BMW 3-series Compact · 318ti · Hatchback · 2001 ‐ 2005

Production modification 318ti Compact of car models 3-series Compact was launched in 2001 by BMW, and closed in 2005. The weight of the car is 1.3 tons and a length of 4.3 meters, It is formed as hatchback with 3 doors, and may be fit in 4 people with a driver.

«3-series Compact 318ti Compact» is a rear wheel drive automobile with a 5-speed sequential automatic transmission. 4-cylinders petrol motor engine with «multipoint injection fuel system» can generate power 143 hp at 6000 rmp, which allows you to accelerate the auto for 10.2 seconds to 100 km/h and reach peak speed of 211 km/h.

Fuel consumption is 11 liters in the urban mode of driving, on the suburban 6.1 liters, and the average fuel consumption is 7.9 liters per 100 km. Fuel tank capacity is 63 l of petrol, what lets to go about 798 km unrefuelled.

The forward wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 286 mm brakes and fixed to the underframe through suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Rearward wheels have disks, 280 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage using suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Tires have the following measure - 205/55R16.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 3-series Compact received the many number of stars - 4, which indicates that it is a enough safe car. Furthermore to active systems of safety (Brake assistant, Traction control, ABS, ESP, EBD), it is also has passive systems of safety (passenger, driver, side, head/curtain airbags).