The Usual Stuff

Saturday 20 June 2009

BMW E24 6 Series

The E24 6 series was introduced in 1976. It was available as 2 door coupe. There
were two models available: the 630 CS and the 633 CSi. The 630 CS had a M30
6 cylinder engine with 185 HP. The 633 CSi also had a six cylinder but now with
200 HP. In 1978 BMW introduced the 635 CSi. This model also had a six cylinder
but now with 218 HP and a top speed of 230 km/h. The 635 CSi had sport seats,
alloy wheels, a front and a rear spoiler. In 1979 the 630 CS was replaced with
a 628 CSi. It had a six cylinder engine with 184 HP. In 1982 the 6 series received
a facelift. They now had a new dashboard and a service indicator. The 633 CSi
went out of production. In 1986 the 628 CSi was no longer available. The 635 CSi
now was available with or without catalist. The catalist version had 185 HP. In
1987 the catalist version received more power. It now had 211 HP. In 1989 the
new 8 series was introduced so the 6 series went out of production in 1990.


BMW Colors



BMW E24 Coupe


Color: Number: Year:

Akaziengrün 179 1985 -
Alpinweiss 146 1979 -
Basaltblau 180 1981 - 1985
Biskayablau 140 1978 - 1981
Bordeauxrot 053 1977 - 1978
Chamonix 085 1976 - 1979
Gazellenbeige 128 1985 -
Golf 070 1976 - 1977
Hennarot 052 1977 - 1985
Iberischrot 016 1978 - 1979
Inka 022 1976
Jadegrün 078 1976 - 1978
Karminrot 172 1985 -
Korall 020 1976 - 1977
Lapisblau 173 1981 -
Malaga 021 1976
Madeira 027 1976 - 1978
Mitgrün 079 1976 - 1977
Ozeanblau 054 1977 - 1981
Pastellblau 044 1976 - 1978
Phönix 028 1976 - 1977
Pusstagrün 194 1981 - 1985
Safaribeige 147 1979 - 1985
Saturnblau 176 1985 -
Savannabeige 187 1981 - 1985
Schilfgrün 062 1977 - 1978
Schwarz 086 1976 -
Sepiabraun 142 1978 - 1981
Sierrabeige 012 1976 - 1979
Verona 024 1976
Zederngrün 141 1978 - 1981
Zinnoberrot 138 1985 -

Achatgrün Metallic 177 1977 - 1979
Amazonit Metallic 063 1977 - 1979
Anthrazitgrau Metallic 055 1976 - 1979
Arktisblau Metallic 045 1976 -
Ascotgrau Metallic 151 1979 - 1982
Bahamabeige Metallic 170 1982 -
Balticblau Metallic 178 1981 - 1985
Brasilbraun Metallic 154 1979 - 1982
Bronzitbeige Metallic 139 1983 -
Burgundrot Metallic 199 1982 -
Cosmosblau Metallic 185 1985 -
Delphin Metallic 184 1982 -
Diamantschwarz Metallic 181 1985 -
Fjort Metallic 037 1976 - 1979
Granatrot Metallic 025 1976
Graphit Metallic 087 1977 - 1985
Karneolrot Metallic 155 1979 - 1980
Kaschmir Metallic 143 1978 - 1983
Kastanienrot Metallic 157 1980 - 1982
Olivingrün Metallic 153 1979 - 1981
Opalgrün Metallic 171 1981 - 1985
Platanengrün Metallic 188 1985 -
Polaris Metallic 060 1976 -
Resedagrün Metallic 075 1976 - 1981
Rubinrot Metallic 018 1976 - 1979
Saphirblau Metallic 149 1979 - 1985
Topasbraun Metallic 013 1976 - 1979
Turmalingrün Metallic 064 1977 - 1979
Zobelbraun Metallic 196 1985 -
Zypressengrün Metallic 152 1979 - 1982



BMW Specifications



BMW E24 Coupe


Model: Engine: Power: Topspeed: Year:

628CSi M30 6 cylinder 184 HP 212 km/h 1979 - 1986
630CS M30 6 cylinder 185 HP 210 km/h 1976 - 1979
633CSi M30 6 cylinder 200 HP 215 km/h 1976 - 1982
635CSi M30 6 cylinder 218 HP 229 km/h 1978 - 1990



BMW Scale Models



BMW E24 6 Series


Model: Color: Manufacturer: Scale:

633 CSi Red Siku 1:60
633 CSi Green Metallic Siku 1:60
633 CSi Red Herpa 1:87
633 CSi Beige Herpa 1:87
633 CSi Dark Blue Herpa 1:87
633 CSi Silver Metallic Herpa 1:87
633 CSi Light Blue Metallic Herpa 1:87
635 CSi Burgundrot Autoart (BMW) 1:18
635 CSi Dunkelblau Autoart (BMW) 1:18
635 CSi Dark Blue Anson 1:18
635 CSi Silver Metallic Anson 1:18
635 CSi Kaminrot AutoArt 1:18
635 CSi Bronzitbeige Metallic AutoArt 1:18
635 CSi Delphin Metallic AutoArt 1:18
635 CSi Graublau Metallic AutoArt 1:18
635 CSi Lachssilber Metallic AutoArt 1:18
635 CSi Malachitgrün Metallic AutoArt 1:18
635 CSi Royalblau Metallic AutoArt 1:18
635 CSi Rubinrot Metallic AutoArt 1:18
635 CSi Rubinrot Minichamps (BMW) 1:43
635 CSi Polarissilber Minichamps (BMW) 1:43
635 CSi Fjordblau Metallic Minichamps 1:43

635 CSi Art Car various AutoArt 1:18
635 CSi USA Art Car various AutoArt 1:18



Sunday 14 June 2009

BMW E60 5 Series


A complete new model, introduced in 2003. First available as 520i, 530i and 530d
diesel, but a 525i and 545i will follow soon. More information will follow ...

BMW Colors



BMW E60 Sedan


Color: Number: Year:

Alpinweiss III 300 2003 - present
Schwarz II 668 2003 - present

Amethystgrau Metallic A09 2003 - present
Barberarot Metallic A39 2005 - present
Carbonschwarz Metallic 416 2003 - present
Chiarettorot Metallic 894 2003 - 2005
Monacoblau Metallic A35 2005 - present
Mysticblau Metallic A07 2003 - present
Olivin Metallic 349 2003 - present
Orientblau Metallic 317 2003 - 2005
Oxfordgrün II Metallic 430 2003 - 2005
Saphirschwarz Metallic 475 2003 - present
Silbergrau Metallic A08 2003 - present
Tiefgrün Metallic A43 2005 - present
Titangrau II Metallic A36 2003 - present
Titansilber Metallic 354 2003 - present




BMW E60 Touring


Color: Number: Year:

Alpinweiss III 300 2004 - present
Schwarz II 668 2004 - present

Amethystgrau Metallic A09 2004 - present
Barberarot Metallic A39 2005 - present
Carbonschwarz Metallic 416 2004 - present
Chiarettorot Metallic 894 2004 - 2005
Monacoblau Metallic A35 2005 - present
Mysticblau Metallic A07 2004 - present
Olivin Metallic 349 2004 - present
Orientblau Metallic 317 2004 - 2005
Oxfordgrün II Metallic 430 2004 - 2005
Saphirschwarz Metallic 475 2004 - present
Silbergrau Metallic A08 2004 - present
Tiefgrün Metallic A43 2005 - present
Titangrau II Metallic A36 2004 - present
Titansilber Metallic 354 2004 - present



BMW Specifications



BMW E60 Sedan


Model: Engine: Power: Topspeed: Year:

520i M54B22 6 cylinder 170 HP 230 km/h 2003 - 2005
523i N52B23 6 cylinder 177 HP 235 km/h 2005 - present
525i M54B25 6 cylinder 192 HP 240 km/h 2003 - 2005
525i N52B25 6 cylinder 218 HP 245 km/h 2005 - present
525xi N52B25 6 cylinder 218 HP 240 km/h 2005 - present
530i M54B30 6 cylinder 231 HP 250 km/h 2003 - 2005
530i N52B30 6 cylinder 258 HP 250 km/h 2005 - present
530xi N52B30 6 cylinder 258 HP 250 km/h 2005 - present
540i 8 cylinder 306 HP 250 km/h 2005 - present
545i N62B44 8 cylinder 333 HP 250 km/h 2003 - 2005
550i 8 cylinder 367 HP 250 km/h 2005 - present

520d 6 cylinder 163 HP 223 km/h 2005 - present
525d M57D25 6 cylinder 177 HP 230 km/h 2004 - present
530d M57D30 6 cylinder 218 HP 243 km/h 2003 - 2005
530d 6 cylinder 231 HP 250 km/h 2005 - present
530xd 6 cylinder 231 HP 242 km/h 2005 - present
535d M57 6 cylinder 272 HP 250 km/h 2004 - present



BMW E60 Touring


Model: Engine: Power: Topspeed: Year:

523i N52B23 6 cylinder 177 HP 235 km/h 2005 - present
525i M54B25 6 cylinder 192 HP 232 km/h 2004 - 2005
525i N52B25 6 cylinder 218 HP 240 km/h 2005 - present
525xi N52B25 6 cylinder 218 HP 230 km/h 2005 - present
530i N52B30 6 cylinder 258 HP 250 km/h 2005 - present
530xi N52B30 6 cylinder 258 HP 248 km/h 2005 - present
545i N62B44 8 cylinder 333 HP 250 km/h 2004 - 2005
550i 8 cylinder 367 HP 250 km/h 2005 - present

525d M57D25 6 cylinder 177 HP 225 km/h 2004 - present
530d M57D30 6 cylinder 218 HP 242 km/h 2004 - 2005
530d 6 cylinder 231 HP 250 km/h 2005 - present
530xd 6 cylinder 218 HP 241 km/h 2005 - present
535d M57 6 cylinder 272 HP 250 km/h 2004 - present


BMW Scale Models



BMW E60 Sedan


Model: Color: Manufacturer: Scale:

545i Mysticblau Kyosho (BMW) 1:18
545i Saphirschwarz Kyosho (BMW) 1:18
545i Silbergrau Kyosho (BMW) 1:18
545i Titansilber Kyosho (BMW) 1:18
545i Ametystgrau Kyosho (BMW) 1:43
545i Mysticblau Kyosho (BMW) 1:43
545i Saphirschwarz Kyosho (BMW) 1:43
545i Silbergrau Kyosho (BMW) 1:43
545i Mysticblau Herpa (BMW) 1:87
545i Olivin Herpa (BMW) 1:87
545i Silbergrau Herpa (BMW) 1:87
530i Silbergrau Revell 1:18




BMW E61 Touring


Model: Color: Manufacturer: Scale:

545i Orientblau Kyosho (BMW) 1:18
545i Saphirschwarz Kyosho (BMW) 1:18
545i Silbergrau Kyosho (BMW) 1:18
545i Titangrau Kyosho (BMW) 1:18
545i Mysticblau Kyosho (BMW) 1:43
545i Saphirschwarz Kyosho (BMW) 1:43
545i Silbergrau Kyosho (BMW) 1:43
545i Titansilber Kyosho (BMW) 1:43
545i Mysticblau Herpa (BMW) 1:87
545i Olivin Herpa (BMW) 1:87
545i Silbergrau Herpa (BMW) 1:87
545i Titansilber Herpa (BMW) 1:87





Friday 12 June 2009

BMW E39 5 Series


The E39 5 series was introduced in 1995. There were four models available:
the 523i, 528i, 525td and the 525tds. The 523i and 528i received the six cylinder
engines from the E36 3 series. The diesels received their engines from the old E34
5 series. In 1996 the 520i came available. It had a six cylinder engine with 150 HP.
The 535i and 540i eight cylinders were also introduced. There was also a new
touring introduced. It was available as 520i, 523i, 528i, 540i and 525tds. In 1998
a new diesel model was introduced: the 530d. It had a six cylinder diesel engine
with 184 HP. This year some new diesels will be introduced. Those are the 520d and
the 525d. The 520d will have a four cylinder 16 valve diesel engine with 136 HP.
The 525d replace the 525tds and will have a six cylinder engine with 163 HP.

BMW Colors



BMW E39 Sedan


Color: Number: Year:

Alpinweiss 300 1995 - 2000
Alpinweiss II 300 2000 - 2003
Schwarz 668 1995 - 2000
Schwarz II 668 2000 - 2003

Aspensilber Metallic 339 1995 - 2000
Blue Water Metallic 896 2000 - 2003
Kalaharibeige Metallic 481 2000 - 2003
Montrealblau Metallic 297 1995 - 2000
OxfordgrMetallic 324 1995 - 2000
Oxfordgr Metallic 430 2000 - 2003
Saphirschwarz Metallic 475 2000 - 2003
Schiefergr Metallic 449 2000 - 2003
Stahlblau Metallic 372 2000 - 2003
Sterlinggrau Metallic 472 2000 - 2003
Titangrau Metallic 892 2000 - 2003
Titansilber Metallic 354 2000 - 2003
Toldeoblau Metallic 482 2000 - 2003
Topazblau Metallic 364 2000 - 2003




BMW E39 Touring



Color: Number: Year:

Alpinweiss 300 1996 - 2000
Alpinweiss II 300 2000 - 2004
Schwarz 668 1996 - 2000
Schwarz II 668 2000 - 2004

Blue Water Metallic 896 2000 - 2004
Kalaharibeige Metallic 481 2000 - 2004
Oxfordgr Metallic 430 1996 - 2004
Saphirschwarz Metallic 475 2000 - 2004
Schiefergr Metallic 449 2000 - 2004
Stahlblau Metallic 372 2000 - 2004
Sterlinggrau Metallic 472 2000 - 2004
Titangrau Metallic 892 2000 - 2004
Titansilber Metallic 354 2000 - 2004
Toldeoblau Metallic 482 2000 - 2004
Topazblau Metallic 364 2000 - 2004


BMW Specifications



BMW E39 Sedan


Model: Engine: Power: Topspeed: Year:

520i M52 6 cylinder 150 HP 220 km/h 1996 - 2000
520i M54 6 cylinder 170 HP 226 km/h 2000 - 2003
523i M52 6 cylinder 170 HP 228 km/h 1995 - 2000
525i M54 6 cylinder 192 HP 238 km/h 2000 - 2003
528i M52 6 cylinder 193 HP 236 km/h 1995 - 2000
530i M54 6 cylinder 231 HP 250 km/h 2000 - 2003
535i M62 8 cylinder 235 HP 242 km/h 1996 - 2000
535i M62 8 cylinder 245 HP 247 km/h 2000 - 2003
540i M62 8 cylinder 286 HP 250 km/h 1996 - 2003

520d M47 4 cylinder 136 HP 206 km/h 2000 - 2003
525d 6 cylinder 163 HP 219 km/h 2000 - 2003
525td M51 6 cylinder 115 HP 198 km/h 1995 - 2000
525tds M51 6 cylinder 143 HP 211 km/h 1995 - 2000
530d M57 6 cylinder 184 HP 225 km/h 1998 - 2003



BMW E39 Touring


Model: Engine: Power: Topspeed: Year:

520i M52 6 cylinder 150 HP 212 km/h 1996 - 2000
520i M54 6 cylinder 170 HP 223 km/h 2000 - 2004
523i M52 6 cylinder 170 HP 224 km/h 1996 - 2000
525i M54 6 cylinder 192 HP 235 km/h 2000 - 2004
528i M52 6 cylinder 193 HP 233 km/h 1996 - 2000
530i M54 6 cylinder 231 HP 250 km/h 2000 - 2004
540i M62 8 cylinder 286 HP 250 km/h 1996 - 2004

520d M47 4 cylinder 136 HP 205 km/h 2000 - 2004
525d 6 cylinder 163 HP 215 km/h 2000 - 2004
525tds M51 6 cylinder 143 HP 210 km/h 1996 - 2000
530d M57 6 cylinder 184 HP 225 km/h 1998 - 2004


BMW Scale Models



BMW E39 Sedan


Model: Color: Manufacturer: Scale:

528i Black BMW 1:24
528i Silver Metallic BMW 1:43
528i Red Herpa 1:87
528i Dark Blue Herpa 1:87
528i Green Metallic Herpa 1:87
528i Polizei Herpa 1:87
530i Orientblau Metallic BMW 1:24
530i Titansilber Metallic BMW 1:24
530i Titansilber Metallic BMW 1:87




BMW E39 Touring


Model: Color: Manufacturer: Scale:

528i Red Schuco 1:43
528i Red metallic Schuco 1:43
528i Blau Schuco (BMW) 1:43
528i Biarritzblau Schuco (BMW) 1:43
528i Oxfordgrün Schuco (BMW) 1:43
528i Titansilber Schuco (BMW) 1:43
528i Cosmosschwarz Schuco (BMW) 1:43
528i Titansilber BMW 1:87
528i Biarritzblau BMW 1:87
528i Service Mobil BMW 1:87
528i Red Herpa 1:87
528i Red Metallic Herpa 1:87
528i Silver Metallic Herpa 1:87
528i Notarzt Herpa 1:87