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(2008 model)
2-door 5-seater hatchback (liftback) sedan, petrol (gasoline) 4-cylinder 16-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 1983 cm3 / 121.0 cu in / 121.0 cu in, 195.0 kW / 261.5 hp / 261.5 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 350.0 N·m / 258.1 lb·ft / 258.1 lb·ft @ 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, four wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 9.1 l/100km / 31.0 mpg-UK / 25.8 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Audi | Issued from | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | A3 S3 | Issued until | |
| Serie | A3 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Audi AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | hatchback (liftback) sedan | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 281 l / 9.92 cu ft / 9.92 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4020 l / 141.96 cu ft / 141.96 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 1100 l / 38.85 cu ft / 38.85 cu ft |
| Length | 4220 mm / 166.1 in / 166.1 in | Total (curb) weight | 1455 kg / 3208 lb / 3208 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1770 mm / 69.7 in / 69.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1410 mm / 55.5 in / 55.5 in | Load capacity | 560 kg / 1235 lb / 1235 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2580 mm / 101.6 in / 101.6 in | Gross (max.) weight | 2015 kg / 4442 lb / 4442 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | 1400 kg / 3086 lb / 3086 lb | |
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.64 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.3 | Frontal area (A) | 2.12 m2 / 22.8 sq ft / 22.8 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.64 m2 / 6.9 sq ft / 6.9 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.8 kW / 21.2 hp / 21.2 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 4 cylinder) | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 92.8 mm / 3.65 in / 3.65 in |
| Fuel details | unleaded 98 | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.89 |
| Fuel supply | Turbo | Engine displacement | 1983 cm3 / 121.0 cu in / 121.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 496.07 cm3/cylinder / 30.272 cu in/cylinder / 30.272 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 195.0 kW / 261.5 hp / 261.5 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. torque | 350.0 N·m / 258.1 lb·ft / 258.1 lb·ft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 78.0 kW / 104.6 hp / 104.6 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 98.3 kW/l / 2.161 bhp/cu in / 2.161 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 176.5 N·m/l / 1.54 lb·ft/cu in / 1.54 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | four wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 182.1 kW/ton / 138.0 bhp/ton / 138.0 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 9.1 l/100km / 31.0 mpg-UK / 25.8 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 194 g/km / 312 g/mi / 312 g/mi | |
| Range | 659 km / 410 mi / 410 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | transverse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | Traction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP). | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 240/40-R18 | Tyres rear | |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
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