BMW 1-series · 116i · Hatchback · 2007 ‐ 2009

In 2007 BMW launched production of autos type 1-series, modification of 116i and finished it in 2009. In this auto can sit 4 people total, it has hatchback body type with 3 doors, and length 4.2 meters, weight 1.3 tons.

«1-series 116i» is a rear wheel drive automobile with a 6-speed sequential automatic gearbox. This auto can be accelerated for 11.1 seconds to 100 km/h, with a peak speed of 202 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders petrol engine with a «direct injection fuel system», which produce a max power of 122 hp at 6000 rpm.

Fuel tank volume of this vehicle is 53 liters of petrol, thereby when medium fuel consumption is 6.4 l per 100 km (5.3 liters on the highway, 8.3 liters in the city), what let you to go approximately 829 km unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 284 mm brakes and attached to the chassis by dint of suspension «Double wishbone, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Rear wheels have disks, 280 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage by dint of suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 195/55R16.

In accordance with the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 1-series got the higher quantity of stars - five, indicating that it is a perfect safe vehicle. Furthermore to active safety features (Brake assistant, ABS, EBD, Traction control, ESP), it is also equipped with passive safety (side, head/curtain, passenger, driver airbags).