BMW 1-series · 118i Upgrade Edition · Hatchback · 2012 ‐ 2024

BMW started production from 2012 of autos model 1-series, modification 118i Upgrade Edition. The weight of the car is 1.3 tons and a length of 4.3 meters, It is shaped as hatchback with three doors, and can be placed in a 5 person with a driver.

«1-series 118i Upgrade Edition» have a rear-wheel drive auto with a 8-speed sequential automatic gearbox. This car can be accelerated for 7.2 s to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 222 km/h, owing to a 4-cylinders petrol engine with a «direct injection system», which generate a peak output of 170 hp at 4800 rpm.

Gas tank capacity of this automobile is 52 liters of petrol, therefore when average fuel consumption is 5.6 l per 100 km (4.7 l on the highway, 7.2 l in the city), accordingly allows drive roughly 929 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this auto have ventilated disks brakes and attached to the undercarriage using suspension «Double wishbone, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Rear wheels have disks brakes and fixed to the body chassis using suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the next measure - 195/55R16.

In accordance with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 1-series got the maximal number of stars - 5, which means that it is a highly safe vehicle. Furthermore to active systems of safety (ABS, Brake assistant, ESP, Traction control, EBD), it is also equipped with passive safety (head/curtain, side, passenger, driver airbags).