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BMW M1 {E26}

Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 93.40 mm × 84.00 mm 3.68 in × 3.31 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 3.5 litre 3453 cc (210.715 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block; light alloy h
Sump Dry sumped
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system Ku-Bo fuel inj.
Maximum power
0-50 mph 4.50 s
0-60 mph 5.60 s
0-100 mph 13.10 s
0-100 km/h 5.90 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 13.80 s
Standing km 25.40 s
Top speed 262 km/h (163 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 210 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1201 kPa (174.2 psi)
Specific torque 95.57 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 7000 rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.11
Unitary capacity 575.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2560 mm
wheelbase 100.8 in
Length (milimeters) 4359 mm
Length (inches) 171.6 in
Width (milimeters) 1824 mm
Width (inches) 71.8 in
Height (milimeters) 1138 mm
Height (inches) 44.8 in
L:W ratio 1.7
Ground clearance (milimeters) 120 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1300 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2866 lb
Weight distribuiton 44.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 116 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 25.5 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 30.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.400
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 13.00 m
Tyres 205/55 VR 16
Wheels 7 x 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake ∅ 300 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.70
Final drive ratio 4.22

General information

RAC rating 32.5
Number made 453
Model code E26
Model family E26
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1978 BMW M1 {E26} PDF Manual
M1 {E26} picture
Designer Giugiaro
Year 1978

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