BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi (197 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

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BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi (197 Hp) /Coupe 1979 - 1982/

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) 633CSi (197 Hp)?

11.5 l/100 km
20.5 US mpg
24.6 UK mpg
8.7 km/l

How fast is 1979 6 Series (E24) 633CSi (197 Hp)?

215 km/h | 134 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.9 sec
0-60 mph: 7.5 sec

What is the power output of BMW 6 Series Coupe 1979 633CSi (197 Hp)?

197 Hp, 285 Nm
210 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 6 Series Coupe 1979 633CSi (197 Hp)?

3.2 l
3210 cm³
195.89 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1979 BMW 633CSi (197 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 6 Series (E24) Coupe 1979 633CSi (197 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1979 BMW 6 Series Coupe?

4755 mm
187.2 in.

What is the width of 1979 BMW 6 Series Coupe?

1725 mm
67.91 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1979 BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi (197 Hp)?

1470 kg
3241 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1979 BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi (197 Hp)?

1830 kg
4034 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1979 BMW 6 Series Coupe?

415 l
14.7 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1979 BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi (197 Hp)?

4, manual transmission /5

BMW 6 Series (E24) 633CSi (197 Hp)

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

6 Series

Generation

6 Series (E24)

Modification (Engine)

633CSi (197 Hp)

Start of production

1979

End of production

1982

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

16.9 l/100 km 13.9 US mpg
16.7 UK mpg
5.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.7 l/100 km 30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

11.5 l/100 km 20.5 US mpg
24.6 UK mpg
8.7 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.9 sec

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

7.5 sec

Maximum speed

215 km/h 134 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7.5 kg/Hp, 134 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.2 kg/Nm, 193.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

197 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

61.4 Hp/l

Torque

285 Nm @ 4300 rpm. 210 lb.-ft. @ 4300 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M30B32

Engine displacement

3210 cm³ 195.89 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

89 mm 3.5 in.

Piston Stroke

86 mm 3.39 in.

Compression ratio

9.3:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

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

1470 kg 3241 lbs.

Max. weight

1830 kg 4034 lbs.

Max load

360 kg 794 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

415 l 14.7 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)

1800 kg 3968 lbs.

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

4/5 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) 633CSi (197 Hp)1979, 1980, 1981, 1982: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions