BMW 3-series · 316i · Sedan · 2002 ‐ 2005

BMW launched manufacture from 2002 of automobiles model 3-series, modification of 316i and closed it in 2005. The weight of the car is 1.3 tn and a length of 4.5 meters, It is formed as sedan with four doors, and may be fit in 5 people including the driver.

«3-series 316i» car with a 5-speed manual transmission is connected to the rear-wheels. The 4-cylinders petrol motor engine with «multipoint injection fuel system» can generate output 115 hp at 5500 rmp, which allows you to speed up the car for 10.9 s to 100 km/h and get top speed of 206 km/h.

Gas tank volume of this vehicle is 63 l of petrol, so when average fuel rate is 7.1 l per 100 km (5.5 liters on the track, 9.9 liters in the city), accordingly allows drive nearly 888 km unrefuelled.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 286 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage using suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rear wheels have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and fixed to the underframe through suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 195/65HR15.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 3-series received the lot quantity of stars - 4, which means that it is a reasonably safe auto. In addition to dynamic safety systems (Traction control, ESP, EBD, ABS, Brake assistant), it is also equipped with passive systems of safety (head/curtain, driver, passenger, side airbags).