BMW 3-series · 316i Executive · Sedan · 2002 ‐ 2004

Production version 316i Executive of automobile models 3-series was launched in 2002 by BMW, and closed in 2004. This four-door sedan has a length of 4.5 meters, weight 1.3 tons and is assigned to fit 5 people including the driver.

«3-series 316i Executive» have a rear-wheel drive auto with a 5-speed sequential automatic gear shift. The 4-cylinders petrol engine with «multipoint injection system» can generate power 115 horsepower at 5500 rmp, which allows you to speed up the auto for 11.9 seconds to 100 km/h and achieve max speed of 200 km/h.

Gas tank capacity of this auto is 63 liters of petrol, thereby when intermediate fuel consumption is 8 l per 100 km (6.4 l on the highway, 10.9 l in the city), that allows to go roughly 788 kilometers without refueling.

The front wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 286 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage with help of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Rear wheels have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage by dint of suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the next measure - 195/65HR15.

According to the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 3-series received the great number of stars - 4, indicating that it is a reasonably safe auto. Furthermore to active safety features (ABS, Traction control, ESP, Brake assistant, EBD), it is also equipped with passive safety features (head/curtain, driver, side, passenger airbags).