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BMW 524td Automatic

(1985 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from1985
Model524td AutomaticIssued until
Serie5Number made
Model familyE28Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4620 mm / 181.9 in / 181.9 inGround clearance140 mm / 5.5 in / 5.5 in
Width1700 mm / 66.9 in / 66.9 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.76
Height1420 mm / 55.9 in / 55.9 inTotal (curb) weight
Wheelbase2620 mm / 103.1 in / 103.1 inDry weight
Track front1430 mm / 56.3 in / 56.3 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 inFuel capacity70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
FueldieselStroke81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.99
Engine Main bearings7Engine displacement2443 cm3 / 149.1 cu in / 149.1 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity407.17 cm3/cylinder / 24.847 cu in/cylinder / 24.847 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio22.0 : 1
AspirationturbochargedMax. output power84.3 kW / 114.6 hp / 114.6 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm
Compressor typeMax. torque210.0 Nm / 154.9 lbft / 154.9 lbft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm
IntercoolerMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output83.1 kW / 113.0 bhp / 113.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output46.3 kW/l / 1.032 bhp/cu in / 1.032 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque85.96 Nm/l / 0.752 lbft/cu in / 0.752 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.73
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.15

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed175 km/h / 109 mph / 109 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringZF worm & roller PAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle10.90 m / 35.76 ft / 35.76 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.LW.LowTrailLi.ARB.Suspension rearI.STA.CS.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front175 HR 14Tyres rear175 HR 14
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardrum, servo-assisted
Brake diameter front280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 inBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 524td Automatic

 
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