BMW E24

The BMW E24 is a 2-door coupe manufactured by the BMW in between the years 1976-1989.

The 630CS and 633CSi were the first models in the E24 manufactured in the year 1976 and later in the year 1978, a new and powerful variant 635CSi has been launched that featured black rear spoiler and five speed gearbox.

BMW E24 480
BMW E24
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In the year 1979 the 630CS version has been launched with a 2.8L fuel injected engine. In the year 1982 and 1983 several changes have been done to the E24 which included the new engine with a capacity of 3430 cc, modified exteriors and interiors and a wider five speed automatic transmission.

In the year 1984 the M635CSi has been launched. It featured 415 mm wheels wrapped with Michelin TRX tires and the engine delivered an output power of 282 bhp.

The E24 manufactured in the year 1988 featured one type of bumper and ellipsoid headlamps and finally the production of the E24 has ended in the year 1989.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: 2-door coupe
Configuration: Front Engine
Engine: 2.8L I6 and 3.5L I6
Transmission: 4 or 5 Speed Manual and 3 or 4 Speed Automatic
Wheelbase: 103.4 inches
Length: 187.2 inches
Width: 67.9 inches
Height: 53.7 inches
Weight: 3351 lbs

The versions in the E24 are

628CSi
The 628CSi was manufactured in between the years 1978-1987. It featured a six cylinder incline engine with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection. The capacity of the engine is 2788 cc; it delivered an output power of 181 hp at 5800 rpm, 173 lb-ft torque at 4200 rpm and the top speed is about 134 mph.

630CS
The 628CSi was manufactured in between the years 1976-1979. It featured a six cylinder incline engine with single downdraft carburetor. The capacity of the engine is 2985 cc; it delivered an output power of 182 hp at 5800 rpm, 188 lb-ft torque at 3,500 rpm and the top speed is about 130 mph.

633CSi
The 633CSi was manufactured in between the years 1976-1982. It featured a six cylinder incline engine with Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection. The capacity of the engine is 3210 cc; it delivered an output power of 194 hp at 5500 rpm, 209 lb-ft torque at 4300 rpm and the top speed is about 134 mph.

635CSi
The 635CSi was manufactured in between the years 1982-1989. It featured a six cylinder incline engine with Bosch Motronic fuel injection. The capacity of the engine is 3430 cc; it delivered an output power of 215 hp at 5,200 rpm, 224 lb-ft torque at 4,000 rpm and the top speed is about 140 mph.

M635CSi
The M635CSi was manufactured in between the years 1983-1989. It featured a six cylinder incline engine with Bosch Motronic fuel injection. The capacity of the engine is 3453 cc; it delivered an output power of 282 hp at 6500 rpm, 246 lb-ft torque at 4500 rpm and the top speed is about 158 mph.

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BMW E23

The BMW E23 is four door luxury car manufactured in between the years 1977-1986.

The BMW E23 is also the first to feature power seats, leather and wooden interiors, power windows, anti-lock braking system, climate control, and on board computer. The BMW E23 was upgraded for every year and the latter versions featured air bags, four speed automatic and manual transmissions and five speed manual and automatic transmissions.

BMW E23 480
BMW E23
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The BMW E23 featured 2.5 L I6 engine with fuel injection and the latter models featured 3.5 L I6 engine with Bosch L-jetronic system. In the year 1983 some changes have been done to the car which included the spoiler, bumpers, instrument panel, dashboard and the Motronic engine with a capacity of 3430 cc. also in the year 1984 the car featured Michelin tyres, power seats, and four speed automatic transmission was available optionally.

In the year 1984 a special model known as 745i has been manufactured. It featured a 3.2 L M30 six cylinder engine with five speed automatic transmission. It also featured leather dashboard, radio control and gasoline fired heaters.

The models in the BMW E23 are

728
It featured I6 engine with a capacity of 2788 cc that delivered an output power of 170 bhp at 5800 rpm and 172 lb-ft at 4000 rpm.

728i
It featured I6 engine with a capacity of 2788 cc that delivered an output power of 181 bhp at 5800 rpm and 173 lb-ft at 4200 rpm.

730
It featured I6 engine with a capacity of 2985 cc that delivered an output power of 181 bhp at 5800 rpm and 188 lb-ft at 3500 rpm.

732i
It featured I6 engine with a capacity of 3500 cc that delivered an output power of 300 bhp at 5500 rpm and 310 lb-ft at 4500 rpm.

733i
It featured I6 engine with a capacity of 3205 cc that delivered an output power of 194 bhp at 5500 rpm and 206 lb-ft at 4300 rpm.

735i
It featured I6 engine with a capacity of 3430 cc that delivered an output power of 215 bhp at 5200 rpm and 224 lb-ft at 4000 rpm.

745i
It featured I6 engine with a capacity of 3430 cc that delivered an output power of 249 bhp at 4900 rpm and 276 lb-ft at 2200 rpm.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: 4-door saloon
Configuration: Front Engine
Engine: 2.5 L I6 and 3.5 L I6
Transmissions: 3 or 4 speed automatic and 4 or 5 speed Manual
Wheelbase: 110 inches
Length: 191.3 inches
Width: 70.9 inches
Height: 56.3 inches
Weight: 3682 lbs

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BMW 2002 Turbo

The BMW 2002 Turbo was a four door car manufactured in between the years 1973-1974.

The BMW 2002 Turbo was first displayed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in the year 1973 and the BMW 2002 Turbo was never sold in United States. The body of the BMW 2002 Turbo is made of unitary steel. It featured McPherson struts, coil springs and lower lateral arms on the front suspension and the rear suspension featured semi trailing arms, coil springs, and anti roll bar. The BMW 2002 featured ventilated disc brakes on the front wheels and drum brakes on the rear wheels.

BMW 2002 Turbo 480

The BMW 2002 Turbo featured straight-4 engine with Kugelfischer Fuel injection, two valves per cylinder and five speed manual transmission. The engine delivered an output power of 170 bhp at 5800 rpm and 178 lb-ft torque at 4000 rpm. The BMW 2002 Turbo reaches the speed of 60 mph in 7.5 seconds and the top speed is about 130 mph.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: 4-door coupe
Configuration: Front Engine
Engine: Straight-4
Power: 170 bhp at 5800 rpm
Torque: 178 lb-ft at 4000 rpm
Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Wheelbase: 98.3 inches
Length: 166 inches
Width: 64.0 inches
Height: 55.5 inches
Weight: 2381 lbs
0-60 mph: 7.5 sec
Top speed: 130 mph

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BMW 335

The BMW 335 is a sports car manufactured in between the years 1939-1941.

The BMW 335 was launched following the success of BMW 326 in the year 1936. The BMW 335 contained the same features of BMW 326 and the only changes compared to BMW 326 are the BMW 335 featured a new six cylinder in-line engine with a capacity of 3485 cc, extended chassis and wheelbase.

BMW 335 480
BMW 335
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The BMW 335 featured large drum brakes on all the wheels and it is also the first car to feature four speed manual transmission.

The BMW 335 consisted of a Straight-6 OHV engine that was fed by Solex carburetor. The capacity of the engine is 3485 cc, it delivered an output power of 90 bhp at 3500 rpm and the top speed is about 90 mph.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: sports car
Configuration: Front Engine
Engine: Straight-6 OHV
Capacity: 3485 cc
Power: 90 bhp at 3500 rpm
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
Wheelbase: 117.3 inches
Length: 190.6 inches
Width: 66.9 inches
Height: 66.5 inches
Weight: 2866 lbs
Top speed: 90 mph

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BMW 328

The BMW 328 is a sports car manufactured in between the years 1936-1940.

The BMW 328 featured the latest technology of that period, such as hemispherical combustion engine and tubular space frame, it is also considered as the best car in terms of handling and performance of its time.

BMW 328 480
BMW 328
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The BMW 328 was also victorious at Mille Miglia, an open road race in the year 1938, RAC Rally in the year 1939, stood in the fifth place in the 24 hours of Le Mans race in the year 1939 and outright winner in the year 1940.

The body of the BMW 328 is made of aluminum and steel. The car features hydraulic shock absorbers and the front suspension features swing axle with leaf springs and the rear suspensions features live axle. It features 11-in wheels with drum brakes on all the wheels.

The BMW 328 features Straight-6 OHV with four speed manual transmission. The bore measures 66 mm and the stroke measures 96 mm. The capacity of the engine is 1971 cc, it delivers an output power of 59 KW at 5000 rpm and the top speed is about 93 mph.

Specifications

Vehicle Type: sports car
Configuration: Front Engine
Engine: Straight-6 OHV
Capacity: 1971 cc
Power: 59 KW at 5000 rpm
Transmissions: 4-Speed Manual
Wheelbase: 94.5 inches
Length: 153.5 inches
Width: 61.0 inches
Height: 55.1 inches
Weight: 1830 lbs

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