Vehicle information | |
VIN long | WBAEC8401G0612303 |
Type code | EC84 |
Type | 635 CSI (USA) |
Dev. series | E24 () |
Line | 6 |
Body type | COUPE |
Steering | LL |
Door count | 2 |
Engine | M30 |
Cubical capacity | 3.50 |
Power | 0 |
Transmision | HECK |
Gearbox | AUT |
Colour | SCHWARZ (086) |
Upholstery | SCHWARZ LEDER (0203) |
Prod. date | 1985-09-03 |
Order options | |
No. | Description |
201 | 3 FAHRPROGRAMME F.4-GANG-AUTOM |
290 | BMW LM-RAEDER 7JX15,225/55R15V |
459 | SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W. MEMORY |
481 | SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER |
551 | ON-BOARD COMPUTER II W REMOTE CONTROL |
The E24 was a replacement for theCS and CSLcoupés first produced in 1965. The 3.0CS was almost changed by adding a few centimeters in height to make it easier for customers to get into the car. However,Bob Lutzrebelled against the decision and rough drafted an alternative version that soon became the 6 series.[3]Production started in March 1976 with two models: the 630CS and 633CSi. Originally the bodies were manufactured byKarmann, but production was later taken in-house to BMW.
In July 1978 a more powerful variant, the 635CSi, was introduced (for the time being not available in North America and Japan) that featured as standard a special close-ratio 5-speed gearbox and a single piece black rear spoiler. The bigger bore and shorter stroke facilitated max 218hp at 5200rpm and a better torque curve. For the first year, the 635CSi was offered in three colors (Polaris, Henna Red, Graphite), and could also be spotted by the front air dam that did not have attached fog lights. These simple cosmetic changes reportedly worked to reduce uplift on the car at high speeds by almost 15% over the non-spoiler body shape. This early model shared suspension components with the inaugural BMW 5-series, the E12.
In 1979 the carburetted 630CS was replaced with the 628CSi; this car had a fuel injected 2.8L engine taken from the BMW 528i.
In 1980 the 635CSi gained the central locking system that is also controlled from the trunk. Also, the E24 body style converted from L-jetronic injection to a Bosch Motronic DME.
In 1982 (Europe) and 1983 (US), the E24 changed slightly in appearance, with an improved interior and slightly modified exterior. At the same time, the 635CSi received a new engine, a slightly smaller-bored and longer-stroked 3430 cc six to replace the former 3453 cc engine and became available with a wide-ratio5-speed manualor anautomatic.
The Good:
One more thing that needs attention that I just noticed is that the central locking system needs some attention. acts funny. nothing too major.