BMW 5 Series E28 524td Sedan
85 kW116 PS114 hp210 Nm1983–1988
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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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Engine
| Engine code | M21 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 2,400 cm³ 2.4 l · 146 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 85 kW 116 PS · 114 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm 155 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,620 mm 181.9 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,700 mm 66.9 in |
| Height | 1,415 mm 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,625 mm 103.3 in |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1983–1988 |
| Generation | 5 Series E28 (1981–1987) |
| New price | from about €12,424 (1981) Germany list price at launch (DM, converted to EUR at the fixed rate) |
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- Wikipedia - BMW 5 Series (E28)