BMW 3-series Compact · 318ti · Hatchback · 1996 ‐ 1999

In 1996 BMW began production of cars model 3-series Compact, modification of 318ti Compact and finished it in 1999. The weight of the car is 1.2 tons and a length of 4.2 m, It is formed as hatchback with 3 doors, and may be fit in 5 men including the driver.

«3-series Compact 318ti Compact» automobile with a 5-speed manual transmission is fitted to the rear wheels. This vehicle can be accelerated for 9.9 s to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 209 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders petrol motor with a «multipoint injection system», which generate a peak power of 140 horsepower at 6000 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 11.3 l in the urban driving mode, on the suburban 5.9 l, and the normal fuel rate is 7.9 l per 100 kilometers. Gas tank capacity is 52 liters of petrol, what provides to drive about 659 km unrefueled.

The front wheels of this model have disks brakes and fixed to the underframe by dint of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Back wheels have disks brakes and attached to the undercarriage through suspension «Longitudinal arms, independent, coil springs». Tires have the next size - 205/60VR15.

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