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Bmw Group A 635csi

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March 16, 2026

A Rare BMW 635 CSi FIA Group A "Sharknose"
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1983 BMW 635 CSi Group A - Sports Car Market
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100 Years of BMW - The Group A BMW 635CSi It was in 1982 that the world of motorsport saw the introduction of Group A racing, a direct replacement for the FIA's Group 2 regulations for modified touring cars. Taking TWR's lead, BMW scrambled to sanction a Group A version of the latest 635 CSi for the 1983 season. The new racing car was a joint production by BMW specialists Alpina, who supplied the modified six cylinder engine and Schnitzer Motorsport, who were responsible for final assembly.

A Rare BMW 635 CSi FIA Group A "Sharknose"
A Rare BMW 635 CSi FIA Group A "Sharknose" Image via silodrome.com

However, the transition to Group A regulations in 1982 prompted a switch to the company's new 3.5-litre 635 CSi model, the homologation of which led BMW Motorsport to produce approximately 50 competition chassis between 1983 and 1985. From the February 1985 issue of Car and Driver. In many ways, the 635CSi is a superlative car.

BMW 635 CSI Group A - Chassis: E24 RA1-30 - Driver: Christian Traber ...
BMW 635 CSI Group A - Chassis: E24 RA1-30 - Driver: Christian Traber ... Image via www.ultimatecarpage.com

It produces prodigious speed, thanks to its new 3.4. BMW 635CSi Group A The Ultimate Touring Car In the early 1980s, the BMW 635CSi entered the international touring car scene as a dominant force under Group A regulations. Combining Bavarian engineering with a sleek coupé design, it became a true symbol of power and prestige in motorsport.

A Rare BMW 635 CSi FIA Group A "Sharknose"
A Rare BMW 635 CSi FIA Group A "Sharknose" Image via silodrome.com

"It had power, it had balance, and it had presence. On the outside, the BMW 635CSi was instantly recognisable thanks to the special decorative stripes on its flanks, new spoilers at the front and rear and BBS wheels with a cross. TGR Staff - 11/18/2022 BMW dominated the European Touring Car Championship (ETCC) in the 1970s with its 3.0 CSL "Batmobile" winning six Drivers' and six Manufacturers' titles in just seven years.

1983 BMW 635CSi Group A | Paris 2023 | RM Sotheby's
1983 BMW 635CSi Group A | Paris 2023 | RM Sotheby's Image via rmsothebys.com

But in 1982 Group A regulations required a switch to the company's new 3.5-litre 635 CSi model, the homologation of which prompted Alpina and Schnitzer Motorsport to jointly produce. Table of Contents BMW 635 CSi Overview and History The BMW 635 CSi emerged as Bavaria's flagship grand tourer in 1983, representing the pinnacle of BMW's E24 6 Series lineup. BMW developed this high-performance coupe to compete directly with Mercedes-Benz's luxury offerings and establish dominance in the premium GT segment.

A Rare BMW 635 CSi FIA Group A "Sharknose"
A Rare BMW 635 CSi FIA Group A "Sharknose" Image via silodrome.com

This is an FIA Group A BMW 635 CSi, this model series was built in the mid-1980s by BMW Motorsport with input from Alpina, specifically to take the fight to BMW's competitors in the hotly contested world of touring car and GT racing. Vehicle history and comps for 1984 BMW 635 CSI Groupe A VIN: 1382003 - including sale prices, photos, and more.

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