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BMW 6 Series Coupe
1978 – 1989
Coupé Germany
BMW built the 6 Series Coupe for 11 years, from 1978 to 1989. Only one version was offered: the 3.5L 5MT, good for 218 hp. Compared with the previous generation (1976 – 1979), peak power rose from 185 to 218 hp, and minimum weight went up by 51 kg.
Body styleCoupé
Production1978 – 1989
Variants1
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power218 hp
0–100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed225 km/h
Fuel economy—
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 5MT (218 HP) 3.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 218 hp | 7.5 s | 225 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L6
- Displacement
- 3453 cm3 (211 ci)
- Power
- 160 KW @ 5200 RPM218 HP @ 5200 RPM215 BHP @ 5200 RPM
- Torque
- 224 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM304 Nm @ 4000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 140 mph (225 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 7.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 195/70 VR14
Dimensions
- Length
- 187.2 in (4755 mm)
- Width
- 69 in (1753 mm)
- Height
- 54.5 in (1384 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.3/57.6 in (1,430/1,463 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 103.3 in (2624 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.5 in (140 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.7 cuFT (416 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 3308.3 lbs (1501 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 4177.8 lbs (1895 kg)
Length4,755 mm
Width1,753 mm
Height1,384 mm
Wheelbase2,624 mm
Curb weight1,501 kg
Torque304 Nm
Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.
