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BMW M1 (E26)
3.5
277 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1978-1981
0-100 km/h 5.6 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Performance
| Power | 277hp207kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 330Nm243lb-ft |
| Displacement | 3,453cc211cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,300kg2,866lb |
| Gross weight | 1,600kg3,527lb |
| Power-to-weight | 213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 20.7s |
| 0-60 mph | 5.3s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 13.7s Calculated |
| Top speed | 262 km/h 163 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 82.5s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 116L |
| Estimated range | 899km559mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | M88 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Coupe |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Gears | 5-speed |
| Engine layout | Middle, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,360mm172in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,824mm72in |
| Height | 1,140mm45in |
| Wheelbase | 2,560mm101in |
| Front track | 1,550mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,576mm62in |
| Ground clearance | 125mm5in |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM1 (E26)3.5 | 277 hp 207 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM1 (E26)3.5 | 5.6 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM1 (E26)3.5 | 262 km/h 163 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Fuel consumption benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMWM1 (E26)3.5 | 12.9 L/100 km 18.2 mpg US 21.9 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 22.58 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 36.33 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,386 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
BMW M1 (E26) 3.5PowerTorque
- BMW M1 (E26) 3.5: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMWM1 (E26)3.5 | 6,500 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 7,000 rpm |
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