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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

6 Series

Generation

6 Series (E24)

Modification (Engine)

630CS (185 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1976

End of production

1979

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.4 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

11.2 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

10.6 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

202 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

7.9 kg/Hp, 125.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.8 kg/Nm, 173.5 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

185 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

62 Hp/l

Torque

255 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M30B30

Engine displacement

2986 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

89 mm

Piston Stroke

80 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

5.8 l

Engine oil specification

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1470 kg

Max. weight

1830 kg

Max load

360 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

415 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Dimensions

Length

4755 mm

Width

1725 mm

Height

1365 mm

Wheelbase

2626 mm

Front track

1422 mm

Rear (Back) track

1487 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.41

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.2 m

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

3 gears, automatic 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