As well as being one of the most famous sports cars of the 1970s, the M1 is a fascinating vehicle that shaped BMW M like no other. Boasting a powerful 6-cylinder in-line engine and a striking name, the BMW M1 became a major player in the automotive world when it debuted in 1978. The BMW M1 (model code E26) is a mid-engined sports car produced by German automotive manufacturer BMW from 1978 until 1981. Experience all BMW M models in the overview: the BMW M2 Competition, the BMW M3 Sedan, the BMW M4 Coupé, the BMW M4 Convertible, the BMW M5 with M xDrive, the BMW M6 as Coupé, Gran Coupé and Convertible as well as the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M. In 2008, BMW presented the M1 Hommage at the Concorso d’Eleganza on Lake Como – a design study to mark the 30th anniversary of the BMW M1 super sports car. The concept vehicle was an overnight sensation. We take a closer look at this fascinating one-off model.
