1981 · BMW

M1

B510 PI ·277 hp ·I6 · 3.5L ·164 mph ·Epic

Speed 5.9 Handling 4.5 Accel 4.5 Braking 3.2 Launch 3.1 Offroad 5.0

The 1981 BMW M1 is a epic B-class car in Forza Horizon 6, rated at 510 PI. Power comes from a normally aspirated 3.5L inline-six producing 277 hp and 243 lb·ft of torque. Drive is sent to the rear wheels through a 5-speed gearbox.

At 2,866 lb it carries about 10.3 lb per horsepower, with a 44% front weight balance, and tops out near 164 mph in stock form. It hails from Germany, and it plays as a rear-wheel drive car. Sport-performance production class. This includes sports oriented coups. Car class designates a car's performance level by taking into account grip, weight, and power.

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Specifications

Class: B · 510 PI
Rarity: Epic
Layout: Mid RWD
Engine: I6 · 3.5L
Power: 277hp
Torque: 243ft·lb
Weight: 2,866lb
Front Weight: 44%
Gears: 5-spd
Top Speed: 164mph
Origin: Germany
Family: Early Grand Touring
Calipers: #808080
Year: 1981
Credits: 600,000

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Retro Supercars

B class · Sport-performance production class. This includes sports oriented coups. Car class designates a car's performance level by taking into account grip, weight, and power.

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Dyno I6

Stock power & torque across the rev range, curve shape from the game's engine model, scaled to this car's peak figures.

Power 277 hp @ 6,909 Torque 243 lb·ft @ 5,243 Redline 7,000

Car Mastery

The exact 4×4 perk tree, 16 perks, 100 to unlock everything. Click a perk for its effect.

Full specifications

Every value the game stores for this car, straight from the data files.

Identity11

Year: 1981
Make: BMW
Model: M1
Model (short): BMW M1
Media name: BMW_M1_81
Class: B
Performance index: 510
PI (raw): 0.411
Car type: Production
Country: Germany
Region: Europe

Classification & availability16

Rarity score (0-10): 0
Family - body: Early Grand Touring
Family - special: 2 Doors
Convertible: None
Unicorn: No
Arcade: No
Open cockpit: No
Open wheel: No
Base cost: 600,000 CR
Content ID: 0
Model ID: 1040
Hidden from Autoshow: Yes

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Hidden from Auction House: Yes
Has livery: No
Has race livery: No
Has car experience: No

Engine & drivetrain12

Engine config: Inline Engine
Cylinders: 6
Aspiration: Normally Aspirated
Displacement: 3,453 cc
Powertrain ID: 2
Engine placement: Mid-engine
Drive type: RWD
Gears: 5
Peak power (sim): 2065.41
Peak torque (sim): 3.298
Redline (sim, rad/s): 733
Peak power RPM (sim, rad/s): 680.678

Performance - manufacturer spec5

0-60 mph: 5.6 s
0-100 mph: 13.1 s
Quarter mile: 13.8 s
Quarter mile speed: 101 mph
Top speed: 164 mph

Performance - in-game sim9

0-60 mph (sim): 5.133 s
0-100 mph (sim): 11.483 s
Quarter mile (sim): 13.467 s
Quarter mile trap speed (sim): 108.746 mph
Top speed (sim): 163.599 mph
Braking 60-0 (sim): 141.938 ft
Braking 100-0 (sim): 357.682 ft
Lateral g at 60 mph (sim): 0.914 g
Lateral g at 120 mph (sim): 0.941 g

Catalog ratings (0-10)8

Speed: 5.91
Handling: 4.54
Acceleration: 4.45
Braking: 3.24
Launch: 3.08
Offroad: 5.05
Min offroad perf: 0.47
Max upgrade wizard perf: 0.7

Weight, balance & traction7

Curb weight: 1,300 kg
Weight distribution (front %): 44 %
Front ride height: 0.135 m
Rear ride height: 0.136 m
Road traction: 0.663
Offroad traction: 0.643
Snow traction: 0.607

Tires & wheels9

Stock tire compound: Road
Tire brand: Auto Exe
Front tire: 205/55 R16
Rear tire: 225/50 R16
Stock wheel: NULL
Caliper color (front): #808080
Caliper color (rear): #808080
Caliper angle (front): -1.57 deg
Caliper angle (rear): 1.568 deg

Aero11

Downforce front: 14.29
Downforce rear: 27.74
Longitudinal drag: 200.2
Vertical drag: 500
Lateral drag front: 220
Lateral drag rear: 280
Front downforce clamp: 140 kg
Rear downforce clamp: 260 kg
Downforce scale: 1
Drag scale: 1
Wing mask: 0

Physics (advanced)55

CarClassModifier: 0
Body material: Carbon Fiber
SpeedLimiterID: 0
AutoSteerOverrideID: 2
FixListingRearFricScale: 1.35
FixListingNormSlip0: 0.5
FixListingNormSlip1: 1
FixListingSteerAngle0: 0.5
FixListingSteerAngle1: 1
BodyAeroAngleZeroDownforce: 45
BodyAeroWIForceScale: 0.55
TireAeroHackShouldApply: No

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TireAeroHackMinSpringLoad: 5
TireAeroHackMaxSpringLoad: 5
AIPlayerID: 0
SimPeakTorqueAngVel: 523.6
GameTorqueScale: 0.905
GameDownforceScaleOffroad: 1
IsPurchased: Yes
IsInstalled: Yes
GaugeID: -1
IsCarExperienceUnlocked: No
IsDrivable: Yes
LatFrontScalarMax: 1
LatFrontScalarClamp: 1
LatRearScalarMax: 1
LatRearScalarClamp: 1
LongAccelFrontScalarMax: 1
LongAccelFrontScalarClamp: 1
LongAccelRearScalarMax: 1
LongAccelRearScalarClamp: 1
LongBrakeFrontScalarMax: 1
LongBrakeFrontScalarClamp: 1
LongBrakeRearScalarMax: 1
LongBrakeRearScalarClamp: 1
IsCameraCollidable: No
UseBoxCameraCollision: No
PuddleScale: 0.818
AssistsTCSSlipDefTakeoff: 33
AssistsTCSSlipDefMoving: 0.3
AssistsTCSControlSpeed: Yes
AssistsTCSFullEffectFricDiff: 0.55
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleRWD: 1.6
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleFWD: 1
AssistsTCSFullSteerSlipScaleAWD: 1.6
DoNotAllowRemovalFromGarage: No
VisibleOnlyIfOwned: No
UseTireRigidBodies: No
UseMultiRaycastTireCollision: Yes
SprungForcesApplyToFullCarMass: Yes
Brake profile: Retro Supercars
RaceMode: No
UseForcePropLongTorque: No
TurnOffHeadlightsInAutoShow: No
ShowDriverInExteriorCamera: Yes

FAQ

Quick answers about the 1981 BMW M1 in Forza Horizon 6.

What engine does the 1981 BMW M1 have?

A normally aspirated 3.5L inline-six engine.

How much power does the BMW M1 make?

277 hp and 243 lb·ft of torque in stock form.

What class and Performance Index is the M1 in Forza Horizon 6?

It runs in the B class with a Performance Index (PI) of 510.

Is the M1 RWD, FWD, or AWD?

rear-wheel drive (Mid RWD layout).

What is the top speed of the M1?

Around 164 mph in stock form, before tuning.

How much does the M1 cost in Forza Horizon 6?

600,000 CR at the Autoshow.