Photos of BMW M1 Gr.5

Silverstone 6 HoursSilverstone World Championship 6 Hours10.5.1981
4040 - BMW M1 #WBS59910004301028 (Cane) - Emka Productions Ltd.BMW M1 Gr.5 #WBS59910004301028 (Cane) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3497 cc N/AGTX
Emka Productions Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Steve O'Rourke (GB)/David Hobbs (GB)Result: 2nd 1st in GTX
Grid: 16th (1:28.240)
Colours: white (+dark blue/green)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 28/03/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans14.6.1981
5050 - BMW M1 Sauber #81.M1R.02 (Sauber) - BASF Cassetten Team GS SportBMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.02 (Sauber) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/AIMSA GTX
BASF Cassetten Team GS Sport (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jean-Pierre Jarier (F)Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)/Helmut Henzler (D)Result: did not finish (Accident damage)
Grid: 21st (3:47.630)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 29/11/2006Photo by courtesy of: Jacques Vigné
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans14.6.1981
5151 - BMW M1 (Martini) - B.M.W. Italie-FranceBMW M1 Gr.5 # (Martini) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3497 cc N/AGr.5
B.M.W. Italie-France (I/F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Bernard Darniche (F)/Johnny Cecotto (YV)/Philippe Alliot (F)
listed, never drove: Teo Fabi (I), Dominique Lacaud (F)		Result: 16th
Grid: 35th (3:55.680)
Colours: white/blue/red/yellow/green
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans14.6.1981
5252 - BMW M1 Sauber #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - Wuerth-Lubrifilm Team SauberBMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3497 cc N/AGr.5
Wuerth-Lubrifilm Team Sauber (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dieter Quester (A)/Marc Surer (CH)/David Deacon (CDN)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 22nd (3:47.900)
Colours: white (+red/green/blue)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/09/2020Photo by courtesy of: Dominique Gasnerie
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans14.6.1981
5353 - BMW M1 #WBS59910004301028 (Cane) - Emka Productions Ltd.BMW M1 Gr.5 #WBS59910004301028 (Cane) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3497 cc N/AGr.5
Emka Productions Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Hobbs (GB)/Eddie Jordan (IRL)/Steve O'Rourke (GB)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 38th (3:56.990)
Colours: blue
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 01/02/2005Photo by courtesy of: Philippe Moriniere
Norisring Trophäe200 Meilen von Nürnberg28.6.1981
5757 - BMW M1 Gr.5 - BASF Cassetten/Team GS-SportBMW M1 Gr.5 # - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/AGr.5
BASF Cassetten/Team GS-Sport (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Nelson Piquet (BR)Result: 7th
Grid: 3rd
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 16/03/2015Photo by courtesy of: Harry Maurer
DRM Norisring200 Meilen von Nürnberg28.6.1981
5757 - BMW M1 Gr.5 - BASF Cassetten/Team GS-SportBMW M1 Gr.5 # - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/ADiv.I
BASF Cassetten/Team GS-Sport (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Nelson Piquet (BR)Result: did not start (DNS?)
Grid: 5th in Div.I race (52.460)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 16/05/2016Photo by courtesy of: Gerhard Plomitzer and Harry Maurer
Norisring Trophäe200 Meilen von Nürnberg28.6.1981
5858 - BMW M1 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - Sauber Racing SwitzerlandBMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/AGr.5
Sauber Racing Switzerland (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dieter Quester (A)Result: 8th
Grid: 7th
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 29/11/2006Photo by courtesy of: Carrera Toys
DRM Norisring200 Meilen von Nürnberg28.6.1981
5858 - BMW M1 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - Sauber Racing SwitzerlandBMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/ADiv.I
Sauber Racing Switzerland (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dieter Quester (A)Result: did not start (DNS?)
Grid: 9th in Div.I race (53.200)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 16/05/2016Photo by courtesy of: Gerhard Plomitzer
Watkins Glen 6 HoursGlen Six Hours of Endurance, Budweiser/SCCA Can-Am12.7.1981
22 - BMW M1 Gr.5 #WBS59910004301269 (DM Engineering) - BMW Motorsports GmbH/BMW North AmericaBMW M1 Gr.5 #WBS59910004301269 (DM Engineering) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/AGr.5
BMW Motorsports GmbH/BMW North America (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Hobbs (GB)/Marc Surer (CH)Result: 14th - did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 9th (1:54.358)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 17/11/2016Photo by courtesy of: Randy McKee and Kurt Ahnert
DRM Salzburgring9. Internationales ADAC-Bavaria-Rennen Salzburging12.7.1981
5858 - BMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - Sauber-Racing-SwitzerlandBMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/ADiv.I
Sauber-Racing-Switzerland (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Dieter Quester (A)Result: did not finish (Electrics)
Grid: 6th in Div.I race (1:18.450)
Colours: white (+blue/red/green)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/11/2022Photo by courtesy of: Foto Paumann, © sandlerchristian@aon.at
DRM Hockenheim Grand PrixXLIII Grosser Preis von Deutschland1.8.1981
7070 - BMW M1 Gr.5 - BASF Cassetten Team GS-SportBMW M1 Gr.5 # - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/ADiv.I
BASF Cassetten Team GS-Sport (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Christian Danner (D)Result: 6th in race Div.I (-18 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 9th in Div.I race (2:07.340)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/12/2016Photo by courtesy of: Dirk Eickelmann
Mosport 6 HoursMolson 100016.8.1981
22 - BMW M1 Gr.5 #WBS59910004301269 (DM Engineering) - BMW MotorsportBMW M1 Gr.5 #WBS59910004301269 (DM Engineering) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/AGTX
BMW Motorsport (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: David Hobbs (GB)Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)Result: 14th - did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 7th (1:23.729)
Colours: white (+blue/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 27/06/2021Photo by courtesy of: Dan Samoyloff, Ron Kielbiski and Chris Mann
DRM Zolder Westfalen-PokalInt. 15. ADAC-Westfalen-Pokalrennen Zolder23.8.1981
5656 - BMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.02 (Sauber) - BASF Cassetten Team GS-SportBMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.02 (Sauber) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/ADiv.I
BASF Cassetten Team GS-Sport (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Christian Danner (D)Result: 3rd in race Div.I (-24 laps behind the winner)
Grid: 4th in Div.I race (1:32.510)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/06/2007Photo by courtesy of: Peter Vanginderhuysen
DRM Nürburgring SupersprintADAC-Bilstein Super-Sprint Nürburgring20.9.1981
5858 - BMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - Sauber Racing SwitzerlandBMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/ADiv.I
Sauber Racing Switzerland (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Walter Nussbaumer (CH)Result: did not finish (Crankshaft & shock-mount)
Grid: 7th in Div.I race (51.370)
Colours: white (+green/red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 04/07/2016Photo by courtesy of: Marc Boels
Brands Hatch 1000 KilometresFlying Tiger 100027.9.1981
2222 - BMW M1 #WBS59910004301028 (Cane) - Emka Productions LimitedBMW M1 Gr.5 #WBS59910004301028 (Cane) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3497 cc N/AGr.5
Emka Productions Limited (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)/Chris Craft (GB)
DNS: Steve O'Rourke (GB)		Result: 3rd 1st in Gr.5
Grid: 10th (1:32.800)
Colours: blue (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 02/11/2004Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Banks
Brands Hatch 1000 KilometresFlying Tiger 100027.9.1981
2424 - BMW M1 #81.M1R.02 (Sauber) - BASF Cassetten Team GS SportBMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.02 (Sauber) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3453 cc N/AGr.5
BASF Cassetten Team GS SportClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Hans-Joachim Stuck (D)/Hans Heyer (D)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 5th (1:28.300)
Colours: red (+white)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 02/11/2004Photo by courtesy of: Jeremy Banks
Kyalami 9 HoursCastrol 9 Hour Kyalami6.11.1981
1010 - BMW M1 Gr.5 #WBS59910004301059 (Martini) - B.M.W. ItaliaBMW M1 Gr.5 #WBS59910004301059 (Martini) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/ACat.1
B.M.W. ItaliaClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Umberto Grano (I)Eddy Joosen (B)/Marco Vanoli (CH)Result: started, result unknown
Grid: 10th
Colours: white (+red/orange/green/blue)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 11/12/2023Photo by courtesy of: Johan 'JayBee' Pretorius
Silverstone 6 HoursPace 6 Hours, a round of The FIA World Endurance Championship for Manufacturers16.5.1982
6262 - BMW M1 #WBS59910004301028 (Cane) - EMKA Productions Ltd.BMW M1 Gr.5 #WBS59910004301028 (Cane) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3497 cc N/AGr.5
EMKA Productions Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Steve O'Rourke (GB)/Nick Mason (GB)/Jeff Allam (GB)Result: 20th
Grid: 26th (1:32.170)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 16/08/2004Photo by courtesy of: Rupert Lowes
Nürburgring 1000 KilometresXXVIII. ADAC 1000Km Rennen Nürburgring30.5.1982
3333 - BMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - BMW ItaliaBMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/AGr.5
BMW Italia (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Umberto Grano (I)/Helmut Kelleners (D)/Enzo Calderari (CH)Result: 3rd 1st in Gr.5
Grid: 14th (8:12.290)
Colours: white
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 09/02/2012Photo by courtesy of: Udo Klinkel, Dirk Eickelmann and Norbert Vogel
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans20.6.1982
6161 - BMW M1 #WBS59910004301059 (Martini) - TotalBMW M1 Gr.5 #WBS59910004301059 (Martini) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3497 cc N/AGr.5
Total (F)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Franco Gasparetti (I)/Roland Ennequin (F)/Michel Gabriel (F)
listed, never drove: Philippe Alliot (F)		Result: 18th
Grid: 39th (3:55.400)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 26/11/2015Photo by courtesy of: Jacques Vigné, Phil Boulton and Gérard Rouxel
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans20.6.1982
6262 - BMW M1 #WBS59910004301028 (Cane) - Emka Productions Ltd.BMW M1 Gr.5 #WBS59910004301028 (Cane) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3497 cc N/AIMSA GTX
Emka Productions Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Steve O'Rourke (GB)/Richard Down (GB)/Nick Mason (GB)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 44th (4:00.230)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Paul Kooyman
DRM Hockenheim Grand PrixAvD-Grosser Preis von Deutschland7.8.1982
2424 - BMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - Eggenberger MotorsportBMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/AGr.5
Eggenberger Motorsport (CH)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Enzo Calderari (CH)Result: 10th
Grid: 18th (2:16.450)
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 28/05/2005Photo by courtesy of: Stefan Haffner
Spa 1000 Kilometres1000 km. Spa Trophee Diners Club5.9.1982
6161 - BMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - B.M.W. ItaliaBMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/AGr.5
B.M.W. Italia (I)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Umberto Grano (I)/Enzo Calderari (CH)/Marco Vanoli (CH)Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 26th (2:35.850)
Colours: white
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 30/08/2017Photo by courtesy of: Pierre de Marneffe
Kyalami 9 HoursCastrol 9 Hour Kyalami6.11.1982
55 - BMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - Kreepy Krauly/B.M.W. ItaliaBMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3497 cc N/ACat II
Kreepy Krauly/B.M.W. ItaliaClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Umberto Grano (I)Eddy Joosen (B)/Enzo Calderari (CH)
listed, never drove: Marco Vanoli (CH)		Result: 7th
Grid: 11th (1:23.930)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 30/07/2020Photo by courtesy of: Gavin Scott and Brian Isherwood
Hockenheim 3 Hours FRCInt. F.R.C. Saisonfinale, 3-Stunden-Rennen der Schweiz29.10.1983
125125 - BMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber)BMW M1 Gr.5 #81.M1R.01 (Sauber) - BMW M88 L6 4v DOHC 3498 cc N/AGr.4/5
Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Marco Vanoli (CH)/Enzo Calderari (CH)Result: winner
Grid:
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: Pirelli
Photo updated: 03/11/2005Photo by courtesy of: Stefan Haffner