Photos of BMW March M1

Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans10.6.1979
1616 - March-BMW M1 #002 (March) - March RacingBMW March M1 #002 (March) - BMW M88 L6 4v 3497 cc N/AS+2.0
March Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Guy Edwards (GB)/Ian Grob (GB)/Dieter Quester (A)Result: did not qualify (Reserve)
Grid: 56th (3:59.3900) - 26th fastest qualifier
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 03/08/2025Photo by courtesy of: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans and Classic and Vintage BMW
Brands Hatch 6 HoursRivet Supply World Manufacturers' Championship Six Hours5.8.1979
1616 - March-BMW M1 #002 (March) - March Engines LimitedBMW March M1 #002 (March) - BMW M88 L6 4v 3497 cc N/AS+2.0
March Engines Limited (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Manfred Winkelhock (D)/Ian Grob (GB)/Guy Edwards (GB)Result: did not finish (Electrics => engine => spin)
Grid: 4th (1:29.3100)
Colours: white/blue
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 17/11/2019Photo by courtesy of: Ken Stanton and David Bridgeman
Vallelunga 6 HoursTrofeo Ignazio Giunti, 6 Ore Vallelunga16.9.1979
1616 - March-BMW M1 #002 (March) - March EnginesBMW March M1 #002 (March) - BMW M88 L6 4v 3497 cc N/AS+2.0
March Engines (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Eje Elgh (S)/Teo Fabi (I)Result: did not finish (Brakes, accident)
Grid: 6th (1:15.2800)
Colours: white/red
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 10/07/2008Photo by courtesy of: Sergio Febbraro
Daytona 24 Hours18th Annual 24 Hour Pepsi Challenge Daytona3.2.1980
33 - March-BMW M1 #003 (March) - Jim Busby RacingBMW March M1 #003 (March) - BMW M88 L6 3500 cc N/AGTX
Jim Busby Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Busby (USA)/Bruce Jenner (USA)/Rick Knoop (USA)Result: 56th - did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid: 18th (1:56.6590)
Colours: white (+yellow/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 06/09/2010Photo by courtesy of: Jan Hettler and Fred Lewis
Daytona 24 Hours18th Annual 24 Hour Pepsi Challenge Daytona3.2.1980
1111 - March-BMW M1 #002 (March) - March EngineeringBMW March M1 #002 (March) - BMW M88 L6 4v 3497 cc N/AGTX
March Engineering (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Michael Korten (D)/Patrick Neve (B)/Ian Grob (GB)Result: 43rd - did not finish (Drive shaft)
Grid: 17th (1:54.9780)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 06/09/2010Photo by courtesy of: Fred Lewis
Brands Hatch 6 HoursWorld Championship 6 Hours Brands Hatch16.3.1980
1616 - March-BMW M1 #002 (March) - March RacingBMW March M1 #002 (March) - BMW M88 L6 4v 3453 cc N/AS+2.0
March Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Michael Korten (D)/Patrick Neve (B)Result: did not finish (Left front wishbone)
Grid: 9th (1:32.1300)
Colours: white/red (+blue/dark blue)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 13/04/2007Photo by courtesy of: Steve Dilts
Sebring 12 HoursCoca-Cola Twelve Hours of Sebring International Grand Prix of Endurance22.3.1980
33 - March-BMW M1 #003 (March) - Jim Busby IndustriesBMW March M1 #003 (March) - BMW M88 L6 3500 cc N/AGTX
Jim Busby Industries (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Busby (USA)/Bruce Jenner (USA)/Rick Knoop (USA)Result: 48th - did not finish (Gearbox)
Grid: 8th (2:43.5710)
Colours: white (+yellow/red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 27/05/2009Photo by courtesy of: Dave Kutz
Riverside 5 HoursLos Angeles Times/Toyota Grand Prix of Endurance27.4.1980
33 - March-BMW M1 Chevrolet #003 (March) - Jim Busby IndustriesBMW March M1 #003 (March) - Chevrolet 350/Traco V8/90° 2v OHV 5735 cc N/AGTX
Jim Busby Industries (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jim Busby (USA)/Geoff Brabham (AUS)
listed, never drove: Jean-Louis Lafosse (F)		Result: 51st - did not finish (Blown cylinder)
Grid: 16th
Colours: white (+yellow/red/dark blue)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 29/11/2010Photo by courtesy of: Brent Martin
Silverstone 6 HoursSilverstone World Championship 6 Hours11.5.1980
66 - March-BMW M1 #002a (March) - March RacingBMW March M1 #002a (March) - BMW M88 L6 4v 3497 cc N/AIMSA
March Racing (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: /Michael Korten (D)/Patrick Neve (B)Result: did not finish (Puncture, suspension)
Grid: 14th (1:29.2000)
Colours: white (+red/blue)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 19/05/2010Photo by courtesy of: Richard Harman and R. J. Colmar
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans15.6.1980
8282 - March-BMW M1 #002a (March) - March Engines Ltd.BMW March M1 #002a (March) - BMW M88 L6 4v 3498 cc N/AIMSA
March Engines Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Michael Korten (D)/Patrick Neve (B)/Manfred Winkelhock (D)Result: did not finish (Accident)
Grid: 33rd (4:09.4000)
Colours: white (+red/blue/black)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 24/07/2025Photo by courtesy of: Classic and Vintage BMW and Jacques Vigné
Sears Point 100 MilesSears Point Camel GT25.7.1982
5353 - March-BMW M1 Chevrolet #003 (March) - Bob Gregg RacingBMW March M1 #003 (March) - Chevrolet 400 V8/90° 2v OHV 6554 cc N/AGTP
Bob Gregg Racing (USA)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Joe Varde (USA)Result: 16th - did not finish
Grid: 10th
Colours: red
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/04/2006Photo by courtesy of: Van K. Zannis III