BMW 3-series · 320d Executive · Sedan · 2000 ‐ 2001

From 2000 BMW started production of autos model 3-series, modification 320d Executive and closed it in 2001. The weight of the car is 1.4 tn and a length of 4.5 meters, It is formed as sedan with four doors, and can be placed in a 5 men with a driver.

«3-series 320d Executive» is a rear wheel drive car with a 5-speed sequential automatic gearbox. This car can be accelerated for 10.3 s to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 207 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders diesel engine with a «direct injection system», which generate a maximum output of 136 horsepower at 4000 rpm.

Fuel rate is 9.2 l in the city mode of driving, on the track 5.6 liters, and the medium fuel rate is 6.9 liters per 100 km. Tank capacity is 63 l of diesel, what provides to go roughly 914 kilometers unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 300 mm brakes and fixed to the underframe by dint of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Back wheels have ventilated disks, 294 mm brakes and attached to the chassis with help of suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the following measure - 195/65HR15.

In accordance with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 3-series gained the many number of stars - four, indicating that it is a well safe automobile. In addition to dynamic safety systems (ABS, ESP, EBD, Traction control), it is also equipped with passive safety features (passenger, side, driver, head/curtain airbags).