BMW M1 (E26) 3.5
BMW M1 (E26) · 1978 - 1981 · Petrol
The BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 produces 277 hp and 330 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds and reaches 262 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 16.3 l/100 km, equal to 389 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 277 hp
- Torque
- 330 Nm
- 0–100
- 5.9 s
- Top speed
- 262 km/h
Engine
| Power | 277 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 204 kW |
| Torque | 330 Nm |
| Displacement | 3,453 cc |
| Cylinders | L6 |
| Fuel system | Mechanical Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Performance
| Top speed | 262 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 16.3 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| CO2 emissions | 389 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual, 5 Speed |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,359 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,824 mm |
| Height | 1,138 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm |
| Ground clearance | 119 mm |
| Unladen weight | 1,300 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 1,544 kg |
| Tyre size | 205/55 Vr16 (Front) - 225/50 Vr16 (Rear) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 compared with 548 trims of other cars from the 1975–1981 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 277 hp | 125 hp |
better than 96%
|
| Torque | 330 Nm | 191 Nm |
better than 90%
|
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 178 km/h |
better than 99%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 5.9 s | 12.6 s |
better than 98%
|
| Combined consumption | 16.3 l/100 km | 10.1 l/100 km |
better than 5%
|
| CO2 emissions | 389 g/km | 227 g/km |
better than 0%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,300 kg | 1,258 kg |
better than 39%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Not stated by the manufacturer: cargo volume. Those measures are left out of the comparison.