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1979 BMW 6 Series
Germany
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
BMW
Model
6 Series
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
E24
Seats
5
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
635CSi
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
218 hp
Power (kW)
160 kW
Torque
310 Nm (229 lb-ft)
Top speed
214 km/h
(133 mph)
0–60 mph
7.2 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
7.6 seconds
Displacement
3,453 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,755 mm
(187.2 in)
Width
1,725 mm
(67.9 in)
Height
1,365 mm
(53.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,626 mm
(103.4 in)
Curb weight
1,480 kg
(3,263 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Bore
93.4 mm
(3.7 in)
Stroke
84 mm
(3.3 in)
Compression Ratio
9.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Service Intervals
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
5-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
70 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
12.3 – 12.7 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,422 mm
(56.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,487 mm
(58.5 in)
Turning Circle
11.2 m
Weight
Gross Weight
1,850 kg
(4,079 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,600 kg
(3,527 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
650 kg
(1,433 lb)
Cargo Capacity
260 – 370 kg
(573 – 816 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
72.6
Central Bore (CB), rear
72.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
115 Nm
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
413 litres
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Grand Tourer
British Classification
Grand Tourer
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
6 Series
Model
8 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
6 Series Standard
1976–2019
6 Series Coupe Generations
1 of 7
E24
1976–1982
Year
1979
Powertrain
635CSi
Horsepower
218 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 5-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
2WD
Gasoline