BMW M1 0–60 Times
The BMW M1 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Road & Track and more. A further 1 modified or prototype run is listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production BMW M1 is the 1981 BMW M1 Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.40 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.70 seconds at 102.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested production 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.
Across the 2 verified production tests of the BMW M1, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.80 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.10 seconds at 99.50 mph.
Separately, 1 modified or prototype run is on record for the BMW M1, led by the 1981 BMW M1 Coupe (Race Car) at 3.50 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 5.40sec 1981 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 5.80sec Across 2 production runs
Fastest Modified 3.50sec 1981 Coupe (Race Car) · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 14.10sec @ 99.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 6.20sec 1980 Coupe
Across 2 verified production runs, the BMW M1 ranges from 5.40 to 6.20 seconds 0–60, with a 5.80-second average. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this range.
The BMW M1 is ranked in these lists
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BMW M1 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
2 production tests + 1 modified · 2 years ▾
1981 BMW M1
1 production run + 1 modified Avg 0–60 5.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.70 sec
Production Tests 1+1 mod
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1981 BMW M1 Coupe
5.40sec 0–60
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
- #1 of 2 production runs
MOD
1981 BMW M1 Coupe (Race Car)
3.50sec 0–60
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
- Unranked — modified or prototype
How we verify BMW M1 performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. 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 verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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BMW M1 performance FAQs
6 questions The quickest production BMW M1 on record is the 1981 BMW M1 Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.40 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.70 seconds at 102.0 mph. A modified 1981 BMW M1 is quicker still at 3.50 seconds, but is not a stock car and is excluded from our records.
The slowest recorded production 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 the 2 verified production runs, a BMW M1 reaches 60 mph in 5.80 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.10 seconds at roughly 99.5 mph. 1 modified or prototype run is recorded separately and excluded from this average.
We have verified test data for 2 model years, covering 2 production runs plus 1 modified or prototype run shown separately. 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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