BMW 524td (E28)

BMW 5 series 1981 2.4 diesel description

Sedan BMW 524td has been produced from July, 1983 to January, 1988. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.4 litres, which produces power of 115 horsepower on 4800 rpm and torque 210 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 5 series 2.4 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5.75 litres.

BMW 524td has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 524td accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 180 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 524td in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.1 litres per 100km (14.1 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient BMW 5 sērija 1981 - 1988 version, city fuel economy - 9 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 980 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1340 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 7.6 litres per 100 km, which is 7% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.