RE: Techno Classica: BMW
Thursday 22nd March 2012
One of the things that makes Essen special is the cooperation between manufacturer classic departments and the enthusiast-run clubs that are a big part of the German car scene.
Beautiful E21 320 part of 3 Series displayWhich means when your jaw drops at the breadth of the display on the BMW stand at the Techno Classica you're not just admiring the jewels from the firm's own collection - you're looking at privately owned cars too, with no demarcation between them.
Gorgeous E28 Alpina B7 turboThough on that score the Alpinas on the other side of the hall are equally tempting, especially the gorgeous E28 Alpina B7. One of the privately-owned club cars, it's based on the contemporary 535i, turbocharged to 300hp and, later, 320hp. Truly gorgeous, the shocking yellow V12, 8 Series-based B12 5.7 is another stand-out car from the BMW club.
Techno Classica: BMW
40 years of M cars and some very tasty Alpinas make it worth the trip to Essen alone
Beautiful E21 320 part of 3 Series display
Centre of the display is the 3 Series, no surprise given the recent launch of the new F30 generation and celebrated here with some immaculate older 3s, a mint base-spec E21 320 among them.
Flanking this is a display of both road and motorsport product celebrating 40 years of the M division. The ice white M1 still looks gorgeous, the 1971 3.0 S is a classic six-cylinder BMW saloon and the nifty little 1961 700 RS hillclimb racer - driven by Hans Stuck - a rarity you've probably never seen or heard of before. The undoubted highlight of this display is, however, the 1976 Gruppe 2 (sounds cooler using the German description!) 2002 touring car. Boasting 195hp, 845kg and fat side exhausts it's the one we'd most like to pocket and run away with!
Gorgeous E28 Alpina B7 turbo
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Discussion
I miss my E21 323i...so...I bought an old E24 M635 CSi last weekend.
What a car. Sibilant straight six hum gives way to a growl, the interior is superb, and the steering is alot better than my old E21 as is the grip, although the gear change of the Getrag 280/5 is notchy compared to the Getrag 245 of my old 323i.
This E24 has everything you need, not too much power, solid build, light weight compared to todays rubbish, ABS, great steering, pedals, gear change, amazing engine and great handling.
what more could you ask for?
What a car. Sibilant straight six hum gives way to a growl, the interior is superb, and the steering is alot better than my old E21 as is the grip, although the gear change of the Getrag 280/5 is notchy compared to the Getrag 245 of my old 323i.
This E24 has everything you need, not too much power, solid build, light weight compared to todays rubbish, ABS, great steering, pedals, gear change, amazing engine and great handling.
what more could you ask for?
Marquis Rex said:
I miss my E21 323i...so...I bought an old E24 M635 CSi last weekend.
What a car. Sibilant straight six hum gives way to a growl, the interior is superb, and the steering is alot better than my old E21 as is the grip, although the gear change of the Getrag 280/5 is notchy compared to the Getrag 245 of my old 323i.
This E24 has everything you need, not too much power, solid build, light weight compared to todays rubbish, ABS, great steering, pedals, gear change, amazing engine and great handling.
what more could you ask for?
congrats. got any pics? how much do these weigh? i always thought they were far from a lightweight considering the age but probably wrong?What a car. Sibilant straight six hum gives way to a growl, the interior is superb, and the steering is alot better than my old E21 as is the grip, although the gear change of the Getrag 280/5 is notchy compared to the Getrag 245 of my old 323i.
This E24 has everything you need, not too much power, solid build, light weight compared to todays rubbish, ABS, great steering, pedals, gear change, amazing engine and great handling.
what more could you ask for?
loving the E34 M5 touring!!
E34 M5 Touring, M1 and 2002 please.E38Ross said:
Marquis Rex said:
I miss my E21 323i...so...I bought an old E24 M635 CSi last weekend.
What a car. Sibilant straight six hum gives way to a growl, the interior is superb, and the steering is alot better than my old E21 as is the grip, although the gear change of the Getrag 280/5 is notchy compared to the Getrag 245 of my old 323i.
This E24 has everything you need, not too much power, solid build, light weight compared to todays rubbish, ABS, great steering, pedals, gear change, amazing engine and great handling.
what more could you ask for?
congrats. got any pics? how much do these weigh? i always thought they were far from a lightweight considering the age but probably wrong?What a car. Sibilant straight six hum gives way to a growl, the interior is superb, and the steering is alot better than my old E21 as is the grip, although the gear change of the Getrag 280/5 is notchy compared to the Getrag 245 of my old 323i.
This E24 has everything you need, not too much power, solid build, light weight compared to todays rubbish, ABS, great steering, pedals, gear change, amazing engine and great handling.
what more could you ask for?
Kerb weight tested as 1570kg
Weight distribution % F/R 53/47
Test weight 1747kg ( testers/test equipment )
0-60 6.0 seconds
0-100 15.1 seconds
ss 1/4 14.6 @ 99
Edited by s m on Thursday 22 March 14:37
Marquis Rex said:
I miss my E21 323i...so...I bought an old E24 M635 CSi last weekend.
What a car. Sibilant straight six hum gives way to a growl, the interior is superb, and the steering is alot better than my old E21 as is the grip, although the gear change of the Getrag 280/5 is notchy compared to the Getrag 245 of my old 323i.
This E24 has everything you need, not too much power, solid build, light weight compared to todays rubbish, ABS, great steering, pedals, gear change, amazing engine and great handling.
what more could you ask for?
I have an M635CSi also, they are great cars aren't they. Similar to a 911 but rarer, faster, better looking and 4 proper seatsWhat a car. Sibilant straight six hum gives way to a growl, the interior is superb, and the steering is alot better than my old E21 as is the grip, although the gear change of the Getrag 280/5 is notchy compared to the Getrag 245 of my old 323i.
This E24 has everything you need, not too much power, solid build, light weight compared to todays rubbish, ABS, great steering, pedals, gear change, amazing engine and great handling.
what more could you ask for?
I thought I knew quite a bit about BMW, but... WowLeaving on the Friday 0200hrs Dunkirk ferry,then on to the show, luckily I have a friend and fellow Alpina owner who lives very close to Essen.
Will park at his place then get the Ubahn to the show.
Have been advised to avoid the weekend, as it gets mobbed.
Really looking forward to seeing all those classic cars, especially the BM's and Alpina's.
Will park at his place then get the Ubahn to the show.
Have been advised to avoid the weekend, as it gets mobbed.
Really looking forward to seeing all those classic cars, especially the BM's and Alpina's.
B10BRW said:
Leaving on the Friday 0200hrs Dunkirk ferry,then on to the show, luckily I have a friend and fellow Alpina owner who lives very close to Essen.
Will park at his place then get the Ubahn to the show.
Have been advised to avoid the weekend, as it gets mobbed.
Really looking forward to seeing all those classic cars, especially the BM's and Alpina's.
I´m looking forward to seeing you tomorrow.Will park at his place then get the Ubahn to the show.
Have been advised to avoid the weekend, as it gets mobbed.
Really looking forward to seeing all those classic cars, especially the BM's and Alpina's.
Uwe
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