Pre-series production began in April 1981 and the car was introduced in the autumn that year. The E28 was initially produced with straight-four and straight-six petrol engines until 1983, when the 524td model became the first BMW car to be powered by a diesel engine.

Oct 15, 2020 · It had the highest specific output (47.5 hp/L) of any diesel at the time, it revved cleanly to 5000rpm, it had a top speed of 112mph and clicked off the 0-60 run in 11.0 seconds, and was remarkably quiet to boot. There was only one problem.

For BMW, the 524td is revolutionary simply because it is diesel­-powered, albeit boosted with a turbocharg­er. The Bavarian Motor Works hopes the turbo will keep the 524td from clipping the wings...

The 524td was powered by BMW's M21D24 diesel engine. This 2.4L inline six turbodiesel engine generated 114hp, and was mated to both manual and automatic transmission options.

Jan 14, 2016 · This 1985 BMW 524TD with only 43,606 original miles on the odometer is 1 of 1,500 imported to the US. The seller says the car has a no-accident history and everything on the car is original—paint, interior, and drivetrain.

BMW 5 Series (E34) 524td (115 Hp) Sedan 1988 1989 1990 1991 | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions, 115 Hp, 192 km/h, 119.3 mph, 0-100 km/h: 12.9 sec, 0-60 mph: 12.3 sec, 6.6 l/100 km, 35.64 US mpg, 42.8 UK mpg, 15.15 km/l

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Explore the BMW E28 5 Series 524 TD 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 detailed specs, including 0-60 mph times, horsepower, and handling data. Get all the Info.

Vehicle history and comps for 1985 BMW 524td VIN: WBADB2405F0531475 - including sale prices, photos, and more.

BMW 524td: The Diesel Revolution. for diesel automobiles and thus develop a new generation of engines. Finally, in June 1983, the. BMW 524td was presented in Europe (1985 in the US). BMW had faced up to the challenge of. characteristic BMW qualities such as dynamic performance and running smoothness. Thus the. between 2 and 2.7 liters capacity.