BMW 3-series · 320d · Sedan · 2000 ‐ 2001

Production modification 320d of auto models 3-series was started in 2000 by BMW, and finished in 2001. The weight of the car is 1.4 tons and a length of 4.5 meters, It is shaped as sedan with 4 doors, and may be placed in a 5 person with a driver.

«3-series 320d» is a rear wheel drive car with a 5-speed sequential automatic gear shift. This automobile can be accelerated for 10.3 seconds to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 207 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders diesel motor with a «direct injection fuel system», which produce a max output of 136 horsepower at 4000 rpm.

Fuel rate is 9.2 liters in the city mode of driving, on the track 5.6 liters, and the mixed fuel consumption is 6.9 l per 100 km. Tank volume is 63 l of diesel, what provides to go approximately 914 km unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 300 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis by dint of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Back wheels have ventilated disks, 294 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis by dint of suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the following measure - 195/65HR15.

According to the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 3-series gained the many quantity of stars - four, indicating that it is a reasonably safe vehicle. Furthermore to dynamic safety systems (Traction control, EBD, ABS, ESP), it is also has passive safety (side, passenger, head/curtain, driver airbags).