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

Manufacturing modification 318i Executive of car models 3-series was launched in 1998 by BMW, and finished in 2001. The weight of the car is 1.3 tons and a length of 4.5 m, It is shaped as sedan with four doors, and can be fit in 5 person including the driver.

«3-series 318i Executive» auto with a 4-speed sequential automatic gearbox is fitted to the rear wheels. This car can be accelerated for 12.2 seconds to 100 km/h, with a ceiling speed of 202 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders petrol motor with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which generate a maximum power of 118 hp at 5500 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 13 l in the city driving mode, on the highway 6.9 l, and the intermediate fuel consumption is 9.2 l per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank volume is 63 l of petrol, what provides to drive approximately 685 kilometers unrefuelled.

The front wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 286 mm brakes and attached to the underframe by dint of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Rearward wheels have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage by dint of suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 195/65HR15.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 3-series got the many number of stars - 4, which indicates that it is a reasonably safe automobile. Furthermore to active safety systems (EBD, Traction control, ABS, ESP), it is also equipped with passive safety (passenger, head/curtain, side, driver airbags).