In his BMW 6 Series Enthusiast's Companion, Jeremy Walton presents the
history of one of BMW's most revered lines: the "Sixers", from the 3.0
liter, 126 mph 630Csi to the 155 mph M6 35Csi with its fabulous 24-valve
motor. Walton discusses 6 Series origins, design and engineering
development, racing history, and sales statistics in both America and
Europe. Features Insider information on the 6 Series engine development
The most comprehensive 6 Series racing history available. Spotter's
Guide detailing technical data and year-by-year model changes for all
E24 models sold in the U.S., including L6 and M6 models. Beautiful Sixer
photos from official BMW archives and well-known BMW racing
photographers. Official factory performance figures and specs for each
year of 6 Series production. Official sales records for both US and
European models. You'll learn about the formation of Bayerische Motoren
Werke from its late nineteenth century manufacturing origins to its
contemporary fame. Devastated by WWII, BMW still managed to become the
manufacturer of one of the world's most luxurious and technically
sophisticated automobile lines. The evolution of BMW luxury sport coupes
leads directly to the 6 Series, as BMW struggles to live up to its own
reputation in creating a new legend. The story is fascinating not only
for the details that the author's painstaking research and long
experience have provided, but also for an understanding of all the
influences at work on BMW in the successful creation of a new line.
Being a BMW story, racing action is never far away. The exciting story
of the 635's underdog role in European racing against the more powerful
V12 Jaguars and the "brick-like" Volvo turbos is faithfully detailed. 6
Series racing in Australia is also recorded. It is the story of a
sensational showroom coupe that BMW never intended to race but which, in
the end, could be proud of a championshIn Print pedigree that many
purpose built competition cars never equal. It is an amazing story told
by an author who was directly involved with the events. The book is
generously illustrated with rare photos and line drawings. New to this
edition is the tale of the author's own experience in buying and
restoring a 6 Series to daily driver status, as well as six appendices
filled with useful statistics and information: German production/US
sales figures; performance figures; factory backed racing achievements;
collectable 6 Series specs; racing chassis numbers and clients, and a
comprehensive spotter s guide outlining year by year production
specifications and changes. The BMW 6 Series Enthusiast's Companion is a
must for all 6 Series owners and admirers who are interested in the
history and evolution of the big, beautiful Bimmer - the car that
seduced so many enthusiasts in the 1970s and 1980s and continues to win
hearts across the globe.
