BMW 3-series · 318i Executive · Sedan · 2005 ‐ 2007

Manufacturing version 318i Executive of car models 3-series was launched in 2005 by BMW, and lasted until 2007. The weight of the car is 1.4 tons and a length of 4.5 m, It is shaped as sedan with four doors, and can be placed in a 5 person including the driver.

«3-series 318i Executive» have a rear wheel drive vehicle with a 6-speed sequential automatic gearbox. This auto can speed up for 11 s to 100 km/h, with a ceiling speed of 206 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders petrol engine with a «multipoint injection system», which produce a max output of 129 horsepower at 5750 rpm.

Fuel rate is 11.2 liters in the city driving mode, on the highway 6 l, and the intermediate fuel rate is 7.9 l per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank volume is 63 liters of petrol, what lets to drive about 798 km unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this automobile have ventilated disks, 292 mm brakes and attached to the underframe by dint of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rear wheels have disks, 296 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis by dint of suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 205/55R16.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 3-series gained the maximal quantity of stars - five, indicating that it is a highly safe auto. In addition to active safety (Traction control, ESP, ABS, EBD, Brake assistant), it is also has passive safety systems (head/curtain, passenger, side, driver airbags).