How many examples of the E26 M1 were produced?
There are many conflicting production numbers regarding the E26 M1, though it is clear that between 445 and 450 examples were produced in a three-year period between July 1978 and July 1981. Of these, between 46 and 50 are believed to be competition versions while the remaining 400 (approx.) examples constitute the road-going street cars. It is thought that the final street-legal M1 was produced in February 1981.
There are many conflicting production numbers regarding the E26 M1. The official BMW production figures show that 453 examples were produced in a three-year period between July 1978 and July 1981. Of these, between 54 were competition versions, while the remaining 399 examples constitute the road-going street cars. It is thought that the final street-legal M1 (non-Procar) was produced in February 1981.
