What is a Motorsport M635CSi?? |
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BMW 630CS
Newbie Joined: 04-September-2004 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 7 |
Topic: What is a Motorsport M635CSi?? Posted: 04-September-2004 at 04:28 |
Hi All,
I'm a huge BMW 6-series enthousiast from Holland, owning one of the earliest 6-ers, a 630CS (Carburetted model) built on June 30th 1976, # 453 off the Karmann production line. In the June 2001 issue of BMW Car which I recently came across, I discovered a Buying advise for the M635CSi. In that article a Mr. David Connell of the BMW M-Power Club UK was mentioned owning a very rare M635CSi type, the Motorsport edition. It has slightly more horsepower (292 i.s.o 286), and different bodykit (spoilers?), and even leather in the boot! (I wonder where that is fitted then..) It was said only 12 of these cars were ever made. Was this a one-off UK special? I never came across one anywhere else in Europe. Were they built by BMW, or later modified through UK dealerships? What was done with the engine to increase the BHP from 286 to 292? It seems so little extra to do a lot of work for on the engine. I know of the Motorsport Edition of the normal 635CSi in the UK sold from 1988 onwards, but this is a M6 Motorsport Edition, which seems to be something else. It is also not to be confused with the Highline option which was also possible on the M6 cars. I'm researching everything there is to know about BMW 6-series cars, and although I already have a huge archive, I'm missing details about this special M6. I was just wondering if anybody in the UK knows more about this very special M6 type, or perhaps owns one, and can tell me more about the specific details. Thanks a lot for your help! Kind Coupé Regards from Holland, |
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Horsetan
Really Senior Member II Say Neigh to Gatsos Joined: 11-April-2003 Location: Please let it be Ireland Status: Offline Points: 6381 |
Posted: 04-September-2004 at 10:56 |
Basically, yes, it did appear to be UK only. Of the original 12 sold here, only 4 or 5 are still here... In fact, the David R. Cornell you mention has tweaked his even further, so it's strictly no longer original. |
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BMW 630CS
Newbie Joined: 04-September-2004 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 7 |
Posted: 04-September-2004 at 11:03 |
Hi,
Thanks for your answer. Do you perhaps have any more specific details regarding the spec. of these cars? Do you perhaps know how i could get in touch with Mr David Connell? (e-mail, website ?) Good to hear at least a couple of these cars are still there! Any further info is highly appreciated! Kind Coupé Regards, |
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Horsetan
Really Senior Member II Say Neigh to Gatsos Joined: 11-April-2003 Location: Please let it be Ireland Status: Offline Points: 6381 |
Posted: 04-September-2004 at 11:07 |
Mr. Cornell was a member of the former BMW Drivers Club UK, and is a very private individual.
He might be a member of the BMW Car Club GB. You will need to contact the Membership Secretary. |
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Sohlman
Really Senior Member II Coupe Chairman Joined: 19-August-2003 Location: Surrey Status: Offline Points: 1259 |
Posted: 08-September-2004 at 17:30 |
I have been informed that he is not a member of the BMW Car Club due to a falling out a number of years ago. That said they may still have his details as he used to look after the M power section, again so i am told.
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Sunday 10th July Brooklands Sharkfest and Big Coupe Day. Coupe Events
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kevin
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Posted: 08-September-2004 at 17:43 |
David and his car are featured in the Oct 04 issue of Total BMW magazine.
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Kevin
'04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) ’95 E34 M5 ’89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
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Horsetan
Really Senior Member II Say Neigh to Gatsos Joined: 11-April-2003 Location: Please let it be Ireland Status: Offline Points: 6381 |
Posted: 09-September-2004 at 16:44 |
...and he graced us with his presence (and his car) at Sharkfest. You may have spotted "606 DRC". |
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BMW 630CS
Newbie Joined: 04-September-2004 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 7 |
Posted: 10-September-2004 at 14:46 |
Hi all,
Thanks for all the info sofar. I'll try to get a copy of the mentioned magazine in one of the better Dutch newsstands. Perhaps the article will reveal all there is to know about this special limited series of UK M6 cars. Kind Coupé regards from Holland, Ronald. |
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