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BMW 633CSi 0–60 Times

The BMW 633CSi 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and MotorWeek and more.

The fastest tested production BMW 633CSi is the 1983 BMW 633CSi Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.00 seconds at 86.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested production BMW 633CSi is the 1983 BMW 633CSi Coupe, which took 8.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.50 seconds at 85.0 mph, according to MotorWeek.

Across the 2 verified production tests of the BMW 633CSi, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.10 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.25 seconds at 85.50 mph.

Fastest 0–60 7.70sec 1983 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60 8.10sec Across 2 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.25sec @ 85.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.50sec 1983 Coupe
1983 BMW 633CSi

Across 2 verified production runs, the BMW 633CSi ranges from 7.70 to 8.50 seconds 0–60, with a 8.10-second average.

The BMW 633CSi is ranked in these lists
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BMW 633CSi 0–60 Times by Generation

1 generation
Generation Years Avg 0–60 Fastest 0–60 Production Tests Notes
E24 1976–1989 8.10s 7.70s — 1983 Coupe 2 The E24 generation (1976–1989) averaged 8.10 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1983 Coupe at 7.70 seconds. Output was 181 hp across 3.2L I-6 configurations.
E24 1976–1989
Avg 0–60 8.10s
Fastest 7.70s
Tests 2
1983 Coupe
The E24 generation (1976–1989) averaged 8.10 seconds to 60 mph across 2 production tests, led by the 1983 Coupe at 7.70 seconds. Output was 181 hp across 3.2L I-6 configurations.
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BMW 633CSi 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

2 production tests · 1 year
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1983 BMW 633CSi

2 production runs
Avg 0–60 8.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.25 sec
Production Tests 2
#01
1983 BMW 633CSi Coupe
7.70sec 0–60
16.00s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
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0–60 mph
7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.00 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
3.2L I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
181 hp
Torque
195 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,350 lbs
Power-to-Weight
18.5 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
17 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#1 of 2 production runs
1983 BMW 633CSi Coupe
#02
1983 BMW 633CSi Coupe
8.50sec 0–60
16.50s ¼ mi @ 85.0 mph
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0–60 mph
8.50 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
85.0 mph
Engine
3.2L I-6
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
5M
Horsepower
181 hp
Torque
195 lb-ft
Curb Weight
3,350 lbs
Power-to-Weight
18.5 lbs/hp
MPG EPA
26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Coupe
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
MotorWeek
Overall Rank
#2 of 2 production runs
1983 BMW 633CSi Coupe

How we verify BMW 633CSi performance data

Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW 633CSi trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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BMW 633CSi 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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BMW 633CSi performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest production BMW 633CSi on record is the 1983 BMW 633CSi Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 7.70 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.00 seconds at 86.0 mph.
The slowest recorded production BMW 633CSi is the 1983 BMW 633CSi Coupe, which takes 8.50 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.50 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across the 2 verified production runs, a BMW 633CSi reaches 60 mph in 8.10 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.25 seconds at roughly 85.5 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year, covering 2 production runs. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and MotorWeek. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
MotorWeek

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW 633CSi can do, not a single marketing claim.

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