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.