Super TestCar reviews - BMW - 3 Series - 318i sedanBMW models3 Series 318i Executive sedan 318i sedan 318ti Sport 3-dr hatch 320d sedan 320i Gran Turismo 320i sedan 323i Touring 330Ci convertible 330Ci coupe 330d sedan 330e 330i sedan 335i Convertible 335i coupe 335i Touring 340i Compact 5-dr hatch range Convertible range Coupe and Convertible Coupe and Convertible diesels Coupe range GT M3 and M4 M3 Competition M3 coupe M3 CS M3 sedan range sedan range Touring Research BMW Suspension8 Jan 2001 THE 3 Series suspension comprises MacPherson struts up front and a multi-link arrangement at the rear. A number of axle components, including the front track control arms and spring strut supports, are now made from light-weight aluminium and, overall, the 318i's suspension is 8kg lighter than that of its predecessor. 'Sports' suspension is now also included on 318is with manual transmission. Did you know?The front and rear axle subframes are still made of steel but are now considerably lighter through the use of high-strength steel. And rather than connecting the differential housing to the body of the car, BMW has attached it to the rear subframe which is then connected to the underfloor by four large rubber bearingsAll car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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