BMW M21
| BMW M21 engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Production | 1983–1991 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Straight-6 Diesel |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | BMW M51 |
The BMW M21 was a 2.4 L diesel straight-6 engine.
It was introduced in 1983 with the BMW M20 design as its basis. It was available with a turbocharger. It was also the last diesel sold in the North American market in the E28 before the reintroduction of a diesel by BMW in the North American market E90 in 2009, the BMW M57.
| Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Redline | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M21D24 | 2.4 L (2443 cc/149 in³) | 85 kW (114 hp) @ 4800 | 210 N·m (155 lb·ft) @ 2400 | 5350 | 1983 |
| 85 kW (114 hp) @ 4800 | 220 N·m (162 lb·ft) @ 2400 | 5350 | 1983 | ||
| 63 kW (84 hp) @ 4600 | 152 N·m (112 lb·ft) @ 2500 | 5150 | 1985 |
Applications:
- 1986-1992 BMW 5 Series (E28)/E34|E28 524d/524td, E34 524td
- 1985-1993 E30 324d/324td
- 1984-1985 Lincoln Continental Mark VII
- 1984-1985 Lincoln Continental
- 1986-1987 Vixen 21 TD and Vixen 21 XC
- 1989-1991 Bertone Freeclimber
- 1992 UMM Alter II (Very rare UMM model, only 4 were made)
See also
External links
The UnixNerd's BMW M21 engine page with photos, history and common problems.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to BMW M21 engine.
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