1988 BMW 524td (1990) specifications

1988 BMW 524td (1990) data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2761 mm 108.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1470 mm 57.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1495 mm 58.9 inches
Length 4720 mm 185.8 inches
Width 1751 mm 68.9 inches
Height 1412 mm 55.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.71
Kerb weight 1480 kg 3263 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 80 litres 17.6 [21.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged diesel
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 2.4 litre
2443 cc
(149.081 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80 × 81 mm
3.15 × 3.19 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.99
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
115 PS (113.5 bhp) (85 kW)
at 4800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
222 Nm (164 ft·lb) (22.6 kgm)
at 2400 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
34.6 kW/litre
47.1 ps/litre
46.5 bhp/litre
0.76 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
90.87 Nm/litre
1.1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 22:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1141.9 kPa (165.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 7
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 407.17 cc
Aspiration Turbo D.
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 12.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 34.3 s
Maximum speed 192 km/h (119 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
77.76 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 PS/kg
57.19 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
76.69 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 bhp/kg
0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
17.49 kg/kW
29.21 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 5.1/6.6/9.5 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km5.1/6.6/9.5 l/100km 90kmph/120kmph/urban
km/litre19.6/15.2/10.5 km/l 90kmph/120kmph/urban
UK MPG55.4/42.8/29.7 UK MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
US MPG46.1/35.6/24.8 US MPG 90kmph/120kmph/urban
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.TA.CS.ARB.
Wheel size front 6J x 15
Wheel size rear 6J x 15
Tyres front 195/65 HR 15
Tyres rear 195/65 HR 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.81
Final drive ratio 3.25
general
Carfolio.com ID170357
Production total
Model code
Model family E34
RAC rating 23.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1988 BMW 524td (1990) added 2008-03-24.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

BMW 5 Series - E34 models

5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 101 PS 100 bhp 75 kW 1545 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1545 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1520 kg
BMW 540i -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 3982 cm3/243.0cuin 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW 1675 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 3982 cm3/243.0cuin 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3982 cm3/243.0cuin 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 3982 cm3/243.0cuin 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW 1675 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1435 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1475 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1645 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2494 cm3/152.2cuin 192 PS 189 bhp 141 kW 1680 kg
BMW M5 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 3795 cm3/231.6cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1725 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 6M 3795 cm3/231.6cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1786 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1465 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1500 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1620 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 4A 2498 cm3/152.4cuin 115 PS 114 bhp 85 kW 1655 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1796 cm3/109.6cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1360 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1565 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
BMW 5 Series E34 Touring -
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1630 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3982 cm3/243.0cuin 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW 1721 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 6M 3982 cm3/243.0cuin 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW 1750 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5A 3982 cm3/243.0cuin 286 PS 282 bhp 210 kW 1800 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3535 cm3/215.7cuin 315 PS 311 bhp 232 kW 1733 kg
BMW M5 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3795 cm3/231.6cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1711 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3795 cm3/231.6cuin 327 PS 323 bhp 240 kW 1650 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 3795 cm3/231.6cuin 327 PS 323 bhp 240 kW 1730 kg
BMW M5 Touring -
5 door estate/​station wagon FR 5M 3795 cm3/231.6cuin 340 PS 335 bhp 250 kW 1730 kg
Cars similar to the 1988 BMW 524td (1990)
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2500 cm3/152.6cuin 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1320 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4M 2838 cm3/173.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW 1235 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2838 cm3/173.2cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW
Citroën CX 25 TRD Turbo 2 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2500 cm3/152.6cuin 120 PS 118 bhp 88 kW 1316 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2088 cm3/127.4cuin 109 PS 108 bhp 80 kW 1380 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2351 cm3/143.5cuin 112 PS 110 bhp 82 kW 1217 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2500 cm3/152.6cuin 118 PS 116 bhp 87 kW 1350 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1530 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 113 PS 111 bhp 83 kW 1410 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4OD 2383 cm3/145.4cuin 122 PS 121 bhp 90 kW 1500 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 2383 cm3/145.4cuin 122 PS 121 bhp 90 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2383 cm3/145.4cuin 122 PS 120 bhp 89 kW 1432 kg