1978 BMW 6 Series Specifications

Specifications

1977 1978 1979 1982 1983 1984

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1977 - 1989
Price :	$24,870
Weight :	3360 lbs \| 1524.07 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 6
Displacement :	3210 cc \| 195.9 cu in. \| 3.2 L.
Power :	177 HP (130.272 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	196 Ft-Lbs (266 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 89 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Compression :	8.0:1
Main Bearings :	7
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection

Inline 6
Displacement :	3453 cc \| 210.7 cu in. \| 3.5 L.
Power :	215 BHP (158.24 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 93 mm.
Stroke :	3.3 in \| 84 mm.
Main Bearings :	7
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection

Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic

Production Figures

Total BMW Production for 1978 :	320,853
1978 BMW 6 Series

Handling

1978 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$17,000
Avg. Home :	$54,800
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.63

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 BMW 6 Series? A: The 1978 BMW 6 Series has a wheelbase size of 103.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1978 BMW 6 Series? A: The 1978 BMW 6 Series has a length of 192.70 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1978 BMW 6 Series? A: The 1978 BMW 6 Series has a width of 67.90 inches.

Q: How much did the 1978 BMW 6 Series cost when new?A: The 1978 BMW 6 Series had a base price of approximately $24,870 (USD).

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 BMW 6 Series? A: The 1978 BMW 6 Series was offered as a 630 Coupe, Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did BMW produce in 1978? A: BMW produced 320,853 automobiles in 1978.

Q: What engines did the 1978 BMW 6 Series have? A: The 1978 BMW 6 Series had the following engine options: Inline 6 (3210 cc | 195.9 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 177 HP (130.272 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 196 Ft-Lbs (266 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Inline 6 (3453 cc | 210.7 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 215 BHP (158.24 KW) @ 5200 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1978 BMW 6 Series have? A: The 1978 BMW 6 Series had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.