BMW M21

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.

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

  • List of BMW engines
  • External links

    The UnixNerd's BMW M21 engine page with photos, history and common problems.


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