BMW 1-series · 120d High Executive · Hatchback · 2007 ‐ 2011

Production modification 120d High Executive of car models 1-series was launched in 2007 by BMW, and closed in 2011. This three-door hatchback has a length of 4.2 meters, weight 1.3 tons and is designed to sit 4 men including the driver.

«1-series 120d High Executive» is a rear-wheel drive automobile with a 6-speed sequential automatic gear shift. This auto can speed up for 7.7 seconds to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 226 km/h, owing to a 4-cylinders diesel engine with a «common rail fuel system», which generate a maximum power of 177 horsepower at 4000 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 7.2 liters in the urban mode of driving, on the track 4.4 l, and the average fuel consumption is 5.4 l per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank volume is 51 liters of diesel, what provides to drive about 945 kilometers unrefueled.

The front wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 300 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage with help of suspension «Double wishbone, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Rearward wheels have ventilated disks, 300 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage with help of suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 205/55R16.

According to the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 1-series received the maximal number of stars - five, indicating that it is a very safe automobile. In addition to passive systems of safety (side, driver, passenger, head/curtain airbags), it is also equipped with active safety such as Traction control, EBD, ABS, Brake assistant, ESP.