Bmw New M1 V12
By the Editorial Staff
March 16, 2026
Post confirmed that BMW's 6.6-liter V12, as currently used by Rolls-Royce, could meet Euro 7 emissions, along with BMW's other next. BMW may be preparing its next generation of EVs, but it hasn't given up on combustion engines yet. It plans to build cars with V.
The BMW M1 is the first car to be solely developed by BMW M and employs a 3,453 cc (3.5 L) M88/1 petrol straight-six engine with Kugelfischer - Bosch mechanical fuel injection and Magneti-Marelli ignition system. The engine was developed by Paul Rosche, who was also responsible for the S14 inline-four engine and the S70/2 V12 engine. Those figures were still very impressive in 1991! The Nazca C2 ended up changing again in 1993, when BMW unveiled a roadster version of it at that year's Monaco Grand Prix.
This version had some modifications to counter for the loss of the roof, BMW's new 5.6-liter S70B56 V12 that produced 375 hp, and a new 6. The elusive V12-powered Nazca M12 is part of the "Belle Macchine. Italian Automotive Design at BMW" exhibition at the BMW Museum.
The German automaker confirmed that its inline-six, V8, and V12 engines are being engineered to meet Euro 7 emissions regulations, ensuring their continued production and availability into the. BMW nearly built a new M1 sports car. Instead, the company decided to produce the hybrid XM SUV.
How disappointing. Not only will the inline-six and V8 continue, but so will the V12 exclusive to the Rolls. Is it time for BMW to leave its past behind and develop a real M1 hot hatch to compete with the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S and the Audi RS 3 Sportback?
The unveiling of the new BMW concept comes more than 11 years after the German car maker last paid tribute to its original M car, with the unveiling of the M1 Homage at the annual Villa d'Este.