BMW M1 Group 5

Overview

The BMW M1 Group 5 is part of LMC26 Grid4. This sheet describes the current LMC race specification.

History

The mid-engined BMW M1 formed the basis of BMW's Procar one-make series and later Group 4 and Group 5 racing derivatives.

LMC specifications

Specifications for the current LMC configuration.

Specification Value
Mass (kg) 995 kg, excluding fuel
Engine and displacement BMW M88 3.5 L naturally aspirated inline-six
Transmission and number of gears Rear-wheel drive; 5 forward gears
Fuel capacity (l) 120 L maximum; 120 L default
Brakes Disc brakes; default brake pressure 70%
Tyres One default dry compound front and rear

Driving advice

Default weight distribution is 43% front / 57% rear. The fixed rev limit is 9,000 rpm.

Engine management and endurance

The engine wear reference is 8,900 rpm and 105 °C oil temperature. Fuel consumption and stint duration have not been measured for this specification.

Baseline setup

Setting Default Available adjustment
Fuel load 120 L 1–120 L, in 1 L steps
Brake pressure 70% 10–100%, in 1 percentage-point steps

These are default garage settings and available ranges, not a circuit-specific race setup.

Pit stops

Pit-service timings have not yet been verified for this Grid4 car. Use the in-game pit estimate for the selected fuel, tyre and repair operations.

Specification notes

Specifications based on the local LMC26 Grid4 physics. Mass excludes fuel. Power, torque and power-to-weight figures are omitted pending in-game verification.