Presented by Francorchamps Motors Collection
Francorchamps Motors Collection is pleased to offer for sale this BMW M1 Procar Group 4, an example of major importance in the history of BMW Motorsport.
The Model
Introduced in the late 1970s, the BMW M1 marked the official birth of BMW Motorsport as a dedicated high-level competition entity. Conceived from the outset as a race car homologated for the road, the M1 was developed around an entirely new architecture, combining a bespoke chassis, a body designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, and an inline six-cylinder engine developed directly by the Motorsport department. As part of the one-make BMW Procar Championship, organized as a support series to Formula 1 Grands Prix, BMW developed a series of competition-spec M1s built to Group 4 regulations, intended for professional drivers and top-level racing engagements. These Procar versions stood out for their extreme mechanical preparation, extensive weight reduction, and uncompromising performance-oriented design.
The Car Offered
The example offered today fits squarely within this context. It is a BMW M1 Procar Group 4, chassis no. 4301050, built in 1979. This chassis is a genuine original Procar, developed on a frame sourced directly from BMW Motorsport. Entered into competition from the early 1980s, this M1 Procar enjoyed an active racing career, competing in high-level sprint and endurance events. It notably participated in the Deutsche Rennsport Trophäe, as well as major races at iconic circuits such as the Nürburgring and the Norisring, including long-distance events.
Technical Specifications & Performance
This BMW M1 Procar Group 4 is powered by the legendary BMW Motorsport Procar Type 88/1 inline six-cylinder engine, with a displacement of 3,497 cc. Producing approximately 470 horsepower at 9,000 rpm, it is paired with a five-speed ZF gearbox specifically designed for competition use.
The car features a race-optimized chassis configuration including:
Competition suspension components with Bilstein dampers
Endurance-spec braking system
BBS magnesium wheels
With a weight of approximately 1,050 kg, this M1 Procar delivers outstanding performance, with a top speed reaching up to 300 km/h depending on the chosen gear ratios.
Condition, Restoration & Documentation
Beginning in 2007, the car underwent a comprehensive restoration carried out using original BMW Motorsport components, in strict accordance with its historic configuration. Since 2009, it has been actively entered in historic racing events, demonstrating its full technical compliance and excellent operating condition. The car is accompanied by an exceptionally comprehensive documentation file, including:
A DMSB Historic Technical Passport
Archival documents confirming chassis authenticity
Records detailing its racing history
Documentation confirming its eligibility for major international historic competitions
Conclusion
Through its authenticity, documented racing history, and the quality of its restoration, this BMW M1 Procar Group 4 represents a benchmark example intended for discerning collectors and enthusiasts of true racing machines, suitable both for demonstration events and high-level historic competition.
Presented by Francorchamps Motors Collection
Francorchamps Motors Collection is pleased to offer for sale this BMW M1 Procar Group 4, an example of major importance in the history of BMW Motorsport.
The Model
Introduced in the late 1970s, the BMW M1 marked the official birth of BMW Motorsport as a dedicated high-level competition entity. Conceived from the outset as a race car homologated for the road, the M1 was developed around an entirely new architecture, combining a bespoke chassis, a body designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, and an inline six-cylinder engine developed directly by the Motorsport department. As part of the one-make BMW Procar Championship, organized as a support series to Formula 1 Grands Prix, BMW developed a series of competition-spec M1s built to Group 4 regulations, intended for professional drivers and top-level racing engagements. These Procar versions stood out for their extreme mechanical preparation, extensive weight reduction, and uncompromising performance-oriented design.
The Car Offered
The example offered today fits squarely within this context. It is a BMW M1 Procar Group 4, chassis no. 4301050, built in 1979. This chassis is a genuine original Procar, developed on a frame sourced directly from BMW Motorsport. Entered into competition from the early 1980s, this M1 Procar enjoyed an active racing career, competing in high-level sprint and endurance events. It notably participated in the Deutsche Rennsport Trophäe, as well as major races at iconic circuits such as the Nürburgring and the Norisring, including long-distance events.
Technical Specifications & Performance
This BMW M1 Procar Group 4 is powered by the legendary BMW Motorsport Procar Type 88/1 inline six-cylinder engine, with a displacement of 3,497 cc. Producing approximately 470 horsepower at 9,000 rpm, it is paired with a five-speed ZF gearbox specifically designed for competition use.
The car features a race-optimized chassis configuration including:
Competition suspension components with Bilstein dampers
Endurance-spec braking system
BBS magnesium wheels
With a weight of approximately 1,050 kg, this M1 Procar delivers outstanding performance, with a top speed reaching up to 300 km/h depending on the chosen gear ratios.
Condition, Restoration & Documentation
Beginning in 2007, the car underwent a comprehensive restoration carried out using original BMW Motorsport components, in strict accordance with its historic configuration. Since 2009, it has been actively entered in historic racing events, demonstrating its full technical compliance and excellent operating condition. The car is accompanied by an exceptionally comprehensive documentation file, including:
A DMSB Historic Technical Passport
Archival documents confirming chassis authenticity
Records detailing its racing history
Documentation confirming its eligibility for major international historic competitions
Conclusion
Through its authenticity, documented racing history, and the quality of its restoration, this BMW M1 Procar Group 4 represents a benchmark example intended for discerning collectors and enthusiasts of true racing machines, suitable both for demonstration events and high-level historic competition.