BMW M6
Car-ID: OT0056
Vehicle Description
“Bavaria Express”, that’s what the fans called it, affectionately understating. And in the M version with 188 kW (255 hp), the 6 Series coupé was a real Porsche killer. The presentation in Geneva had already been 13 years in the past, when this snappy Bavarian left the factory and was delivered to its first destination, the United States. Under the hood, there was the M88 engine, a 3.5 litre straight six-cylinder also installed in the M1.
On the inside, this M6 wins you over with an elegant colour combination of beige leather, with dashboard and door trim parts contrasting in black. All of the interior gives a neat and very valuable impression. Board computer, air conditioning and electrically adjustable seats with memory function are on the features’ list. The BMW’s exterior, too, makes a very well maintained impression: Paint and chrome are good, the alloys free from kerb damage.
All in all, the M6 displays only slight, age-related traces of wear and tear. Technical approval is valid till 03/2017. A recent Classic Data brief appraisal over € 48,000.- (condition: 2+) is available.
A coupé for connoisseurs, for which the historic plates aren’t far off. A classic it is already.
A high-revving straight six engine, standard drive, and all packaged in an equally expressive as well as timeless coupé shape: Hardly surprising the BMW 6 Series (E24) met with enthusiastic buyers for over 13 years, longer than any other BMW.
Upon its presentation, the design anticipated the styling of the future 7 Series (E23). Inside, there is the driver-related cockpit – a 70s novelty at BMW – with the center console turned slightly towards the driver. Otherwise, the upper-class coupé boasts lush luxury, since the 6 Series was designed for a comfortable ride. And that is not at all contrary to a sporting performance, least of all with the more powerful engines of the 635 CSi.
The 6 Series has the reputation of easy maintenance, and its engines are said to be virtually indestructible. For this reason, this BMW is well placed for a second spring as a classic that is fit for everyday use.
