1. BMW M1
The BMW M1, produced from 1978 to 1981, was BMW’s first mid-engine sports car, featuring a 3.5-liter inline-six engine delivering 277 horsepower. Its design, crafted by Giorgetto Giugiaro, drew inspiration from the 1972 BMW Turbo concept. With only 453 units produced, the M1 underscored BMW’s engineering ambition and racing heritage. For more details, visit the BMW Museum’s page on the M1. (en.wikipedia.org)