BMW 6 Series (E24) 635 CSi (218 Hp) 1978

General Information

Modification (Engine)

635 CSi (218 Hp)

Start of production

1978 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

End of production

1982 year

Engine

Power

218 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

63.1 Hp/l

Engine location

Front, Longitudinal

Number of cylinders

Position of cylinders

Inline

Compression ratio

9.3

Number of valves per cylinder

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Torque

310 Nm @ 4000 rpm.

Engine displacement

3453

Cylinder Bore

93.4 mm

Piston Stroke

84 mm

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Fuel System

Direct injection

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1487 mm

Width

1725 mm

Height

1365 mm

Length

4755 mm

Front track

1422 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

1.2

Wheelbase

2626 mm

Performance Characteristics

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

7.6 sec

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10 l

Maximum speed

222 km/h

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

7.2 sec

Volume and Weight

Max load

360 kg

Kerb Weight

1500 kg

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

415 l

Max. weight

1860 kg

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

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, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Independent coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Steering type

Worm-reduction unit

Wheel rims size

Tires size

195/70 R14

BMW 6 Series 635 CSi (218 Hp)