BMW 635CSi Coupé to Group A Specification, 1986
BMW 6 Series I (E24)
BMW 6 Series I (E24)•
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Chassis No.: E24RA284
Estimate: €200,000 - €240,000 EUR
- Prepared to 'CSL' (lightweight) specification by Matter GmbH
- Extensively raced in Italy in period
- CSAI and FISA passports
- Preparata con specifiche CSL (leggera) da Matter GmbH
- Palmares estensivo all'epoca in Italia
- Passaporti CSAI e FISA
"A highly significant car in BMW's history, the M635CSi was the first to carry the famous 'Motorsport' badge that has become synonymous with superlative performance and engineering."
– Supercar World.
Stylish, fast and well engineered, the 635CSi enjoyed a production run lasting into the 1990s, being periodically up-dated in line with its sister models. BMW's 600-Series coupe debuted in 1976 and was mechanically similar to the 700-Series saloons, although introduced before them. Karmann styled like the preceding 3.0CS/CSi, the newcomer was similarly well-specified, featuring all-independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes and power-assisted steering as standard. Brainchild of BMW's Motorsport department, the M635CSi version arrived in 1984.
Its engine was a development of the M1 supercar's 3.5-litre, 24-valve, six-cylinder unit producing 286bhp, the increased power necessitating chassis improvements which included altered weight distribution, revised suspension, bigger brakes and a limited-slip differential. There was also a close-ratio five-speed gearbox (or four-speed multi-mode auto) and a more luxurious interior, while outwardly this ultimate 6-Series model was readily distinguishable by virtue of its 'M Technic' body kit. Performance was emphatically in the supercar league, the M635CSi being capable of reaching 100km/h (62mph) in around 6 seconds on its way to a top speed in excess of 250km/h (155mph).
One of 5,855 examples built, this M635CSi has been prepared to Group A specification and features a lightweight roll cage by race preparation specialists Matter GmbH. Formerly owned by one Ademarco Massa, and almost always driven by him, the BMW has raced at various circuits in Italy including Monza, Vallelunga, Imola, Misano, Magione, and Varano. We are advised by the vendor that the car had also competed in a couple of European Championship races before coming to Italy. The BMW's race history is recorded in the accompanying CSAI Passaporto Tecnico, and the car also comes with an FISA Passeporte Technique. The car is presented in very good overall condition but will, of course, require the customary mechanical and safety checks before returning to the racetrack.
