Audi S3 Specification

Technical Data S3

source : Audi AG

Audi S3

Programme for Germany - Status: February 1999

Model	Audi S3
Engine / electrics
Engine type	4-cyl. spark ignition engine with turbocharger and 2 intercoolers, DOHC
Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder	Hydraulic bucket tappets / 5
Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression ratio	1781 / 81.0 x 86.4 / 9.0
Max. power output in kW (bhp) / at rpm (acc. to 80/1269/EEC)	154 (210) / 5800
Max. torque in Nm / at rpm (acc. to 80/1269/EEC)	270 / 2100-5000
Engine management	Motronic ME 7.5: fully electronic sequential injection with adaptive idle-charge control, acceleration enrichment, overrun fuel cut-off, adaptive oxygen sensor control; mapped ignition with solid-state high-voltage distribution; cylinder-selective adaptive knock control; air mass measurement, integr. boost pressure control; coordinated engine-torque control
Exhaust emission control	Heated lambda sensor, activated charcoal filter, 3-way catalytic converter
Emission category	EU III D
Alternator in A / battery in A/Ah	120 / 280/60
Drive / transmission
Drive layout	Permanent all-wheel drive via Haldex coupling, EDL at front
Clutch	Hydr. operated single-plate dry clutch with asbestos-free lining
Gearbox type	6-speed manual gearbox
Gear ratio in 1st gear / 2nd gear	3.417 / 2.105
Gear ratio in 3rd gear / 4th gear	1.429 / 1.088
Gear ratio in 5th gear / 6th gear	1.097 ^II / 0.912 ^II
Gear ratio in reverse gear	4.630 ^II
Final drive ratio / Final drive ratio II ²⁾	4.200 / 3.316
Running gear / steering / brakes
Front suspension	McPherson strut suspension with lower triangulated wishbones, sub-frame, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension	Trailing arm and double wishbone at rear, sub-frame, anti-roll bar, gas-pressure shock absorbers
Steering / steering ratio / turning circle in m (D102)	Maintenance-free power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering / 15.6 / 10.9 approx.
Brake system front/rear	Dual-circuit brake system with diagonal split, ABS/EBD, brake servo,
	Front and rear: ventilated discs
Wheels / tyres	îAvusî 7.5 J x 17 cast alloy wheels/ 225/45 R 17 W
Performance / fuel consumption / acoustics
Maximum speed in km/h	238
Acceleration, 0-80 km/h / 0-100 km/h, s	4.8 / 6.8
Fuel grade	Super Plus unleaded, at least 98 RON
Fuel consumption, urban/extra-urban/total, l/100 km ¹)	12.2 / 7.2 / 9.1
CO₂ emissions, g/100 km¹)	218
Standing / drive-past exterior noise level in dB (A)	85 / 74
Domestic servicing / warranty
Oil change every ... km / inspection every ... km	15,000 / 30,000 (maximum of 1 year)
Vehicle / paint / rust penetration warranty	1 year unlimited distance / 3 years / 12 years
Insurance classification in Germany	28 (fully comprehensive) / 33 (partial) / 20 (third party)
Weights / loads
Unladen weight in kg (excl. driver) / gross weight limit in kg	1375 / 1935
Axle load limit at front / rear in kg	1035 / 1050
Trailer load limit, unbraked, kg	720
Trailer load limit at 8% / 12% gradient, braked, kg	1600 / 1600
Roof load limit in kg / nose weight in kg	75 / 75
Capacities
Cooling system volume (incl. heating) in l	7
Engine oil capacity (incl. filter) in l	4.5
Fuel tank capacity in l approx.	62
Body / dimensions
Body type	Self-supporting, fully galvanised, steel, aluminium bonnet
Number of seats	5
Drag coefficient c_D / frontal area A in m²	0.33 / 2.06
Length (L103) / width excl. mirrors (W103) / height (H100) in mm	4159 / 1763 / 1415
Wheelbase (L101) / track at front / rear (W101/W102) in mm	2519 / 1527 / 1503
Height of loading lip in mm (H195)	654
Luggage capacity in l, acc. to VDA block method (V210)	270 (1020 with rear seat folded down)

1) According to 93/116/EU ²⁾ Final drive ratio, three-shaft gearbox