1980 BMW M1: The Original BMW M Car and 1 of 399 ProducedThis 1980
BMW M1 is one of just 399 road-legal examples and is an extremely
well-preserved original survivor with only 34k kilometers (21k
miles) from new. Inka orange with black interior. It runs and
drives well. Believed to retain its original paintwork. Offered
with a clean Carfax report, tool roll, and spare.Among the rarest
models BMW has ever built, and the first to be created entirely
under the purview of its elite M division, the M1 is a hand-built
homologation special developed in the late 1970s as the German
automaker sought to compete at higher levels of motorsports. Intent
on using a mid-engine layout, BMW initially contracted Lamborghini
to develop the M1 chassis, and its tubular steel space frame is
said to have been devised with input from noted Italian engineer
Giampaolo Dallara. The final product was impressive, featuring a
rigid spaceframe and sophisticated, double-wishbone suspension with
adjustable coil springs and Bilstein gas-filled dampers. Angular
fiberglass bodywork by noted designer Giorgetto Giugiaro gave the
M1 visual appeal commensurate with its performance potential. BMW?s
newly developed M88 3,453-cubic-centimeter inline six-cylinder
engine was mounted ahead of the rear axle and featured advancements
such as six individual throttle bodies and mechanical fuel
injection. In street spec the engine produced 277 horsepower at
6,500 rpm, 243 pounds-feet of torque at 5,500 rpm, and an
adrenaline-pumping shriek at full throttle.Retaining an astounding
degree of well-preserved original finishes throughout, this M1
represents an unrepeatable opportunity for the collector. It is,
without a doubt, the ultimate driving machine. The Original BMW M
Car One of Only 399 Road-Going Examples Built 34k Kilometers (21k
Miles) from New Extremely Well-Preserved Original Survivor Vibrant
Inka Orange Livery BMW'S Renowned Supercar and an Important Piece
of BMW History Italian Styling Paired with German Engineering
Offered with its Tool Roll, Spare, and Clean Carfax ReportPrice:
$565,000
Vehicle Details
1980 BMW M1
Listing ID:CC-1982844
Price:$565,000
Location:Astoria, New York
Year:1980
Make:BMW
Model:M1
Exterior Color:Red
Interior Color:Black
Odometer:0
Stock Number:25897
VIN:WBS59910004301273
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