BMW 324td (E30)

BMW 3 series 1983 2.4 diesel description

Sedan BMW 324td has been produced from October, 1987 to January, 1991. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 115 horsepower on 4800 rpm and torque 220 Nm (Newton metres) on 2400 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 and Garrett T3 turbine. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This BMW 3 series 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.75 litres.

BMW 324td has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 324td accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 187 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 324td in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7 litres per 100km (14.3 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 3 sērija 1983 - 1991 versions, city fuel economy - 8.9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1040 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 7.6 litres per 100 km, which is 9% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 3 series fuel consumption.

BMW 3 series 1983

BMW 324td technical data

Model: BMW 324td
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1987. October ... 1991. January 
Engine: 2443 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 115 HP ON 4800 RPM Torque: 220 NM ON 2400 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 187 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.0 (combined) 8.9 (urban) 5.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100km (30.9 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
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: 1720 kg

BMW 324td engine M21D24T

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 324td oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 5.75 litres (6.1 quarts)
Coolant capacity 12 litres (12.7 quarts)
Power 115 HP ON 4800 RPM
Torque 210 - 220 NM ON 2400 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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