1978 - BMW - M1

Technical Specs of This Model
1. M1 1978
General Information
Make BMW
Model M1
Production Year 1978
Country
Designer Giugiaro
Production Number 453
Model Code E26
Model Family E26
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2560 mm     (100,8 in)
Front Track 1549 mm     (61 in)
Rear Track 1575 mm     (62 in)
Length 4359 mm     (171,6 in)
Width 1824 mm     (71,8 in)
Height 1138 mm     (44,8 in)
Ground Clearance 120 mm     (4,7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,7
Weight 1300 kg     (2863,4 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %44 / %56
Fuel Capacity 116 litre   (25,5 Imp gal ,  30,6 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,4
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer BMW
Engine Location Middle
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction cast iron block & light alloy head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement S-6
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 24 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 3453 cc     (210,72 cu in)
Bore 93,4 mm     (3,68 in)
Stroke 84 mm     (3,31 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,11
Unitary Capacity 575,5 cc/cylinder    (35,12 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 7
Compression Ratio 9 : 1
Fuel System Type Ku-Bo fuel inj.
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 273 HP     (203,6 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 6500 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 330 N.m     (243,5 lb.ft ,  33,7 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 5000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 299,1 N.m    (6500 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 210 HP/ton    (156,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 79,1 HP/litre    (59 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 4,5 s
0 - 60 mph 5,6 s
0 - 100 km/h 5,9 s
0 - 160 km/h 13,1 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 13,8 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration 25,4 s
Top Speed 262 km/h   (162,8 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 5M
Top Gear Ratio 0,7 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 4,22 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter 13 m    (42,7 ft)
Suspension (front) I.CS.W.
Suspension (rear) I.CS.W.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 300 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 297 mm
Wheels (front) 7 x 16
Wheels (rear) 8 x 16
Tyres (front) 205/55 VR 16
Tyres (rear) 225/50 VR 16