BMW 6 Series (E24) (1976–1982)
The BMW 6 Series (E24) was offered with 9 gasoline engine versions, from 184 to 218 hp, built 1976–1982.
EnlargeProduction years1976–1982
Body styleCoupe
Doors4
Length187.2 in (4,755 mm)
Width67.9 in (1,725 mm)
Height53.7 in (1,365 mm)
Cargo volume14.7 cu ft (415 l)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l)
All BMW 6 Series (E24) engines
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 630 CS (185 hp) | 1976–1979 | Gasoline | 185 hp (136 kW) | 188 lb-ft (255 Nm) | 8.9 s | 130 mph (210 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 630 CS (185 hp) Automatic | 1976–1979 | Gasoline | 185 hp (136 kW) | 188 lb-ft (255 Nm) | 11.2 s | 126 mph (202 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 633 CSi (200 hp) | 1976–1979 | Gasoline | 200 hp (147 kW) | 209 lb-ft (284 Nm) | 7.9 s | 134 mph (215 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 633 CSi (200 hp) Automatic | 1976–1979 | Gasoline | 200 hp (147 kW) | 209 lb-ft (284 Nm) | 10.4 s | 129 mph (207 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 635 CSi (218 hp) | 1978–1982 | Gasoline | 218 hp (160 kW) | 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) | 7.6 s | 138 mph (222 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 628 CSi (184 hp) | 1979–1982 | Gasoline | 184 hp (135 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 9.3 s | 129 mph (208 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 628 CSi (184 hp) Automatic | 1979–1982 | Gasoline | 184 hp (135 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 124 mph (200 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | ||
| 633 CSi (197 hp) | 1979–1982 | Gasoline | 197 hp (145 kW) | 210 lb-ft (285 Nm) | 7.9 s | 134 mph (215 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 633 CSi (197 hp) Automatic | 1979–1982 | Gasoline | 197 hp (145 kW) | 210 lb-ft (285 Nm) | 10.4 s | 129 mph (207 km/h) | Rear-wheel drive |
Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.