BMW M21
From BMW Tech
| Automotive industry | BMW |
|---|---|
| Production | 1983–1991 |
| Successor | BMW M51 |
| Car classification | Straight-6 Diesel |
| Internal combustion engine | 2.4 L (2443 cc/149 in³) |
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 and E34 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 ft·lbf) @ 2400 | 5350 | 1983 |
| 85 kW (114 hp) @ 4800 | 220 N·m (162 ft·lbf) @ 2400 | 5350 | 1983 | ||
| 63 kW (84 hp) @ 4600 | 152 N·m (112 ft·lbf) @ 2500 | 5150 | 1985 |
Applications:
- 1986-1992 E28 524d/524td
- 1987-1993 E30 324d/324td
- 1987-1992 E34 524td
- 1984-1985 Lincoln Mark VII
- 1984-1985 Lincoln Continental
- 1986-1987 Vixen (RV)
- 1992 UMM Alter II (Very rare UMM model, only 4 were made)
