BMW M1 1978 specs
General information
Model: | BMW M1 |
Year: | 1978 |
Category: | Large/luxury cars |
Manufacturer: | BMW |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
Engine type: | Inline, 6 cylinder |
Engine location: | Middle |
Displacement: | 3453 ccm |
Max power: | 276.8 PS (204 kW) at 6500 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 330 Nm at 5000 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 9:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 93.5 x 84 mm (3.7 x 3.3 inches) |
Fuel system: | Injection |
Lubrication system: | Dry sump |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): | 5.9 seconds |
Power/weight ratio: | 0.2129 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 4450 litres (1176 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Ventilated disks, 300 mm |
Rear brakes: | Ventilated disks, 297 mm |
Turn circle: | 13 m (511.8 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1300 kg (2866 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4370 mm (172 inches) |
Overall width: | 1830 mm (72 inches) |
Overall height: | 1140 mm (44.9 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2570 mm (101.2 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 116 litres (30.64 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |