1978
BMW M1
BMW's only mid-engined production car, developed with assistance from Lamborghini and Giorgetto Giugiaro. The M1's 277-hp straight-six was mid-mounted in a tubular steel chassis with fibreglass bodywork, designed to homologate for Group 4 and Group 5 racing.
Supercar
Shared Parts
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 3.5L DOHC Inline-6 (M88) |
| Displacement | 3,453 cc |
| Horsepower | 277 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual (ZF) |
| Drivetrain | RWD (Mid-Engine) |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 16.0 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 5.6 sec |
| Top Speed | 261 km/h |
| Length | 4,360 mm |
| Width | 1,824 mm |
| Height | 1,140 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,300 kg |
| MSRP Range | 100,000 DM (1978 Germany) |