The A-Z of Racing Cars


BMW M1



Tuner March
Country D
Year 1979
Engine BMW
Engine Type L4
Cams 2
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,2"
Bore 94.000
Stroke 84.000
Capacity (cc) 3498
Power (at revs) 470 HP/9000
Torque 390 Nm/7000
Induction
Ignition Marelli
Fuel system Kugelfischer f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type coupé
Designer J. Gentry
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Bilstein
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2558
Front track (mm) 1595
Rear track (mm) 1556
Weight (kg) 915
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Ate
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 12 x 16
Rear rims 15 x 19
Tyres Dunlop
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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