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5 Series E28 specs

BMW 5 Series E28 524td Sedan

85 kW116 PS114 hp210 Nm1983–1988

diesel · Sedan · engine M21

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BMW 5 Series E28
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Power
85 kW 116 PS · 114 hp
Torque
210 Nm 155 lb-ft
Length
4,620 mm
Displacement
2,400 cm³

The BMW 5 Series E28 2.4 524td produces 85 kW (116 PS) and 210 Nm of torque from a 2.4-litre six-cylinder diesel engine and comes as a sedan. The 5 Series E28 2.4 524td has rear-wheel drive.

Within the 5 Series E28 line-up of 4 versions, it delivers 10% more power than the entry 1.8 518i (77 kW) and 125 kW less than the 3.5 M5 (210 kW).

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    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    Engine codeM21
    FuelDiesel
    Displacement2,400 cm³ 2.4 l · 146 cu in
    Cylinders6
    Power85 kW 116 PS · 114 hp
    Torque210 Nm 155 lb-ft
    DriveRear-wheel drive

    Dimensions and weight

    Length4,620 mm 181.9 in
    Width1,700 mm 66.9 in
    Height1,415 mm 55.7 in
    Wheelbase2,625 mm 103.3 in

    Production

    Body typeSedan
    Years1983–1988
    Generation5 Series E28 (1981–1987)

    BMW M21 engine Compare size All 5 Series E28 versions All BMW spec sheets

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