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

BMW began manufacture in 1994 of automobiles model 3-series Compact, modification 316i Compact Executive and terminated it in 1999. This automobile has three doors, the body chassis is in the form a hatchback, weight 1.2 tons and length 4.2 meters, that allows a seat 5 person in sum.

«3-series Compact 316i Compact Executive» is a rear wheel drive car with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The 4-cylinders petrol motor engine with «multipoint injection system» can generate power 102 hp at 5500 rmp, which allows you to accelerate the auto in 12.3 s to 100 km/h and achieve max speed of 188 km/h.

Fuel consumption is 10.8 liters in the city driving mode, on the suburban 5.9 l, and the intermediate fuel consumption is 7.7 liters per 100 km. Fuel tank capacity is 52 l of petrol, what allow you to go nearly 676 kilometers unrefuelled.

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

In conformity with 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 systems (ABS, ESP, Traction control), it is also has passive safety (driver, passenger airbags).