BMW 6 Series (E24)
| BMW 6-Series (E24) | |
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BMW 633 CSi
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 1976–1989 86,216 built |
| Assembly |
Dingolfing, West Germany Rheine, West Germany |
| Designer | Paul Bracq |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.8−3.5 L M30 I6 3.5 L M90 I6 3.5 L M88 I6 3.5 L S38 I6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual 5-speed manual 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,626 mm (103.4 in) |
| Length | EU: 4,755 mm (187.2 in) US: 4,923 mm (193.8 in) |
| Width | 1,725 mm (67.9 in) |
| Height | 1,354–1,365 mm (53.3–53.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,450–1,619 kg (3,197–3,569 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW New Six Coupe (E9) |
| Successor | BMW 6 Series (E63) |
The BMW E24 is the first generation of BMW 6 Series grand tourer coupes and was produced by from 1976 to 1988. It replaced the E9 coupes and was replaced, after a 16-year hiatus, in 2004 by the E63 6 Series. Aside from the M635csi/M6 models, the E24 was powered by a range of M30 straight-6 engines.
The E24 M635csi (called the M6 in the USA and Japan) is considered the start of the M6 model line. In most markets, the M635csi is powered by the M88 straight-6. In the USA and Japan, the M6 is powered by the less powerful S38 straight-6 engine.
Although the E31 8 Series was released as production of the E24 was ending, the 8 Series is considered a separate model line and therefore not a successor to the E24.
The initial proposal for the E24 was a based on a BMW E9 3.0 CS with an increased height, in order to make it easier for customers to get into the car. However, Bob Lutz rejected the proposal, eventually leading to the shape of the E24 in its production form. Unlike its E9 predecessor, the body of the E24 has a B pillar.
Production started in March 1976 with two models: the 630 CS and 633 CSi. Originally the bodies were manufactured by Karmann, but production was later taken in-house to BMW. Initially, the E24 was based on the E12 5 Series platform.
Front suspension consists of MacPherson struts and the rear suspension is independent semi-trailing arms. In 1982, the front suspension was upgraded to include twin-pivot lower control arms and the geometry of the rear suspension was revised.
The steering uses a recirculating ball system with power assistance.
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