BMW 3-series Compact · 316i · Hatchback · 1994 ‐ 1999

In 1994 BMW launched production of autos model 3-series Compact, modification of 316i Compact and finished it in 1999. The weight of the car is 1.2 tons and a length of 4.2 meters, It is shaped as hatchback with three doors, and can be fit in 5 men including the driver.

«3-series Compact 316i Compact» have a rear-wheel drive car with a 5-speed manual gear shift. This vehicle can be accelerated for 12.3 seconds to 100 km/h, with a ceiling speed of 188 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders petrol motor with a «multipoint injection system», which produce a max power of 102 hp at 5500 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 10.8 liters in the city mode of driving, on the highway 5.9 liters, and the normal fuel consumption is 7.7 l per 100 kilometers. Tank capacity is 52 liters of petrol, what lets to drive approximately 676 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this automobile have disks, 286 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Rear wheels have drums, 229 mm brakes and attached to the underframe by dint of suspension «Longitudinal arms, independent, coil springs». Tires have the next measure - 185/65HR15.

In accordance with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 3-series Compact got the 1 quantity of stars. Furthermore to dynamic safety features (ABS, ESP, Traction control), it is also equipped with passive safety (passenger, driver airbags).