The BMW E25 Turbo

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was built by

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as a celebration for the

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in Munich. It was designed by Paul Bracq, with

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and was based on a modified

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chassis with a mid-mounted engine. The Turbo featured a 276 hp turbocharged version of the engine from the

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, 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 at 7100 rpm and could reach from a standstill in 6.6 seconds. The top speed was limited to . BMW Turbo im BMW Museum

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.

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