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BMW 6 Series (E24)

635CSi

218 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1978-1982
0-100 km/h 7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph

Performance

Performance
Power200 hp218 hp
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
Displacement
3,453cc211cu in
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
0-200 km/h
40.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
94.9s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel tank
70L
Estimated range
700km435mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
EngineM30B35
Body typeCoupe
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeRWD
TransmissionManual
Gears5-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationInline
Cylinders6
Valves per cylinder2

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,755mm187in
Width
1,725mm68in
Height
1,365mm54in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,422mm56in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
415L
Doors
2
Seats
4

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi
218 hp
163 kW
Database median
262 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi7.6 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi
222 km/h
138 mph
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Fuel consumption benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSi
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSiPowerTorque
  • BMW 6 Series (E24) 635CSi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW6 Series (E24)635CSi5,200 rpm4,000 rpm5,450 rpm

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