BMW 1-series · 118i · Hatchback · 2007 ‐ 2010

Production modification 118i of auto models 1-series was launched in 2007 by BMW, and closed in 2010. The weight of the car is 1.3 tn and a length of 4.2 m, It is formed as hatchback with 5 doors, and can be placed in a 5 men with a driver.

«1-series 118i» auto with a 6-speed manual gear shift is fitted to the rear-wheels. 4-cylinders petrol motor engine with «direct injection fuel system» can produce power 143 hp at 6000 rmp, allowing you to accelerate the auto for 8.7 s to 100 km/h and get peak speed of 210 km/h.

Gas tank volume of this auto is 53 liters of petrol, thereby when normal fuel consumption is 6.1 l per 100 km (5.1 liters on the suburban, 7.9 l in the urban), what allow you drive approximately 869 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 292 mm brakes and fixed to the underframe through suspension type «Double wishbone, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Rear wheels have disks, 296 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage with help of suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 195/55R16.

In accordance with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 1-series received the higher quantity of stars - five, which indicates that it is a highly safe auto. Furthermore to dynamic safety systems (ESP, ABS, Traction control, EBD, Brake assistant), it is also has passive safety (passenger, driver, side, head/curtain airbags).