BMW 3-series · 330d · Sedan · 1999 ‐ 2001

Manufacturing modification 330d of car models 3-series was launched in 1999 by BMW, and closed in 2001. This four-door sedan has a length of 4.5 meters, weight 1.5 tons and is designed to sit 5 passengers including the driver.

«3-series 330d» auto with a 5-speed manual gear shift is connected to the rear-wheels. This car can speed up for 7.8 seconds to 100 km/h, with a peak speed of 227 km/h, thanks to a 6-cylinders diesel motor engine with a «direct injection fuel system», which generate a max output of 184 hp at 4000 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 9.2 l in the urban mode of driving, on the highway 5.3 liters, and the medium fuel consumption is 6.7 liters per 100 kilometers. Tank volume is 63 liters of diesel, what lets to go roughly 941 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 325 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis through suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rearward wheels have ventilated disks, 320 mm brakes and attached to the chassis with help of suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the next size - 205/50YR17.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 3-series got the many number of stars - 4, which means that it is a well safe automobile. In addition to passive systems of safety (passenger, driver, side, head/curtain airbags), it is also has active safety such as ABS, EBD, ESP, Traction control.