1983 BMW 633CSi Base
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The 1983 BMW 633CSi Base is a 181-hp 3.2-liter inline-6 with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $39,455 MSRP.
It makes 181 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 195 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm.
The 633CSi measures 192.5 inches long on a 103.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,241 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $39,455 ($128,744 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.2L SOHC Inline-6 (M30B32) |
| Displacement | 3.2 L |
| Horsepower | 181 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Bore and Stroke | 89 x 86 |
| Injection Type | Bosch Motronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-linked MacPherson struts (revised for 1983 facelift) |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-trailing arms, revised E28-derived geometry (1983 facelift) |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented Discs, 11.02 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid Discs |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 195/70 R14 |
| Tires Rear | 195/70 R14 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 192.52 in |
| Width | 67.91 in |
| Height | 53.27 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.46 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,241 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 BMW 633CSi Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1983 BMW 633CSI.
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1983 BMW 633CSI
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1983 BMW 633CSI. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1983 BMW 633CSI. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.