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BMW 524td {E28}

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 80.00 mm × 81.00 mm 3.15 in × 3.19 in
Cylinders S-6
Displace 2.4 litre 2443 cc (149.081 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 22.00:1
Fuel system Bo diesel inj. pump
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 84.96 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1080.2 kPa (156.7 psi)
Specific torque 85.96 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.99
Unitary capacity 407.17 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor type
Intercooler
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2620 mm
wheelbase 103.1 in
Length (milimeters) 4620 mm
Length (inches) 181.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1700 mm
Width (inches) 66.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1420 mm
Height (inches) 55.9 in
L:W ratio 1.76
Ground clearance (milimeters) 140 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 5.5 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1330 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 2932 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 70 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.4 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18.5 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering ZF worm & roller PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 10.90 m
Tyres 175 HR 14
Wheels
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr-S
Brake ∅ 280 mm
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.15

General information

RAC rating 23.8
Number made
Model code
Model family E28
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1985 BMW 524td {E28} PDF Manual
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Year 1985

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