RACING REVOLUTIONS on Instagram: "Widely regarded as BMW’s only supercar, the M1 was first sold in 1978 as a homologation car for its group 5 endeavors. The car was a first for 2 other things as well: the first mid engined BMW, with its straight 6 pumping out 273hp, and was the first M badged BMW. In 1979, the M1 pro-car series was created as a support race for F1, with F1 legends like Niki Lauda and Nelson Piquet taking part. The series would run until 1980, where a entry to F1 as an engine man

The iconic BMW M1 Procar – a masterpiece of German engineering and one of the most thrilling chapters in motorsport history. Built for the legendary Procar Championship (1979–1980), this mid-engine supercar was driven by Formula 1 stars like Niki Lauda, Nelson Piquet, and Hans-Joachim Stuck. With its screaming straight-six engine, flared fenders and perfect balance, the M1 Procar became a racing legend both on track and in spirit. A symbol of BMW Motorsport’s golden era, the M1 Procar remains on