BMW 3-series · 318i · Sedan · 1998 ‐ 2001

In 1998 BMW launched production of autos model 3-series, modification of 318i and finished it in 2001. This automobile has 4 doors, the body chassis is shaped like a sedan, weight 1.3 tons and length 4.5 meters, that can seat 5 men in sum.

«3-series 318i» have a rear-wheel drive vehicle with a 4-speed sequential automatic transmission. 4-cylinders petrol motor with «multipoint injection fuel system» can produce output 118 hp at 5500 rmp, allowing you to accelerate the automobile in 12.2 s to 100 km/h and reach top speed of 202 km/h.

Fuel rate is 13 l in the city mode of driving, on the track 6.9 liters, and the normal fuel rate is 9.2 liters per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank volume is 63 l of petrol, what allow you to go approximately 685 kilometers unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 286 mm brakes and fixed to the underframe through suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Back wheels have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis through suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Tires have the next size - 195/65HR15.

According to the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 3-series received the lot number of stars - 4, indicating that it is a reasonably safe auto. In addition to dynamic safety (EBD, Traction control, ABS, ESP), it is also has passive safety systems (passenger, head/curtain, side, driver airbags).