BMW 635 CSI, 1980

The BMW 635 CSI was presented on the Geneva Salon in the year 1978. This model series is also known by the factory code E24. Predecessor was the beautiful 3.0 CS(I) - factory code E9- which was on the market since the year 1971.
The timeless coupe body of the 635 CSI was designed by Paul Bracq. The M 635 CSI was available from the year 1984.
this M (Motorsport) version featured a six cylinder in line engine derived from the Group A racing class. This superb engine sports 32 overhead valves and two overhead camshafts (DOHC). the engine delivered 286 brake horse power. The M 635 CSI was a four person car, one of the fastest in its days, and a true Porsche killer. In total 86.216 BMW 6-series coupe models have been built of which only 5.855 M models between the years 1984 and 1989. The M 635 CSI is an impressive sportscar, pure and rugged if you want it too, relaxed and comfortable for fast 'trans Europe' journeys.

Technical data*

Six cylinder in line engine (SOHC 12V)
Bosch Motronic petrol injection
cylinder capacity: 3453 cc.
capacity: 215 bhp. at 5200 rpm.
torque: 304 Nm at 4000 rpm.
gearbox: 5-speed, manual
brakes: vented disk brakes all round
top-speed: 225 km/h. - 140 mph.
acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.3 sec.
weight: 1500 kg.

_{*Source: Carfolio.com}