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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.

How this trim compares to other cars
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.

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