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BMW 324d

General information

ModelBMW 324d
Year1985
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating56.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2494 ccm (152.18 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving8.9 litres/100 km (26.58 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving5.6 litres/100 km (41.78 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.1 litres/100 km (33.36 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2494 ccm (152.18 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power86.20 PS (63 kW or 85 HP) at 4600 Rev. per min.
Max torque152.00 Nm (15.5 kgf-m or 112.1 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression22.0:1
Bore x stroke80.0 x 81.0 mm (3.1 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlSingle overhead cam (SOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed161.0 km/h (100.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)15.5 seconds
0-50 miles10.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0684 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4450 litres (1,176 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDrums
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1260 kg (2,777.8 pounds)
Overall length4330 mm (170.5 inches)
Overall width1650 mm (65.0 inches)
Overall height1390 mm (54.7 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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