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You Can Own Paul Walker’s 1980 BMW M1

Every car fanatic is aware of the incredible car collection of the late Paul Walker. Since Paul’s passing, we’ve seen cars from his collection changings hands via online auctions, and this is one of the best to date. 

This exact 1980 BMW M1 was in a collection owned by Paul Walker and Roger Rodas before going to the current owner in 2014. Right now you can find the auction listing for this amazing M1 on Bring A Trailer’s website. 

This BMW M1 received modifications in the early ’80s by an authorized BMW dealer, AHG. These goodies consisted of a Procar-style body kit, a custom BMW Motorsport colorway, and some awesome 16-inch BBS wheels. 

1980 BMW M1
Bring A Trailer

Modifications also lead to the 3.5liter inline-six putting down about 350 brake-horsepower along with a custom exhaust system, you can almost hear it by looking at the photos. 

1980 BMW M1

The current owner of the M1 put just 50 miles on it in 7 years of ownership, our hats are off, the self-control involved would be insane. The odometer reads exactly 6,800 kilometers (4,225 miles) which is extremely low for a car in its 41st year. Would it surprise you if it went for over a million dollars?

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

The New BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

BMW Motorrad has unveiled the lightest 4-cylinder supersports bike in the 1000cc class, the HP4, based on the BMW S 1000 RR. The new sports bike, weighing just 199 kilos, has an output of 142 kW (193 hp).

HP4 technical highlights:

Fork bridge with engraved number and HP4 logo
Lightest 1000 supersports bike with four cylinders: 199 kg (90% DIN unladen weight)
Innovative suspension with Dynamic Damping Control DDC
Race ABS with IDM setting
Dynamic Traction Control DTC with fine adjustment in “Slick” mode
Launch Control
Adapted wheelie detection
New rear wheel tyres, 200/55 ZR 17
Shift assistant as standard
Light titanium exhaust system with controlled acoustic valve and interference pipe
Forged light alloy wheels, anodised in black
Radial monoblock brake calipers by Brembo with special brake pads
9x floating brake discs at front
Extended, dual-section engine spoiler
Seat in monoposto look with passenger seat cover
LED turn indicators
Tinted windshield
Lighter 7 Ah battery
Performance-oriented engine set-up
Increased torque in the medium engine speed range

HP4 with Competition Package:

Long, closed engine spoiler made of carbon
Sponsor sticker kit included
Wheels in Racing blue metallic
HP Carbon badge carrier
HP Carbon tank cover
HP brake lever, hinged
HP clutch lever, hinged
HP rider footrest system, adjustable

The BMW HP4 is set to premiere in 2012. There is no word yet on pricing, although speculation pegs it to be well upwards of $20,000 in the United States.

Read the full rundown of the BMW HP4 here.

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR

Sx-Z | BMW HP4 Based On The S 1000 RR