BMW M1 - Road Cars (1978 to 1981)

The BMW M1 Road Car was introduced in 1978, originally developed for homologation in motorsport. Its a mid-engined two-door coupe, that features rear wheel drive and a 5 speed ZF manual transmission, paired to the M88/1 engine, a naturally aspirated 3.5L inline six with double overhead camshafts and 24 valves, which delivered around 277hp. The M1 was the first model developed entirely by BMW M, as well as being the only mid-engined production BMW. With a design by Giorgetto Giugiaro, it is now one of the most exclusive and valuable BMWs in history. The BMW M1 Road Car was produced until 1981, with 399 examples built.