BMW 3-series Compact · 318ti Executive · Hatchback · 1998 ‐ 1999

From 1998 BMW launched production of autos type 3-series Compact, modification of 318ti Compact Executive and terminated it in 1999. This car has 3 doors, the body is shaped like a hatchback, weight 1.2 tons and length 4.2 meters, which allows a seat 5 person in sum.

«3-series Compact 318ti Compact Executive» is a rear-wheel drive auto with a 4-speed automatic gear shift. This automobile can speed up for 10.8 seconds to 100 km/h, with a ceiling speed of 202 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders petrol motor with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which generate a peak output of 140 horsepower at 6000 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 12.8 l in the city driving mode, on the suburban 6.5 liters, and the intermediate fuel rate is 8.8 l per 100 km. Fuel tank capacity is 52 liters of petrol, what provides to drive nearly 591 kilometers unrefuelled.

The forward wheels of this car have disks brakes and fixed to the chassis using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Rear wheels have disks brakes and fixed to the body chassis through suspension type «Longitudinal arms, independent, coil springs». Tires have the next dimensions - 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 (Traction control, ESP, ABS), it is also equipped with passive safety features (passenger, driver airbags).