| Audi S3 (2001-2003) |
|
Country
|
Germany
|
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Top Speed (mph)
|
151
|
|
0-50 mph
|
4.7
|
|
0-60 mph
|
6.4
|
|
0-100 mph
|
16.4
|
|
1/4 mile
|
15
|
|
0-1 km
|
28.1
|
|
BHP
|
221 @5900rpm
|
|
Torque lbft
|
207 @2200rpm
|
|
BHP per ton
|
154
|
|
MPG UK/US
|
30/25
|
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
1781/109
|
|
Engine type
|
Straight 4 Fuel Injection
|
|
Aspiration
|
Turbocharged
|
|
Compression Ratio
|
9.0:1
|
|
Valve Type/No
|
DOHC 20
|
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
|
No of speeds
|
6
|
|
Wheels driven
|
4WD
|
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Disc
|
|
No. of Seats
|
4/5
|
|
Length (in)
|
163.7
|
|
Width (in)
|
69.4
|
|
Height (in)
|
55.7
|
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
3135
|
| Additional Info: The 1999-2001 S3 had 207bhp and a 5 speed manual. |
| Audi S3 Quattro (2006-2013) |
|
Country
|
Germany
|
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
155
|
|
0-30 mph
|
2.1
|
|
0-60 mph
|
5.6
|
|
0-100 mph
|
13.6
|
|
1/4 mile
|
13.9
|
|
0-1 km
|
25.5
|
|
30-70
|
5.1
|
|
BHP
|
261 @6000rpm
|
|
Torque lbft
|
258 @2500rpm
|
|
BHP per ton
|
179
|
|
MPG UK/US
|
32/27
|
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
1984/121
|
|
Engine type
|
Straight 4 Fuel Injection
|
|
Aspiration
|
Turbocharged
|
|
Compression Ratio
|
9.8:1
|
|
Valve Type/No
|
DOHC 16
|
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
|
No of speeds
|
6
|
|
Wheels driven
|
4WD
|
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Disc
|
|
No. of Seats
|
4/5
|
|
Length (in)
|
166.5
|
|
Width (in)
|
69.5
|
|
Height (in)
|
55.1
|
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
3208
|
| Additional Info: Note: a Sportback (5 doors) is also available from 2008 on. Also worth a mention are the A3’s that are not badged as S3’s: the 2.0 TFSI with 197bhp 0-60 in around 6.9 secs, a Quattro TFSI that gets to 60 in 6.4 secs and the 2003 on 246bhp 3.2 litre Quattro Sport with 0-60 in 6.3 secs. New model introduced in August 2013 with 295bhp/280lb ft with a 0-60 time of between 4.6-5.1 secs. |
| Audi S3 TSFI Quattro Saloon (2014) |
|
Country
|
Germany
|
|
Top Speed (mph)
|
155 (limited)
|
|
0-60 mph
|
5.1
|
|
BHP
|
296 @5500rpm
|
|
Torque lbft
|
280 @1800-5500rpm
|
|
BHP per ton
|
207
|
|
MPG UK/US
|
40/34
|
|
Engine capacity CC/CU
|
1984/121
|
|
Engine type
|
Straight 4 Fuel Injection
|
|
Aspiration
|
Turbocharged
|
|
Compression Ratio
|
9.3:1
|
|
Valve Type/No
|
DOHC 16
|
|
Transmission (manual/auto)
|
Manual
|
|
No of speeds
|
6
|
|
Wheels driven
|
AWD
|
|
Brakes F/R
|
Disc/Disc
|
|
No. of Seats
|
4/5
|
|
Kerb Weight (lbs)
|
3146
|
| Additional Info: The S Tronic equiped S3 saloon gets to 60 in 4.7 secs. The 2014 S3 uses Audi’s highly advanced efficiency technologies, which includes dual fuel injection, exhaust manifold integrated in the cylinder head, Audi valvelift system and a rotary valve module for thermal management. It also gets 25mm lower suspension, larger brakes, electrically assisted progressive steering, Audi drive select vehicle dynamics system and an optional Audi magnetic ride damper control system. The exterior is treated to some modifications, with four oval tailpipes, rear diffuser, air intakes, rear spoiler and side sills. For those that like open top motoring a convertible S3 was added in 2014. |
