How the BMW M1 Nearly Ended Up With a V8 or V10 Instead of the M88 Straight-Six
BMW’s iconic M1 almost took a very different path, as early development considered V8 and V10 engines before the legendary M88 inline-six won out.
BMW’s iconic M1 almost took a very different path, as early development considered V8 and V10 engines before the legendary M88 inline-six won out.
BMW's M88 straight-six was born in a supercar. Then it quietly ended up in a grand tourer, the world's fastest sedan, and a 7 Series almost nobody knows about.
In 100 years, only three BMW models truly changed everything. Here's why the 2002, M1, and X5 remain the most transformative cars in the brand's history.
A late-production M1 with five owners, a documented cross-border history, factory-standard presentation, and an unusually complete set of original books and brochures.
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Roger Waters’ BMW M1 connects Pink Floyd history With BMW M origins
One of just 54 BMW M1 Procars ever built, chassis 94301057, sold for $1.76M at Monterey — preserved in original, never-raced condition.
This is the fascinating story of the BMW M1 Hommage, a concept car that paid tribute to the legendary M1. Designed in just four months.
After buying a 1981 M1, Ronnie Fieg sent it to BMW to have it rebuilt. Resprayed in Techno Violet, the E26 is full of Kith branding.
Ronnie Fieg has taken the wraps off his BMW M1, resprayed in Techno Violet. The mid-engined supercar features a large KITH logo at the back.
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