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LU8 · 07-22-2018, 01:31 PM

I have always thought the Bracq 1972 Gullwing was a nice looking and more interesting car, than the later Giugiaro e26 M1. With an uprated 2 liter 2002 Turbo engine (200 hp) it could do 0-60 mph in 6.6 seconds and 155 mph. So not much slower than the better known M1.

Paul Bracq's Gullwing Turbo

BMR Sales · 07-24-2018, 02:26 PM

I like the edgyness of the M1

LU8 · 07-25-2018, 04:41 AM

BMW owns all the Turbos today, one had 260 hp and the cars weighed 2,100 lbs. At 74 inches wide they weren't legal in Germany, too wide. Some advanced tech were cruise control warning if you got too close to the car in front, and a lateral g readout.

Royal Tiger · 07-25-2018, 06:07 AM

It’s an intriguing car. You can certainly see it’s influence on the M1.

07-22-2018, 01:31 PM	#1
LU8 Drives: 1977 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WA Posts: 39	BMW Turbo Gullwing I have always thought the Bracq 1972 Gullwing was a nice looking and more interesting car, than the later Giugiaro e26 M1. With an uprated 2 liter 2002 Turbo engine (200 hp) it could do 0-60 mph in 6.6 seconds and 155 mph. So not much slower than the better known M1. Paul Bracq's Gullwing Turbo

07-24-2018, 02:26 PM	#2
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	I like the edgyness of the M1

07-25-2018, 04:41 AM	#3
LU8 Drives: 1977 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: WA Posts: 39	BMW owns all the Turbos today, one had 260 hp and the cars weighed 2,100 lbs. At 74 inches wide they weren't legal in Germany, too wide. Some advanced tech were cruise control warning if you got too close to the car in front, and a lateral g readout.

07-25-2018, 06:07 AM	#4
Royal Tiger Account Suspended Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 3,873	It’s an intriguing car. You can certainly see it’s influence on the M1.