Compare: BMW M1 1978 Coupe 277 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

Generation

M1 (E26)

Modification (Engine)

3.5 (277 Hp)

Start of production

1978 year

End of production

1981 year

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

19.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.9 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h

20.7 sec

Maximum speed

262 km/h

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

277 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

Torque

330 Nm @ 5000 rpm.

Maximum engine speed

7000 rpm.

Engine layout

Middle, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M88

Engine displacement

3453 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

93.4 mm

Piston Stroke

84 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Space, Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1300 kg

Max. weight

1600 kg

Fuel tank capacity

116 l

Dimensions

Length

4360 mm

Width

1824 mm

Height

1140 mm

Wheelbase

2560 mm

Front track

1550 mm

Rear (Back) track

1576 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

125 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

13 m

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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, 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