1978 BMW M1
MODEL YEAR: 1978
Data Quality
B
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General
| Complete name of the car | 1978 BMW M1 |
|---|---|
| Model year | 1978 |
| year (from) | 1978 |
| year (to) | 1981 |
| Total production | 453 |
| Quality of Data | B - Almost perfect |
Specifications
| Body style | Coupé |
|---|---|
| no.Doors | 2 |
| Wheelbase | 2560 mm |
| Lenght | 4359 mm |
| Width | 1824 mm |
| Height | 1138 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1300 kg |
| Wheel Drive | Rear |
| Engine Location | Middle |
| Seating capacity (number) | 2 |
| Track Tread (front) | 1549 mm |
| Track Tread (rear) | 1575 mm |
| Weight distribution (FRONT) | 44 % |
| Engine Alignment | Longitudinal |
| Fuel capacity | 116 l |
Engine / Powertrain
| Kind of Engine | Naturally aspirated |
|---|---|
| Cylinders Configuration | Straight/Inline Engine |
| Displacement | 3453 cc |
| Cylinders number | 6 |
| Valve Train | Double overhead camshaft DOHC |
| Bore | 93.4 mm |
| Stroke | 84 mm |
| Maximum Power (HP) | 273 hp |
| Power (PS) | 277 PS |
| Power kW | 204 kW |
| Power @ rounds per minute | 6500 rpm |
| Torque | 330 Nm |
| Torque @ r.p.m. | 5000 rpm |
| Compression Ratio | 9:1 |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Coolant | Water |
| Engine Data accuracy | C |
Drivetrain & Suspension
| Suspensions Front | Coil springs, Dual wishbones with double trailing arm, Independent |
|---|---|
| Suspensions Rear | Coil springs, Dual wishbones with double trailing arm, Independent |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc |
| Front Brakes diameter | 300 mm |
| Rear Brakes diameter | 297 mm |
| Wheel Size (front) | 7 x 16 |
| Wheel Size (rear) | 8 x 16 |
| Front tyres dimensions | 205/55 vr 16 |
| Rear tyres dimensions | 225/50 vr 16 |
| Fuel capacity | 116 l |
| Steering | Rack and pinion |
| Lubrication | dry-sump |
Performances
| Top Speed | 262 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 5.9 s |
| Acceleration 0-60 mp/h | 5.6 |
| Standing km | 25.4 s |
| Standing quarter mile | 13.8 s |
| Consumption city | 11.2 l/100km |
| Consumption mixed | 5.1 l/100km |
| Consumption heavy | 9.8 l/100km |
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- 1978
- 1979
- 1980
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