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-m1
The BMW M1’s Engine Was So Good, BMW Put It in Four Different Cars
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.
Three Cars That Changed BMW Forever: 2002, M1, X5
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.
The BMW M1 Procar’s Liveries Were Half the Show—Pick the Best One
The BMW M1 Procar series only ran for two seasons, but the liveries are immortal. From BASF and Jägermeister to Warhol and the Nürburgring map car—pick your winner.
ADVERTISEMENT
This 1980 BMW M1 is for Sale at $666,000
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.
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters Owned This Rare BMW M1 — Now It’s Headed to Auction
Roger Waters’ BMW M1 connects Pink Floyd history With BMW M origins
You Can Buy The BMW M1 Originally Owned By Niki Lauda
The legendary race car driver earned the supercar as a prize for winning the 1979 BMW M1 Procar Championship.
BMW Revisits The M1 Supercar In New Video
The E26's road to production wasn't without hiccups but the mid-engine M1 eventually materialized, leading to an iconic car.
Inside the BMW Performance Center Classic and Motorsport Festival 2025: Icons, Legends, and Modern Marvels
BMW fans packed the Performance Center in Greer, South Carolina, for a celebration of racing heritage and modern M power — here’s a look back in photos.
1972 BMW Turbo Video Shows The Supercar’s Many Quirks
Although a concept, this is a fully functional car, but you can't drive it unless the seatbelt is on.
BMW Shares Update About The Crashed M1’s Restoration Process
The white BMW M1 wrecked a few years back has been stripped down as the fiberglass body is about to get a complete makeover.
Trending
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
