The 6 Series is one of the best-looking classics of the Eighties, and this was a lot of car for the money when I bought it more than ten years ago. The L6 featured leather headliner and trim and an automatic gearbox. The main update in 1982 was the entire reworking of the body which included a new front and rear end, which achieved a lighter and stronger vehicle. This was a highlight of the E24, and the beginning of a standard widely used in the future models. All variants offer an incredible amount of car for the money.
Only a total of 5,803 models were ever produced. On the outside, though, it all remained fairly discreet with just a strategically placed M badge on the front grille and rear. So what did he get? In 1987, the equivalent model for the North American U. A 3-speed automatic transmission was optional. The original buyer, however, ordered it de-badged.
Thanks to four-pot racing calipers and huge discs, stopping power is strong, and its handling is the equal of the Alpina. The engine's bigger bore and shorter stroke resulted in 160 kW 215 hp and increased torque in models without a. Despite the power unit being built in Germany, the rest of the conversion work was completed at the only other company outside Germany licensed to do so. This 1989 model is one of the last cars produced, and both a Highline and Motorsport Edition to boot. Tom Walkinshaw was a very clever manager, but always on the limit — we won the race but it had been very close.
Heavily revised suspension plus a lightened and strengthened bodyshell made the new car a significantly better performer. I must admit I find the more common green and blue Deko side-stripe set a touch garish for my sensibilities. The main difference between the M6 and its European counterpart, is that the engine is used instead of the. In context, though, the B9 was an affordable Alpina aimed at a buyer who simply wanted a bit more go and handling capability than standard. Are you looking to buy your dream classic car? The E24 was produced solely in a 2-door coupe body style. Subtle badge makes a 286bhp promise.
A return from warp speed and a tweak of the rotary control on the automatic gearbox moves it from Economy to Sport mode; this engages the electro-hydraulic control system, setting the engine for maximum acceleration — shift points are moved higher up the rev range and top gear is locked out completely. TruckCabinFilter selectedCabinList, null ; truckCabinFilter. If a car has passed the 100,000 miles mark check the timing chain has been changed. No-nonsense Alpina four-spoke steering wheel just begs to be played with. The new rear axle was nearly identical to the trailing arm layout of the , with the addition of an extra top-mounted link.
Aesthetically the overall design is a little chunkier than its predecessor, accentuated by the loss of the E9s satisfying pillarless look. Direct comparisons with the earlier car are inevitable, but because the later chassis is more lithe and the automatic gearbox now a four-speed unit with overdrive top ratio, it feels the generation younger that it is. Plastics are of a high quality and even the standard velour interior, as here, has leather bolsters. In the cabin the benefits are clear — with a seven per cent glass increase, visibility is up a notch. Finished in red with black leather interior. In 1982, the front suspension was upgraded to include twin-pivot lower control arms and the geometry of the rear suspension was revised. The front and rear bumpers and spoilers were redesigned to use a single design worldwide prior to this, models sold in North America used a different design from the rest of the world.
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I think the power would be 150 to 200 horses more, and it would have been a much quicker car than the Jaguar. Upon its presentation, the design anticipated the styling of the future 7 Series E23. Refined for better performance, the suspension was taken from the E12 5-series. Kicking out 9bhp more than in its M1 incarnation — thanks to a higher 10. We are members of the Federation of Small Businesses. This engine has a capacity of 3. The 0-60mph sprint takes just 7.
Output later dropped to 130 kW 174 hp. Luxurious interior blends velour and leather perfectly. It was never intended to race but privateers like Racing Corporation Vienna and Eggenberger Racing proved it could be competitive. Classics on Autotrader is your one-stop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. It would remain competitive until the 1987 arrival of the E30 M3, which was so fast that it immediately put the 6 Series out to pasture. The 628 model was produced until 1987 and was a budget model for the European market.
Considered to be a worthy successor, the E24 went through fairly few body changes during its production run. It would have been a faster car with better aerodynamics, but these were the regulations. A total of 86,000 models of the E24 were produced during its production run that lasted until April 6, 1989. I always look over my shoulder when I walk away. Showcased at the Geneva Motor Show in March of 1976, the 6 Series E24 sport coupes were the successor to the E9 3. Supplied with an MoT certificate with a expiry date of April, 2016 and is currently showing approx 136,461 miles.