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BMW 324td

General information

ModelBMW 324td
Year1987
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2443 ccm (149.07 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving8.9 litres/100 km (26.43 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving5.7 litres/100 km (41.27 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.9 litres/100 km (34.09 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2443 ccm (149.07 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power114.60 PS (84 kW or 113 HP) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Max torque214.00 Nm (21.8 kgf-m or 157.8 ft.lbs) at 2400 Rev. per min.
Compression22.0:1
Bore x stroke80.1 x 81.0 mm (3.2 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)11.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0910 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4450 litres (1,176 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1260 kg (2,777.8 pounds)
Overall length4330 mm (170.5 inches)
Overall width1650 mm (65.0 inches)
Overall height1390 mm (54.7 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)
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