The E26 M1 was introduced in 1979. This was the first M model ever build. It had a six cylinder engine with 277 HP and a top speed of 262 km/h. The M1 was designed by Giugiaro. It went out of production in 1981. BMW’s high profile motor sport programme of the 1970’s spawned some truly spectacular machinery and greatly enhanced the Munich firms reputation. However, they were still overshadowed by Porsche whose various 911-based competition cars were the dominant force in GT racing around the...