1981 Bmw M1 Coupe

The BMW M1 (model code E26) is a mid-engined sports car produced by German automotive manufacturer BMW from 1978 until 1981. In the late 1970s, Italian automobile manufacturer Lamborghini entered into an agreement with BMW to build a production racing car in sufficient quantity for homologation, but conflicts arose that prompted BMW to produce the car themselves. [2][3] The resulting car was.

There are 7 1981 BMW M1 for sale right now. The magnificent 1981 BMW M1 featured here is finished in its highly desirable factory colors of Inka orange over black leather interior and fitted with nearly every available option, including factory air conditioning, power windows, and remote mirrors. The magnificent 1981 BMW M1 featured here is finished in its highly desirable factory colors of Inka Orange over Black leather and fitted with nearly every available option, including factory air conditioning, power windows, and remote mirrors.

1981 BMW M1 COUPE – Daniel Schmitt & Co. Classic Car Gallery

The relative rarity of the BMW M1 is reflected by the fact that this is only the seventh example that we have seen at Barn Finds. This 1981 model is a genuine survivor with a mere 8,400 miles showing on its odometer. Given BMW's well-earned reputation for longevity, this classic should provide its next owner.

From 1981 to 1986, the BMW M1 raced at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the Group B classification. A single M1 Pro Car was also converted to Group B rally spec by BMW France for the 1982 season and 1983 seasons. The car completed manufacture on 23 February 1981 and was originally delivered to the official BMW dealer in Bois d'Arcy, France on 27 March 1981, according to an official certificate from BMW Classic dated 19 July 2016.

1981 BMW M1 COUPE – Daniel Schmitt & Co. Classic Car Gallery

Documents on file indicate the car was exported from France to Japan in 1983 and registered in Osaka. BMW produced this supercar in just 453 units between 1978 and 1981. Unfortunately, soon after the car's unveiling, the Group 4 was banned.

1981 BMW M1 (man. 5) detailed performance review, speed vs rpm and accelerations chart Complete performance review and accelerations chart for BMW M1 (man. 5) in 1981, the model with 2-door fastback coupe body and Line-6 3453 cm3 / 211.2 cui, 204 kW / 277 PS / 274 hp (DIN) engine offered up to mid.

1981 BMW M1 COUPE – Daniel Schmitt & Co. Classic Car Gallery

The abandonment of the Group 5 Silhouette Formula robbed the car of its raison d'être, but production nonetheless continued. An M1-only Procar Series was run at Grand Prix races in 1980 and '81 provided BMW Motorsport with a valuable showcase by way of consolation.