BMW 3-series Compact · 323ti · Hatchback · 1997 ‐ 2000

BMW started production from 1997 of automobiles model 3-series Compact, modification 323ti Compact and closed it in 2000. This vehicle has three doors, the body chassis is in the form a hatchback, weight 1.3 tons and length 4.2 meters, that can seat 5 person in sum.

«3-series Compact 323ti Compact» is a rear-wheel drive car with a 5-speed manual gear shift. This automobile can speed up for 7.8 s to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 230 km/h, due to a 6-cylinders petrol motor engine with a «multipoint injection system», which generate a maximum power of 170 hp at 5500 rpm.

Fuel rate is 13.2 l in the urban driving mode, on the suburban 6.9 l, and the medium fuel rate is 9.3 l per 100 kilometers. Gas tank capacity is 52 liters of petrol, what lets to go approximately 560 km without refueling.

The front wheels of this car have ventilated disks, 286 mm brakes and attached to the underframe using suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Back wheels have disks, 272 mm brakes and attached to the chassis by dint of suspension type «Longitudinal arms, independent, coil springs». Tires have the next measure - 225/50WR16.

According to the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 3-series Compact received the 1 number of stars. In addition to active safety (ABS, Traction control, ESP), it is also has passive safety systems (passenger, driver airbags).