Performance Review: BMW 6 Series M635 CSi E24 - [1984]

Figures & Specs Summary:

BMW 6 Series Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the BMW 6 Series M635 CSi E24 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1984. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1985 Lamborghini Countach LP5000S QV and the 1984 Audi Quattro Sport 2.2 T.This particular BMW 6 Series has a 3453cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St6's includes the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965

The 6 Series shares its Petrol St6 engine configuration with the likes of the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965 and the . If you're looking for other fast cars which share the 6 Series's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1505 kgs (3317 lbs) this makes the BMW 6 Series M635 CSi E24 in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 or the give or take 50kg.

The BMW 6 Series shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 3453cc 24V St6 engine produces 282 bhp (210 kW) @ 6500 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St6 throws out 246 lb-ft (333.5 Nm) @ 4500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD 3.5 V6 (267 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the BMW 6 Series you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1989 Ferrari 348 tb (212.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the BMW 6 Series.

The BMW 6 Series has a Power to weight ratio of 187.3 bhp per ton and 163.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1984 6 Series competing with the 1989 Ferrari 348 tb (212.2 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Seat Leon Cupra 300 (212.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the BMW 6 Series generating around 163.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi DSG 2.0 Turbo (188.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2006 Audi TT 2.0TDI Quattro (188.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.5 secs, this made the BMW 6 Series M635 CSi E24 as fast as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (6.30 secs) the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (6.30 secs) the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo (6.30 secs) the or the 2018 Ford Fiesta ST 1.5 Turbo 5 door (6.30 secs). This BMW 6 Series M635 CSi E24 is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2016 Ford Fiesta ST 200 1.6 Turbo (6.40 secs) the 2012 Subaru Forester STi tS 2.5L Turbo (6.40 secs) the and the 2011 Honda Civic 2.0i 16v VTEC Type R - FN2 (6.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 6 Series and the 2009 Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro S-Line

When talking about the performance of the BMW 6 Series on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.27 secs @ 95.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 Audi TT 3.2 V6 Quattro S-Line (14.21 secs), the 1999 Subaru Impreza RB5 - Classic (14.22 secs), and the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo (14.22 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1984 version of the BMW 6 Series M635 CSi E24 has a maximum speed of 158mph.

Top Speed of the 1984 6 Series equals the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (169 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1984 BMW 6 Series M635 CSi E24 then how about the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (169 mph), the 1995 Maserati Ghibli 2.0 Turbo Cup (169 mph), or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (170 mph).

Related Links:

1984 6 Series Rivals List.

A Brief History of BMW

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