BMW M1 0–60 Times
The BMW M1 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Road & Track and more.
The fastest tested BMW M1 is the 1981 BMW M1 Coupe (Race Car), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 3.50 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 11.60 seconds at 122.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested BMW M1 is the 1980 BMW M1 Coupe, which took 6.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 14.50 seconds at 97.0 mph, according to Road & Track.
Out of all the BMW M1 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.03 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.27 seconds at 107.00 mph.
Fastest Stock 0–60
5.40sec
1981 Coupe
Fastest Overall
3.50sec
1981 Coupe (Race Car) · modified
Avg ¼ Mile
13.27sec
@ 107.0 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
6.20sec
1980 Coupe
Across 3 verified runs, the BMW M1 ranges from 3.50 to 6.20 seconds 0–60, with a 5.03-second average.
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BMW M1 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
3 tests · 2 years
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1981 BMW M1
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
4.45
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
12.65
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
1981 BMW M1 Coupe (Race Car)
3.50sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
11.60s
¼ mi @ 122.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 3.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 11.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 122.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 3
#02
1981 BMW M1 Coupe
5.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.70s
¼ mi @ 102.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 5.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 102.0 mph
- Engine
- 3.5L I-6
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 277 hp
- Torque
- 243 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,866 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 10.3 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 13 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 3
How we verify BMW M1 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW M1 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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BMW M1 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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BMW M1 performance FAQs
6 questions
The quickest BMW M1 on record is the 1981 BMW M1 Coupe (Race Car), which runs 0–60 mph in 3.50 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 11.60 seconds at 122.0 mph.
The slowest recorded BMW M1 is the 1980 BMW M1 Coupe, which takes 6.20 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 14.50 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 3 verified runs, a BMW M1 reaches 60 mph in 5.03 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 13.27 seconds at roughly 107.0 mph.
We have verified test data for 2 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW M1 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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