BMW 3-series · 330i · Sedan · 2000 ‐ 2001

BMW started production from 2000 of cars model 3-series, modification 330i and finished it in 2001. This four-door sedan has a length of 4.5 meters, weight 1.5 tons and is designed to sit 5 person including the driver.

«3-series 330i» vehicle with a 5-speed sequential automatic transmission is fitted to the rear-wheels. This auto can speed up for 7 seconds to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 247 km/h, owing to a 6-cylinders petrol motor with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which produce a maximum power of 231 horsepower at 5900 rpm.

Fuel rate is 14 l in the city mode of driving, on the suburban 7 l, and the mixed fuel consumption is 9.6 liters per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank volume is 63 liters of petrol, what provides to go nearly 657 km without refueling.

The forward wheels of this automobile have ventilated disks, 325 mm brakes and fixed to the underframe through suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Rear wheels have ventilated disks, 320 mm brakes and attached to the underframe with help of suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the following measure - 205/55WR16.

In accordance with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 3-series received the lot number of stars - four, which indicates that it is a reasonably safe auto. Furthermore to active systems of safety (Traction control, ESP, ABS, EBD), it is also has passive safety systems (side, driver, head/curtain, passenger airbags).