Lamborghini Silhouette (1976 – 1979) vs BMW M1 (1978 – 1981): specs compared
The BMW M1 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 277 hp against 260 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.9 s against 6.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 262 km/h against 254 km/h. The Lamborghini Silhouette dates from 1976 – 1979, the BMW M1 from 1978 – 1981.
| Specification |
Lamborghini
Silhouette
1976 – 1979
|
BMW
M1
1978 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1976 – 1979 | 1978 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 260 hp | 277 hp |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 330 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.8 s | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 254 km/h | 262 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 16.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,359 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,824 mm |
| Height | 1,120 mm | 1,138 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,300 kg | 1,300 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.