BMW 6 Series (E24) 630CS (185 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 6 Series (E24) 630CS (185 Hp) /Coupe 1976 - 1979/

What is the body type of BMW 6 Series (E24)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 4 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 6 Series (E24) 630CS (185 Hp)?

11.4 l/100 km
20.6 US mpg
24.8 UK mpg
8.8 km/l

How fast is 1976 6 Series (E24) 630CS (185 Hp)?

210 km/h | 130 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.9 sec
0-60 mph: 8.5 sec

What is the power output of BMW 6 Series Coupe 1976 630CS (185 Hp)?

185 Hp, 255 Nm
188 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 6 Series Coupe 1976 630CS (185 Hp)?

3.0 l
2986 cm³
182.22 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1976 BMW 630CS (185 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 6 Series (E24) Coupe 1976 630CS (185 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1976 BMW 6 Series Coupe?

4755 mm
187.2 in.

What is the width of 1976 BMW 6 Series Coupe?

1725 mm
67.91 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1976 BMW 6 Series (E24) 630CS (185 Hp)?

1450 kg
3197 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1976 BMW 6 Series (E24) 630CS (185 Hp)?

1830 kg
4034 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1976 BMW 6 Series Coupe?

415 l
14.7 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1976 BMW 6 Series (E24) 630CS (185 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

6 Series

Generation

6 Series (E24)

Modification (Engine)

630CS (185 Hp)

Start of production

1976

End of production

1979

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.4 l/100 km 20.6 US mpg
24.8 UK mpg
8.8 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

8.5 sec

Maximum speed

210 km/h 130 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.8 kg/Hp, 127.6 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.7 kg/Nm, 175.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

185 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

62 Hp/l

Torque

255 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 188 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M30B30

Engine displacement

2986 cm³ 182.22 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

89 mm 3.5 in.

Piston Stroke

80 mm 3.15 in.

Compression ratio

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

5.8 l 6.13 US qt | 5.1 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1450 kg 3197 lbs.

Max. weight

1830 kg 4034 lbs.

Max load

380 kg 838 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

415 l 14.7 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4755 mm 187.2 in.

Width

1725 mm 67.91 in.

Height

1365 mm 53.74 in.

Wheelbase

2626 mm 103.39 in.

Front track

1422 mm 55.98 in.

Rear (Back) track

1487 mm 58.54 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.41

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.2 m 36.75 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Tire size

195/70 R14

Wheel rim size

BMW 6 Series (E24) 630CS (185 Hp)1976, 1977, 1978, 1979: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions