model spec and yr is this bimmer?

[BostonNSX]

looks like a old ferrari

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the art of chasing down my friend's white 3000gt at com. ave

 

[FuryNSX]

I don't remember the year (I think late 70s or early 80s), but it looks like an M1.

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1995 NSX-T
1999 3.2TL
2001 Odyssey
1992 SC400

 

[FuryNSX]

I remember as a kid, Hot Wheels did a version of this and I briefly wanted to get a real one when I grew up.

Just did a google search. Here's some links:
<A HREF="http://www.bmwm1.com/" TARGET=_blank>http://www.bmwm1.com/
</A> http://www.bmw-m1-club.de/
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/7686/
http://www.bmwsport.net/?topic=m1

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1995 NSX-T
1999 3.2TL
2001 Odyssey
1992 SC400


[This message has been edited by FuryNSX (edited 07 October 2002).]

 

[wctsao]

The M1 is a very exclusive auto with about 400 made. I believe it had 276 hp and shared the same engine with the 635CSi.

Never seen one on the road.



[This message has been edited by wctsao (edited 07 October 2002).]

 

[nsx2000]

I used to see a white M1 (not MR2 replica) in San Francisco during 1983. It belonged to a tire shop owner on Franklin & Pine. He used to drive the M1 very often and park it on liftstand when he is in his office. My dad drives BMW 528e and he changed a set of BBS rims and body kit from that shop. He checked out his M1 while waiting. I was 11 at time and I only get to see it when we drive by. It is a small car, but I love it.

 

[ky650]

They had one sitting in the showroom of East Bay BMW (CA) for some time. I'm not sure if its still there or not.

 

[nsx1164]

Originally posted by wctsao:
The M1 is a very exclusive auto with about 400 made. I believe it had 276 hp and shared the same engine with the 635CSi.

Never seen one on the road.

I've seen them at track events. I think its the first "M" car, and has kept its value, mainly due to its relative rarity.

On paper, car lines up nicely with an NSX -- mid-engine, rear-drive 2-seat coupe with similar power/weight ratios.

Motor is a 3.5L 24-valve I-6 with 277 hp and 239 ft-lb of torque. See more info at http://www.bmwworld.com/models/vintage/m1.htm


[This message has been edited by nsx1164 (edited 23 October 2002).]