Specifications: BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30, facelift 1987) 324td (115 Hp) 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

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BMW 3 Series Sedan (E30, facelift 1987) 324td (115 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 3 Series
Generation 3 Series Sedan (E30, facelift 1987)
Modification (Engine) 324td (115 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 8.9 l/100 km
26.4 US mpg
31.7 UK mpg
11.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.2 l/100 km
45.2 US mpg
54.3 UK mpg
19.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 6.9 l/100 km
34.1 US mpg
40.9 UK mpg
14.5 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 11.3 sec
Maximum speed 187 km/h
116.2 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11 kg/Hp, 91.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.7 kg/Nm, 176.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 115 Hp @ 4800 rpm.
Power per litre 47.1 Hp/l
Torque 222 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
163.74 lb.-ft. @ 2400 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 Turbocharger
Engine oil capacity 5.5 l
5.81 US qt | 4.84 UK qt
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Coolant 12 l
12.68 US qt | 10.56 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1260 kg
2777.82 lbs.
Max. weight 1720 kg
3791.95 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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