BMW 3-series · 318i Executive · Sedan · 2001 ‐ 2004

In 2001 BMW launched production of cars model 3-series, modification 318i Executive and terminated it in 2004. This four-door sedan has a length of 4.5 meters, weight 1.3 tons and is destined to fit 5 people total.

«3-series 318i Executive» is a rear-wheel drive car with a 5-speed sequential automatic gearbox. The 4-cylinders petrol motor engine with «multipoint injection fuel system» can generate output 143 horsepower at 6000 rmp, which allows you to speed up the car for 10.2 seconds to 100 km/h and get ceiling speed of 214 km/h.

Fuel tank capacity of this vehicle is 63 l of petrol, thereby when normal fuel rate is 8.1 liters per 100 km (6.3 l on the track, 11.2 liters in the city), accordingly allows to go about 778 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 286 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis using suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Rear wheels have ventilated disks, 276 mm brakes and fixed to the underframe by dint of suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 205/55VR16.

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