Generation

BMW M1 E26 (1978 to 1981): specs, NZ numbers and buying checks

The BMW M1 E26 was built from 1978 to 1981 as a coupe, with a manual gearbox, rear wheel drive and petrol power. Chassis code: E26.

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Key facts

Years: 1978 to 1981
Chassis codes: E26
Body types: Coupe
Gearboxes: Manual
Drive: RWD (rear wheel drive)
Fuel: Petrol

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Known weak points

Redline has not curated a buying guide for the BMW M1 E26 yet. The live buyer brief in Redline search reads the NZ register, US recall data and Redline sales for this generation and drafts the checks to make, clearly labelled.

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