Mr. Schaubach purchased this car new in 1986 from the local BMW store and used it for several years as a daily driver. It is an all-original survivor with less than 26,000 miles on it.
The M6 lineage began in 1983 with the M635CSi model of the E24 6 cyl. Range, which was powered by the M88/3 DOHC straight-six engine (which was a modified version of the engine used in the BMW M1 supercar). In most countries, the model was badged the M635CSi, however the equivalent model in North America and Japan was simply badged in “M6”.
The M6 version, sold in North America and Japan, used the S38B35 engine (with catalytic converter), which generated 256 hp and 243 lb⋅ft at the same engine speeds. The catalyzed engine was also used in European and other market cars beginning in the summer of 1987, with identical specifications to the federalized engine. The sole transmission for all models was a 5-speed Getrag 280manual transmission.
According to BMW, the car can accelerate from 0–60 mph in 5.8 and 6.8 seconds for the European and North American versions respectively. The curb weights of the 1987 models are 3,340 lb. for the M635 CSi and 3,569 lb. for the M6. A top speed of 158 mph) made the European M635CSi the second fastest BMW automobile ever built next to the M1. The quarter mile time for the M635 CSi has been recorded at 14.5 seconds while 100 mph is achieved in 15 seconds.
A total of 5,855 cars were produced. Of these, 1,677 cars were imported to North America. Due to the elongated front and rear bumpers, the length of the U.S. models is 193.8 in.
Production of the E24 M635CSi/M6 ended in 1989.
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