Skip to main content
RedlineArchive
BrowseMarquesTimelineMapDecadesSubmit

RedlineArchive

The ultimate curated collection of automotive video content. From barn finds to hypercars.

BrowseMarquesClassesDecadesSubmit a ClipAboutContactEditorial PolicyArticles

© 2026 RedlineArchive. All footage remains the property of its original creators.

Privacy PolicyTerms of UseSupport

Developed with love as a personal project by Jamie McDonnell

ui-ux-design.comai-consultancy.company
BMW E24 635 CSI group 2 - John Player Special — RedlineArchive
PreviousUse arrow keysNext
0 views
Share this clip

BMW E24 635 CSI group 2 - John Player Special

BMW E24
1980s1982Track Day


Know someone who'd love this clip?

Share it with friends and fellow fans.

Share this clip

Keep Exploring

1970s1990sAll CarsAll ClassesAll Decades
Engine Sound
Restoration
youtube

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

About BMW E24

The BMW E24 is the first generation of BMW 6 Series range of grand tourer cars, which was produced from January 1976 to 1989 and replaced the BMW E9 coupé. The E24 was produced solely in a 2-door coupé body style. All models used petrol straight-six engines, with the majority (aside from the M635CSi/M6 model) using a version of the BMW M30 engine family. The E24 shared many parts with the E12 5 series, and in 1982 was updated with parts from the newly released E28 5 series. The M635CSi is the fi...

More about BMW E24→

Added 7 Sept 2026

Browse by Type
More from 1980s
All track-day

More from the 1980s

View all →
Thumbnail for BMW E31 Buyers Guide   Part 2 - The Engine Bay by BMW E3111:46

BMW E31 Buyers Guide Part 2 - The Engine Bay

BMW E31

1980s
Thumbnail for 1988 Bond Owners' Club National Rally, Morecambe by Sharp's Commercials19:20

1988 Bond Owners' Club National Rally, Morecambe

Sharp's Commercials

1980s
Thumbnail for 1986 BMW 635CSi 5-Speed by BMW4:17

1986 BMW 635CSi 5-Speed

BMW

1980s
Thumbnail for ► BMW M635 CSi – High Speed on the Nürburgring Circuit by Bmw m6, BMW1:19

► BMW M635 CSi – High Speed on the Nürburgring Circuit

Bmw m6, BMW

1980s

More from BMW E24

View all →
Thumbnail for BMW E24 635 CSI Group 2 - amazing straight-6 scream & Flames (Nürburgring 2019) by BMW E242:25

BMW E24 635 CSI Group 2 - amazing straight-6 scream & Flames (Nürburgring 2019)

BMW E24

2010sEngine Sound
Thumbnail for 1984 BMW E24 633csi 5 Speed Test Drive by BMW E241:23

1984 BMW E24 633csi 5 Speed Test Drive

BMW E24

1980s
Thumbnail for BMW E24 635CSi - 0-230km/h Acceleration by BMW E241:26

BMW E24 635CSi - 0-230km/h Acceleration

BMW E24

Top Speed Run
Thumbnail for BMW e24 @ Bikernieki LTV 5 posms.VOB by BMW E240:54

BMW e24 @ Bikernieki LTV 5 posms.VOB

BMW E24