVentilated discs, 300x32 mm
Rear brakesVentilated 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 sizeFront wheel rims: 7J x 16
Rear wheel rims: 8J x 16