BMW M1 (E26) 3.5 (277 Hp) 1978

General Information

Modification (Engine)

3.5 (277 Hp)

Start of production

1978 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

1981 year

Engine

Power

277 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

Power per litre

80.2 Hp/l

Engine location

Middle, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

330 Nm @ 5000 rpm.

Engine displacement

3453

Cylinder Bore

93.4 mm

Piston Stroke

84 mm

Fuel System

Multi-point indirect injection

Valvetrain

DOHC

Maximum engine speed

7000

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1576 mm

Width

1824 mm

Height

1140 mm

Length

4360 mm

Front track

1550 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

Wheelbase

2560 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

125 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

5.6 sec

Weight-to-power ratio

4.7 kg/Hp, 213.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.9 kg/Nm, 253.8 Nm/tonne

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

19.6 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.9 l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.9 l

Maximum speed

262 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h

20.7 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

300 kg

Kerb Weight

1300 kg

Fuel tank capacity

116 l

Max. weight

1600 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Rear suspension

Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 300x32 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 297x26 mm

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 16
Rear wheel rims: 8J x 16

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 205/55 R16
Rear wheel tires: 225/50 R16

BMW M1 3.5 (277 Hp)