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BMW M6 I (E24) gallery (1983–1989)

The classic E24 M6 combined shark-nose styling with the race-bred 24-valve engine derived from the iconic BMW M1 supercar.

All photos 503 I (E24) 9 1983–1989 II (E63/E64) 148 2005–2010 III (F06/F12/F13) 344 2012–2018
BMW M6 I (E24), coupe, red, front three-quarter view — photo 72801 1280 x 960 78 M635CSi (1984–1987)
coupe Classic bright red two-door sport coupe featuring quad round headlights, a sunroof, front grille with performance division badge, rear spoiler, and multi-spoke mesh alloy wheels, shot from a high front three-quarter angle on an asphalt surface.
BMW M6 I (E24), coupe, silver, front three-quarter view — photo 72800 800 x 600 69 M635CSi (1984–1987)
coupe A silver two-door coupe photographed in a dark studio setting with red neon geometric floor lighting from a front three-quarter angle.
BMW M6 I (E24), coupe, red, front three-quarter view — photo 72799 640 x 480 65 M635CSi (1984–1987)
coupe A classic bright red two-door coupe with a distinctive shark-nose front and quad round headlights parked in front of a colorful abstract wall mural.
BMW M6 I (E24) photo 63807 1024 x 768 82 1986–1988
BMW M6 I (E24) photo 63806 1024 x 768 74 1986–1988
BMW M6 I (E24) photo 63805 1280 x 1024 78 1986–1988
BMW M6 I (E24) photo 63804 1600 x 1200 67 M635CSi (1984–1987)
BMW M6 I (E24) photo 63803 1600 x 1200 78 M635CSi (1984–1987)
BMW M6 I (E24), black — photo 63802 1024 x 768 82 M635CSi (1984–1987)
Car interior showing a three-spoke steering wheel, gauge cluster, and left indicator panel.

Debuting in late 1983 as the M635CSi in European markets and officially badged simply as the M6 in North America, the E24 represented BMW Motorsport's premier flagship grand tourer. Powering the coupe was the celebrated 3.5-liter M88/3 inline-six engine (designated S38 with a catalytic converter for North America), featuring dual overhead camshafts and six individual throttle butterflies derived directly from the mid-engine M1 supercar, delivering up to 282 horsepower in peak European specification.

Mated exclusively to a five-speed Getrag manual gearbox and a limited-slip rear differential, the E24 M6 effortlessly achieved top speeds exceeding 150 mph. Its iconic shark-nose front fascia, low-slung stance, BBS alloy wheels, and hand-stitched leather upholstery created an enduring icon of 1980s automotive prestige, establishing a proud legacy that inspired subsequent generations of the BMW M6.