BMW M1 Procar "No.5", Hockenheim 1979

BMW M1 Procar "No.5", Hockenheim 1979

A German racing legend

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Front and rear light as well as brake light, original BMW license

Scale 1:24

From 10 years

The legend returns!

The BMW M1 Procar is still a central component in the history of BMW M today. Designed as a road-legal racing car, the vehicle found its way into private hands not only as a super sports car. With a racing series created especially for the model, BMW M consolidated its legendary status. One thing is certain: even 40 years after the debut of the first race, the BMW M1 Procar continues to impress with its highly developed technology, unique design and exceptional performance.

In 1979 and 1980, the BMW Procar Series was one of the most spectacular racing series in the motorsport world. As part of most European Formula 1 races, the five fastest F1 drivers from the practice runs of the respective Grand Prix took part in it in identical BMW M1 cars, competing against private drivers, well-known sports car professionals and up-and-coming talents - hardly imaginable in this way today, the series offered a spectacular showdown that became a great success with the public. The overall winner of the first Procar season was Niki Lauda. The following year, Nelson Piquet secured first place in the overall standings with three consecutive victories.
On the Carrera track, you can follow in the footsteps of the racing legend and really step on the gas with the white and red bolide. In the very first year of the Procar series in 1979, the likeable Austrian was able to secure overall victory. Will you also manage a new lap best time on your Carrera race track? The true-to-the-original model is ready in the Carrera fleet!



A racing legend in a red and white dress

After the end of the BMW Procar series in the autumn of 1980, various BMW M1 racing versions also competed successfully against the competition at Le Mans and various national championships (including the German Automobile Racing Championship and the American IMSA GTO Championship).
The Carrera car corresponds to the original with which the well-known racing driver Niki Lauda once did his laps. But not only the extraordinary design, but also the functioning lights for the front and rear as well as the brakes and the individual adjustability of the vehicle by means of coding bring this slot car far ahead.