(1981 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1981 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 635 CSi | Issued until | |
| Serie | 6 | Number made | |
| Model family | E24 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2+2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4755 mm / 187.2 in / 187.2 in | Ground clearance | 140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1753 mm / 69.0 in / 69.0 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.81 |
| Height | 1384 mm / 54.5 in / 54.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1427 kg / 3146 lb / 3146 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2625 mm / 103.3 in / 103.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | 57.0 % / 57.0 % / 57.0 % |
| Track rear | 1464 mm / 57.6 in / 57.6 in | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.400 | Frontal Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | M30 | Total number of cylinders | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | cast iron block; aluminium alloy head | Bore | 92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 86.0 mm / 3.39 in / 3.39 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.07 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 3430 cm3 / 209.3 cu in / 209.3 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 571.67 cm3/cylinder / 34.885 cu in/cylinder / 34.885 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 10.0 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 160.3 kW / 217.9 hp / 217.9 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 310.0 Nm / 228.6 lbft / 228.6 lbft at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 158.1 kW / 215.0 bhp / 215.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 62.7 kW/l / 1.397 bhp/cu in / 1.397 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 90.38 Nm/l / 0.791 lbft/cu in / 0.791 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.81 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.07 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | 5.20 s / 5.20 s / 5.20 s | Top (maximal) speed | 225 km/h / 140 mph / 140 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 6.90 s / 6.90 s / 6.90 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 150.67 kW/ton / 204.85 bhp/ton / 204.85 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.30 s / 7.30 s / 7.30 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 18.30 s / 18.30 s / 18.30 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | 15.20 s / 15.20 s / 15.20 s (top 92 km/h / 57 mph / 57 mph) | Fuel consumption, Euro | |
| 0-Kilometer time | 27.90 s / 27.90 s / 27.90 s | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball VPAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | 3.50 | Turning circle | 11.20 m / 36.75 ft / 36.75 ft |
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS. | Suspension rear | I.STA.CS. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Michelin TRX 220/55 VR 390 | Tyres rear | Michelin TRX 220/55 VR 390 |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 282 mm / 11.1 in / 11.1 in | Brake diameter rear | 284 mm / 11.2 in / 11.2 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 635 CSi
