O BMW M1 (E26) é consagrado mundialmente como um marco definitivo da história automotiva. Equipado com 3.5L M88/1 DOHC 24-Valve Inline-6 de 277 HP, conquistou uma legião de admiradores.

Especificações Técnicas

Destaques Principais

• First bespoke car created entirely by BMW Motorsport GmbH
• Giugiaro-designed wedge body built around Gian Paolo Dallara spaceframe
• Starred in the one-make BMW Procar Championship with F1 drivers

História do Desenvolvimento e Legado

The development of the BMW M1 (E26) (1978 - 1981) represents a watershed moment for BMW and the automotive industry. Engineered in Germany during the 1970s-1980s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 3.5L M88/1 DOHC 24-Valve Inline-6 paired with a ZF 5-speed manual allowed it to reach 265 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (5.6s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.