6 Series (E24)

The BMW E24 is the first generation of BMW 6 Series grand tourer coupés which was produced from January 1976 to 1989 and replaced the BMW E9 coupés.

The E24 was produced solely in a 2-door coupe body style.Aside from the M635CSi models, the E24 was powered by a range of BMW M30 six-cylinder engines. Initially based on the E12 5 Series chassis, the E24 switched to the newer E28 5 Series chassis in 1982.

The M635CSi is the first of the BMW M6 model line and is the third BMW M-badged car. It is powered by the M88/3 straight-six engine. In North America, the vehicle is badged as "M6" and uses the less powerful BMW S38 engine.

Although the BMW 8 Series was released as production of the E24 was ending, the 8 Series is considered a separate model line and therefore not a successor to the E24. The E24's successor, the E63 6 Series, was released in 2004 after a 16-year hiatus.