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1978 3.5 (277 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Model

M1

Generation

BMW M1 (E26)

Modification

3.5 (277 Hp)

Body Type

Coupe

Start of production

1978

End of production

1981

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

116 l 30.64 US gal
25.52 UK gal

Engine displacement

3453 cm³ 210.71 cu. In.

Power

277 hp (at 6500 rpm)

Torque

330 Nm (at 5000 rpm) 243.4 lb. ft (at 5000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

262 km/h 163 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1300 kg 2866 lbs

Length

4360 mm 171.65 in

Width

1824 mm 71.81 in

Doors

2

Seats

2

Wheel rims

7J x 16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

19.6 l/100 km 12 US mpg
14.41 UK mpg

- Extra urban

8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg
31.74 UK mpg

- Combined

12.9 l/100 km 18.23 US mpg
21.9 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

262 km/h 163 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

5.6 sec

0 - 200 km/h

20.7 sec

0 - 60 mph

5.3 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M88

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Middle, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

3453 cm³ 210.71 cu. In.

Power

277 hp (at 6500 rpm)

Torque

330 Nm (at 5000 rpm) 243.4 lb. ft (at 5000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

93.4 mm 3.68 in

Piston Stroke

84 mm 3.31 in

Compression ratio

9

Valvetrain

DOHC

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

very high Performance

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

125 mm 4.92 in

Turning diameter

13 m 42.65 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs, 300x32 mm

- Rear

Ventilated discs, 297x26 mm

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

- Rear

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Tire size

- Front

205/55 R16

- Rear

225/50 R16

Wheel rims

7J x 16

Rear wheel rims

8J x 16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1300 kg 2866 lbs

Max. weight

1600 kg 3527.4 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Max. roof load

300 kg 661.4 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp) is made in 1978 1979 1980 1981