Is the BMW M1 rare?

Only 453 production cars were built, making it one of BMW’s rarest models. Out of the 453, 399 were road going units while 53 were made for motorsport.

Is the BMW M1 fast?

Its four valves per cylinder, which work together with mechanical injection were far ahead of their time, while its impressive top speed of around 265 km/h made the BMW M1 the fastest German road sports car of the era.

How much is a BMW M1?

A: The average price of a BMW M1 is $450,666.

How much is a 1981 BMW M1?

1981 BMW M1 For Sale – $499,900. DuPont Registry has listed for sale a 1981 BMW M1 for the hefty price of $499,000. The car is number 348 out of 456 ever produced and it has been sitting in a private collection in Japan for the past 30 years.

How much horsepower does a BMW M1 have?

What engine is in the BMW M1? The BMW M1’s engine is a 3.5-liter straight-six produced by BMW and making around 274 hp in street trim and over 400 hp in race tune.

Why was the BMW M1 discontinued?

Unfortunately, Lamborghini was suffering from quite a lot of financial trouble at the time, so the M1’s proaction was postponed until the Italian firm went bankrupt and BMW was forced to cancel the contract. Eventually, the BMW M1 would be shut down with only 430 units made, with around 40 made for racing.

What was the best BMW ever made?

The 6 Best BMW Cars Ever Made

• BMW E30 M3 (1986-1991) The BMW M3 that started it all – the E30 was the very first M3 made and is considered by many car enthusiasts (us among them) to be the best ever.
• BMW i8 (2014-2020)
• BMW 4 Series (2014-present)
• BMW 3 Series (1975-present)
• BMW X1 (2009-present)
• BMW Z3 (1998-2003)

Why are BMW so fast?

The key is power-to-weight ratio. The less weight the horsepower generated by the engine has to move, the faster the vehicle will go. A bigger engine weighs more, bogging down the ratio. Many sports cars, like the BMW M5, are actually quite heavy.

Are i8’s fast?

It is a quick car The i8 will go from 0 to 62mph from a standstill in just 4.4 seconds, with its top speed limited to 155mph (like most BMWs). Therefore, in terms of straight-line performance, it is similar to that of a bona fide BMW M car.