BMW 324d (E30)

BMW 3 series 1983 2.4 diesel description

Sedan BMW 324d has been produced from October, 1985 to January, 1991. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 86 horsepower on 4600 rpm and torque 152 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has precombustion chamber fuel system, it has no turbine. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 310 000 and 520 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This BMW 3 series 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.5 litres.

BMW 324d has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
BMW 324d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 18 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 158 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 324d fuel consumption is 7.3 litres per 100km (13.7 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 3 sērija 1983 - 1991 versions, fuel consumption in city - 8.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also BMW 3 series version with manual gearbox (BMW 324d MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2 seconds faster (in 16 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 6.9 litres per 100 km.
BMW 3 series 1983

BMW 324d technical data

Model: BMW 324d
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1985. October ... 1991. January 
Engine: 2443 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 86 HP ON 4600 RPM Torque: 152 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 158 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 18.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.3 (combined) 8.3 (urban) 5.4 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.32m (length) 1.64m (width) 1.38m (height)
Turning diameter: 10 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 404 litres
Trunk max capacity: 425 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1675 kg

BMW 324d engine M21D24

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 2443 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 80 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 81 mm
Compression ratio 22 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Precombustion chamber
BMW 324d oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 5.5 litres (5.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 12 litres (12.7 quarts)
Power 86 HP ON 4600 RPM
Torque 152 NM ON 2500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1983
Duration of production 8 years
Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija

All BMW 3 series sedan [1983 - 1991] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 316i Sep 1988 — Jan 1991 1.6 Petrol 99 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 316i Sep 1988 — Jan 1991 1.6 Petrol 99 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 316 Jan 1983 — Sep 1987

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 90 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 316 Jan 1983 — Sep 1987

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 90 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 316i Sep 1987 — Sep 1988 1.8 Petrol 102 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 316i Sep 1987 — Sep 1988 1.8 Petrol 102 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 318i Jan 1983 — Sep 1987

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 105 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 318i Jan 1983 — Sep 1987 1.8 Petrol 105 HP 8.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 318i Sep 1987 — Jan 1991 1.8 Petrol 113 HP 8.5 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 318i Sep 1987 — Jan 1991 1.8 Petrol 113 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985 2.0 Petrol 125 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985 2.0 Petrol 125 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Oct 1985 — Sep 1987 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Oct 1985 — Sep 1987 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 8.6 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 320i Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 2.0 Petrol 129 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 323i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 323i Jan 1983 — Oct 1985 2.3 Petrol 150 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 324d Oct 1985 — Jan 1991

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.4 Diesel 86 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 324d Oct 1985 — Jan 1991 2.4 Diesel 86 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 324td Oct 1987 — Jan 1991

Most powerfull diesel version (116 HP)

2.4 Diesel 116 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 324td Oct 1987 — Jan 1991

Most powerfull diesel version (116 HP)

2.4 Diesel 116 HP 7.0 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 325i Oct 1985 — Sep 1987

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds

2.5 Petrol 170 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 325i Oct 1987 — Jan 1991

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds

2.5 Petrol 170 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 325i Oct 1985 — Sep 1987 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 325i Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 325iX 4x4 Oct 1985 — Sep 1987

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.3 seconds

2.5 Petrol 170 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
BMW 325iX 4x4 Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
BMW 325iX 4x4 Oct 1986 — Sep 1987 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
BMW 325iX 4x4 Oct 1987 — Jan 1991 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4) All wheel
BMW 325e Oct 1986 — Sep 1987 2.7 Petrol 129 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 325e Oct 1986 — Sep 1987 2.7 Petrol 129 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 3 series 1983 reviews
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