BMW Top Speed

M1 (e26)

262.00 km/h

or 162.80 mp/h

General information
BrandBMW
Model M1
Generation M1 (E26)
Modification (Engine) 3.5 (277 Hp)
Start of production 1978 year
End of production 1981 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 19.6 l/100 km 12 US mpg14.41 UK mpg5.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg31.74 UK mpg11.24 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 12.9 l/100 km 18.23 US mpg21.9 UK mpg7.75 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h 20.7 sec
Maximum speed 262 km/h 162.8 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 4.7 kg/Hp, 213.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.9 kg/Nm, 253.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 277 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre 80.2 Hp/l
Torque 330 Nm @ 5000 rpm. 243.4 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm.
Maximum engine speed 7000 rpm.
Engine location Middle, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M88
Engine displacement 3453 cm3 210.71 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 93.4 mm 3.68 in.
Piston Stroke 84 mm 3.31 in.
Compression ratio 9
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1300 kg 2866.01 lbs.
Max. weight 1600 kg 3527.4 lbs.
Max load 300 kg 661.39 lbs.
Fuel tank capacity 116 l 30.64 US gal | 25.52 UK gal
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 (ground clearance) 125 mm 4.92 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 13 m 42.65 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs, 300x32 mm
Rear brakesVentilated discs, 297x26 mm
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Tires size Front wheel tires: 205/55 R16Rear wheel tires: 225/50 R16
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 7J x 16Rear wheel rims: 8J x 16