BMW Turbo
The 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 250 km/h (155 mph).
| 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. 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.