BMW E24 635 CSI group 2 - John Player Special

Engine: M88 Straight 6 / 3475 cc / 212.1 cu in Power: 420 bhp / 312,9 KW @ 8200 rpm Weight: 1185 kg / 2,613 lbs Top Speed: 260 km/h (162 mph) [quote]Built in 1982 at JPS Teams Terrey Hills workshop. 3500cc / straight-6 /12v engine / 350 hp @7800 rpm. Mid 1983 spec changed with 24v head now producing 420 hp @ 8200 rpm. Also bigger wheels and a larger rear spoiler were added. Driven at selected ATCC events in 1982, '83 and '84 by Jim Richards (AUS), co driven by David Hobbs (GBR) Bathurst '82, Frank Gardner (AUS) '83 and Tony Longhurst (AUS) '84. Converted to Group A spec for 1985. Driven to 2nd place behind Jim opening round 1985 ATCC by Neville Crichton then sold off to privateer. Had numerous owners before the current owner Peter Sturgeon of Christchurch purchase. Driven again by Jim Richards at historic race meetings in Australia & New Zeeland. Currently being restored to 1984 spec by Pip Barkern former head mechanic of the "JPS Team BMW".[/quote] Driver: Michael Lyons (GBR) He finished 7th overall and 1st in class. Filmed with Canon Legria HF G40 + Røde Videomic Pro Related video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pOGt_g6GIE My pictures http://belgian-motorsport.com https://www.flickr.com/photos/belgian-motorsport/sets/ Follow me on Facebook and instagram https://www.facebook.com/Belgian.Motorsport/ https://www.instagram.com/belgianmotorsport/ --------------------------------------------------------- keywords --------------------------------------------------------- loud engine exhaust sound idle revs revving car automobile racecar bmw 635 csi 635cs 635csi m30 straight six straight-6 m-power nurburgring nürburgring e24 jps john player special Michael Lyons mpower m88

Added 7 Sept 2026