BMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSi (218 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSi (218 Hp) /Coupe 1978 - 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) 635CSi (218 Hp)?

10 l/100 km
23.5 US mpg
28.2 UK mpg
10 km/l

How fast is 1978 6 Series (E24) 635CSi (218 Hp)?

222 km/h | 138 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.6 sec
0-60 mph: 7.2 sec

What is the power output of BMW 6 Series Coupe 1978 635CSi (218 Hp)?

218 Hp, 310 Nm
229 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 6 Series Coupe 1978 635CSi (218 Hp)?

3.5 l
3453 cm³
210.71 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1978 BMW 635CSi (218 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 6 Series (E24) Coupe 1978 635CSi (218 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1978 BMW 6 Series Coupe?

4755 mm
187.2 in.

What is the width of 1978 BMW 6 Series Coupe?

1725 mm
67.91 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1978 BMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSi (218 Hp)?

1500 kg
3307 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1978 BMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSi (218 Hp)?

1860 kg
4101 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1978 BMW 6 Series Coupe?

415 l
14.7 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1978 BMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSi (218 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

BMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSi (218 Hp)

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

6 Series

Generation

6 Series (E24)

Modification (Engine)

635CSi (218 Hp)

Start of production

1978

End of production

1982

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10 l/100 km 23.5 US mpg
28.2 UK mpg
10 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.6 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

7.6 sec

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

7.2 sec

Maximum speed

222 km/h 138 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

6.9 kg/Hp, 145.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.8 kg/Nm, 206.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

218 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

63.1 Hp/l

Torque

310 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 229 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M30B35

Engine displacement

3453 cm³ 210.71 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

93.4 mm 3.68 in.

Piston Stroke

84 mm 3.31 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

6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1500 kg 3307 lbs.

Max. weight

1860 kg 4101 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

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.

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

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) 635CSi (218 Hp)1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions