Specifications: BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30, facelift 1987) 324d (86 Hp) 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30, facelift 1987) 324d (86 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Sedan (E30, facelift 1987)
Modification (Engine) 324d (86 Hp)
Start of production 1987 year
End of production 1991 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 8 l/100 km
29.4 US mpg
35.3 UK mpg
12.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.3 l/100 km
44.4 US mpg
53.3 UK mpg
18.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.3 l/100 km
32.2 US mpg
38.7 UK mpg
13.7 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 15.3 sec
Maximum speed 165 km/h
102.53 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 13.9 kg/Hp, 72 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.8 kg/Nm, 128 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 86 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre 35.2 Hp/l
Torque 153 Nm @ 2500 rpm.
112.85 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M21D24
Engine displacement 2443 cm3
149.08 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm
3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 81 mm
3.19 in.
Compression ratio 22:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 5.3 l
5.6 US qt | 4.66 UK qt
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Coolant 12 l
12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1195 kg
2634.52 lbs.
Max. weight 1655 kg
3648.65 lbs.
Max load 460 kg
1014.13 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 425 l
15.01 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 55 l
14.53 US gal | 12.1 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4325 mm
170.28 in.
Width 1645 mm
64.76 in.
Height 1380 mm
54.33 in.
Wheelbase 2570 mm
101.18 in.
Front track 1405 mm
55.31 in.
Rear (Back) track 1415 mm
55.71 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Drum
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 195/65 R14
Wheel rims size 14

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