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BMW 320i
Sprite Musketeer

Sprite
Performance
Weight

The BMW 320i with a Sprite Musketeer with an actual weight of 1204 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the BMW is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Sprite with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
226
147

Mountains
Risk of snaking
253
192

Weight ratio: 68% (77% of kerbweight) 1204 kg 1770 kg

Payloads

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BMW

BMW 320i
Sprite Musketeer

Sprite

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the BMW is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 68%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 77%.
  • The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
  • Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 192 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is fairly good.
  • Safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

BMW 320i
2001-2005

Power
170 PS (125 kW)
Torque
210 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sprite Musketeer

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Mark B reviewed a BMW 320i:

"I have a old BMW (1991) 3 series 320i and a Sprite firebrand 474. Bought the caravan 2 years ago. Never towed before.
Plenty of power from the BMW if you gear down to go up the steeper hills. Fuel economy at best is 24 mpg at worst 20mpg. Unit is fine upto 60mph, had a scarey moment on M5 last year, had a snake that lasted for 30 seconds plus caused by me going too fast and passing a lorry. The uint finally became stable when my speed reached <55mph. Thankfully the unit is a good match otherwise I would have lost control of the unit. Break the 85% rule and drive over 60mph you are asking for trouble. Very Happy with unit now!
Getting a Skoda next fancy the 35 mpg.
Mark"

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