Manufacturer Karosserie BaurBMW M GmbH
Production 1978–1981
453 produced
Assembly
  • Turin, Italy (initial assembly)
  • Munich, Germany (final assembly and inspection)
Designer Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign
Body and chassis
Class Sports car (S)
Body style 2-door coupé
Layout Mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 3.5 L M88 I6[1]
Transmission 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,600 mm (102.4 in)[1]
Length 4,361 mm (171.7 in)[1]
Width 1,824 mm (71.8 in)[1]
Height 1,140 mm (44.9 in)[1]
Curb weight 1,300 kg (2,866 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor BMW Turbo
Successor BMW Nazca C2 (spiritual)