Classic Car Classifieds > BMW 635CSI

The E24 BMW 6 Series coupé was produced/sold by German automaker Bavarian Motor Works from 1976 to 1988 (1989 in the US) model years. After a 16-year hiatus, the 6-Series reappeared with the 2004 BMW E63 chassis.

In July 1978 a more powerful variant, the 635CSi, was introduced (for the time being not available in North America and Japan) that featured as standard a special close-ratio 5-speed gearbox and a single piece black rear spoiler. The bigger bore and shorter stroke facilitated max 218 hp at 5200rpm and a better torque curve. For the first year, the 635CSi was offered in three colors (Polaris, Henna Red, Graphite), and could also be spotted by the front air dam that did not have attached fog lights. These simple cosmetic changes reportedly worked to reduce uplift on the car at high speeds by almost 15% over the non-spoiler body shape.

Steel monocoque
Engine : iron block, alloy head, fuel injected straight six
Transmission : five-speed manual or 4 speed auto, rear wheel drive
Suspension : independent at front with MacPherson struts, rear had coil springs, telescopic dampers and semi-trailing arms. Anti roll bar fitted front and rear.