BMW 3-series · 330xd Executive · Sedan · 2001 ‐ 2003

BMW started production in 2001 of autos model 3-series, modification of 330xd Executive and closed it in 2003. This 4-door sedan has a length of 4.5 meters, weight 1.6 tons and is assigned to fit 5 men including the driver.

«3-series 330xd Executive» car with a 5-speed sequential automatic transmission is fitted to the full-wheels. The 6-cylinders diesel motor with «common rail fuel system» can generate output 184 hp at 4000 rmp, which allows you to speed up the auto in 8.8 s to 100 km/h and obtain peak speed of 224 km/h.

Gas tank capacity of this auto is 63 liters of diesel, thus when medium fuel consumption is 8.7 l per 100 km (6.8 l on the suburban, 12 l in the city), accordingly allows to go nearly 725 km unrefuelled.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 325 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage using suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rearward wheels have ventilated disks, 320 mm brakes and attached to the underframe using suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the next measure - 205/50YR17.

In accordance with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 3-series received the many quantity of stars - four, which indicates that it is a reasonably safe automobile. Furthermore to dynamic safety features (ESP, ABS, Brake assistant, EBD, Traction control), it is also equipped with passive safety (driver, passenger, side, head/curtain airbags).