The E25 Turbo concept sports car was built by BMW as a celebration for the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.[1][2] It was designed by Paul Bracq, with gullwing doors and was based on a modified 2002 chassis with a mid-mounted engine.[2] 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,[3] and a futuristic cockpit. The car developed 206 kW (280 PS; 276 hp) at 7100 rpm[citation needed] and could reach 100 km/h (62 mph) from a standstill in 6.6 seconds. The top speed was 250 km/h (155 mph).[4]
| E25 Turbo | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW, Michelotti |
| 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 |
Only two were ever built.[5] BMW later used the Turbo's design themes on the M1, the 8 Series, the Z1 and the 2008 M1 Homage Concept.[citation needed] The BMW E-25 is however most similar to the BMW M1.
References edit
- ^ Lewin, Tony (2004), The Complete Book Of BMW: Every Model Since 1950, MotorBooks International, p. 307, ISBN 978-0-7603-1951-2, retrieved 2011-04-28
- ^ a b Norbye, Jan P. (1984). BMW - Bavaria's Driving Machines. Skokie, IL: Publications International. pp. 154–155. ISBN 0-517-42464-9.
- ^ Noakes, Andrew (2005). "Unbeatable BMW 1972-1980". The Ultimate History of BMW. Bath, UK: Parragon Publishing. p. 82. ISBN 1-4054-5316-8.
- ^ Cranswick, Mark (2010). "2 - The Original BMW 5 Series (e12)". The BMW 5 Series and X5: A History of Production Cars and Tuner Specials, 1972-2008. Jefferson, NC, USA: McFarland. p. 25. ISBN 978-0-7864-4351-2. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
- ^ Lewin, Tony (2004) [2004]. "An icon emerges". The Complete Book of BMW: Every Model in the World Since 1962. St. Paul, MN USA: Motorbooks International. p. 65. ISBN 0-7603-1951-0. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
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