The BMW E25 Turbo is a concept sports car built by BMW to celebrate the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.
Overview The E25 Turbo was designed by Paul Bracq, with gullwing doors, and was based on a modified 2002 chassis with a mid-mounted engine. The Turbo featured a 276-hp turbocharged version of the engine from the BMW 2002, foam-filled front and rear sections to absorb impact, side impact beams, a braking distance monitor utilizing radar, and a futuristic interior. The car developed at 7100 rpm and could reach from a standstill in 6.6 seconds. The top speed was limited to .
Only two were ever built. BMW later used the Turbo's design themes on the M1, the 8 Series, the Z1 and, later, the 2008 M1 Homage Concept. The BMW E-25 is, however, most similar to the BMW M1.
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