BMW 6 Series (E24)
The BMW E24 is the first generation of BMW 6 Series range of grand tourer cars, which was produced from January 1976 to 1989 and replaced the BMW E9 coupé.
| BMW 6 Series (E24) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Production |
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| Assembly | Germany: Karmann (1976-77), Dingolfing (1977-1989) |
| Designer | Paul Bracq |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Grand tourer |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm (103.5 in) |
| Length |
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| Width | 1,725 mm (67.9 in) |
| Height | 1,365 mm (53.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,450–1,619 kg (3,197–3,569 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | BMW E9 |
| Successor | BMW 6 Series (E63) (in 2003) |
The E24 was produced solely in a 2-door coupé body style. All models used petrol straight-six engines, with the majority (aside from the M635CSi/M6 model) using a version of the BMW M30 engine family. The E24 shared many parts with the E12 5 series, and in 1982 was updated with parts from the newly released E28 5 series.
The M635CSi is the first of the BMW M6 model line and is powered by the M88/3 straight-six engine. In North America, the vehicle is badged as "M6" and uses the less powerful BMW S38 engine.
The eventual successor to the nameplate, the E63 6 Series, was released in 2004 after a 16-year hiatus. Although the E31 8 Series was introduced as production of the E24 was ending, the 8 Series is considered a separate model line and therefore not a successor to the E24.