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BMW E24 6 Series (1976–1989): specs and known issues

The BMW E24 6 Series was produced 1976–1989, in the grand tourer class, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.

Specs from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)

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E24 at a glance

ProductionJanuary 1976 – April 1989 / 86,216 produced[1]
ClassGrand tourer[1]
Body styleCoupe[1]
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive[1]
Wheelbase2630 mm (103.5 in)[1]
Length4755 mm (187.2 in) / US: 4923 mm (193.8 in)[1]
Width1725 mm (67.9 in)[1]
Height1365 mm (53.7 in)[1]
Curb weight1450–1619 kg (3197–3569 lb)[1]

Engines offered

Engine pages whose Wikipedia car list names the E24. It can include markets or variants, so confirm your engine code.

M30 1968–1995M88/S38 1978–1989
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Generations and body styles

Related models

More 6 Series chassis codes: E63 · E64 · F12 · F13 · F06 · G32

Other BMWs that started in the 1970s: E21 3 Series · E12 5 Series · E23 7 Series · E26 M1

Common questions

When was the BMW E24 6 Series produced?

January 1976 – April 1989 / 86,216 produced, per Wikipedia.

Which engines were offered in the BMW E24 6 Series?

Engines whose Wikipedia articles name E24: M30, M88/S38. Check your car's engine code before relying on this list.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: BMW 6 Series (E24) (revision 1358361056, read 2026-10-23)

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