Why did BMW discontinue the M1?

The production of the M1 halted in December 1980 at 430 cars—35 to 40 of which were race cars. Since family sedans had saved BMW from bankruptcy in the early Sixties—not exotics like the 507 sports car—BMW saw little reason to perpetuate the M1 in the face of what it saw as a declining market for exotics.

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.

Why is BMW 1M not M1?

Why is it not called the BMW M1, like its siblings, the M2, M3 etc? Well, the very first BMW M car was the BMW M1 supercar, so it was only right in this instance to use a slightly different name.

Will BMW bring back the M1?

Yet, the M1 Hommage never moved past its concept status and was purely a design exercise with no drivetrain underneath its beautiful shapes. To tease us even more of the possibilities and opportunities missed, BMW M decided to bring back to life the M1 Hommage by displaying it tonight at the 2022 Concorso d'Eleganza.

When did BMW stop making the M1?

The BMW M1 (model code E26) is a mid-engined sports car produced by German automotive manufacturer BMW from 1978 to 1981.

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Why BMW has no supercar?

In a recent interview, BMW North America's Product Manager stated that the German brand doesn't feel the need to make a supercar and that they like to build practical cars that are drivers' cars and executive cars that one can use everyday.

How many BMW M1 are left?

How many BMW M1 are left? BMW built around 450 M1s, including race cars, with just under 400 being road cars. It's thought that the vast majority—if not all—of these cars remain in service.

Why did BMW stop making i8?

When a car is discontinued the reason behind the production stoppage has to do with slow sales which led to the demise of the BMW i8.

How much was a BMW M1 New?

Rivals. When the M1 went on sale in the UK it cost an eye-watering £37,500 – more than a Ferrari BB512 (£35,100) and the Maranello machine had the name, even more arresting looks, and a 5-litre 12-cylinder engine.

How much is a BMW M1?

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

How rare is a BMW 1M?

Since the BMW 1M was only available for one year, the brand only shipped a short supply to the U.S. How short? Just 1,000 units, which means that it's even rarer on the used market today.

How many 1M BMW are made?

BMW was originally going to release the 1M as a limited production model of 2,700 units. Then due to overwhelming demand, the company lifted the cap and produced a total of 6309 cars until production ended in June 2012.

What makes the 1M special?

Fascinatingly the 1M can accelerate from a complete standstill to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds, while it takes only 10.9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 mph. Those are some terrific numbers, we need over 10 secs to even drink a glass full of water.

Was the BMW M1 successful?

Everyone understood that the M1 had failed as a race car because its development proved too costly and could not keep pace with changes in racing regulations—two important failures in silhouette racing, as any IMSA or NASCAR competitor will attest.

Is BMW going to make a supercar?

BMW is actively considering introducing a flagship super-sports car to its line-up. The McLaren 570S-baiting package would bring together the brand's advancements in electrification, light-weighting and new materials.

Do BMW 1 Series hold their value?

In common with other upmarket family hatchbacks such as the VW Golf and Audi A3, the BMW 1 Series has strong residual value, still commanding nearly 60% of its new price after three years on the road.

What is the smallest BMW?

BMW's smallest sports coupe—the 2-series—is also the least expensive model in the lineup and super fun to drive, with your choice of two fantastic engines.

Is BMW i8 a failure?

The BMW i8 was an inspired car ahead of its time, says Andrew Frankel, yet it ends its life without being replaced and will be classified as a failure.

How much does a BMW i8 battery cost?

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The average cost for a BMW i8 hybrid high voltage battery replacement is between $2,668 and $3,013. Labor costs are estimated between $1,320 and $1,665 while parts are priced at $1,348.

Which is faster M5 or M3?

But the compact sedan posts the better ET, crossing the finish line in 10.84 seconds. The M5 Competition also manages to stay in the 10s, but it's a bit slower at 10.99 clicks. The M3 also wins the trap speed prize at 132.36 mph (213.01 kph) vs. the M5's 129.02 mph (207.63 kph).

Which BMW M Series is the fastest?

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In fact, the current M Series also boasts the title of having the fastest BMW– the M5 Competition: 2019 M2 Competition Coupe: 0-60 mph in 4.0 seconds.

Is the BMW M1 turbocharged?

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Later, when the BMW M1 was built and further developed in accordance with Group 5 regulations, the in-line six-cylinder petrol engine was turbocharged, offering dizzying outputs of between 850 to nearly 1,000 hp.

Why did Mercedes leave V8 Supercars?

The Mercedes-AMG badge came in only as a non-factory privateer squad (Erebus) and departed last year. Mercedes-Benz Australia was never a supporter and maintained that V8 Supercars was not a good fit for its customer demographic.