BMW Turbo

BMW E25 Turbo
Overview
Manufacturer	BMW
Production	1972 2 examples produced
Designer	Paul Bracq
Body and chassis
Class	Concept car
Body style	2-door coupé
Layout	RMR layout
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L turbocharged I4
Transmission	4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,400 mm (94.5 in)
Length	4,155 mm (163.6 in)
Width	1,880 mm (74.0 in)
Height	1,100 mm (43.3 in)
Curb weight	1,272 kg (2,804.3 lb)
Chronology
Successor	BMW M1

The BMW E25 Turbo concept sports car was built by BMW as a celebration for the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. It was designed by Paul Bracq, with gullwing doors and was based on a modified 2002 chassis with a mid-mounted engine. The Turbo featured a 276 hp turbocharged version of the engine from the BMW 2002, foam-filled front and rear sections to absorb impact, side impact beams, a braking distance monitor utilizing radar, and a futuristic cockpit. The car developed 206 kW (280 PS; 276 hp) at 7100 rpm and could reach 100 km/h (62 mph) from a standstill in 6.6 seconds. The top speed was limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

Only two were ever built. BMW later used the Turbo’s design themes on the M1, the 8 Series, the Z1 and the 2008 M1 Homage Concept. The BMW E-25 is however most similar to the BMW M1.