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BMW 5 Series (E28) 524d (86 Hp) – Full specifications

General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E28)
Modification (Engine) 524d (86 Hp)
Start of production 1986 year
End of production 1987 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 9.2 l/100 km
25.6 US mpg
30.7 UK mpg
10.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 5.6 l/100 km
42 US mpg
50.4 UK mpg
17.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.5 l/100 km
31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 18.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 18.1 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 17.2 sec
Maximum speed 164 km/h
101.9 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 15.5 kg/Hp, 64.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.7 kg/Nm, 115 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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Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1330 kg
2932.15 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4620 mm
181.89 in.
Width 1700 mm
66.93 in.
Height 1415 mm
55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2625 mm
103.35 in.
Front track 1430 mm
56.3 in.
Rear (Back) track 1470 mm
57.87 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm
5.51 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 brakes Disc
Rear brakes Disc