Audi Top Speed

S3 (8l)

238.00 km/h

or 147.89 mp/h

General information
BrandAudi
Model S3
Generation S3 (8L)
Modification (Engine) 1.8 T (210 Hp) quattro
Start of production November, 1998 year
End of production August, 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeHatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 12.2 l/100 km 19.28 US mpg23.15 UK mpg8.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.2 l/100 km 32.67 US mpg39.23 UK mpg13.89 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.1 l/100 km 25.85 US mpg31.04 UK mpg10.99 km/l
CO2 emissions218 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 6.5 sec
Maximum speed 238 km/h 147.89 mph
Emission standard Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio 6.5 kg/Hp, 152.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.1 kg/Nm, 196.4 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 210 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power per litre 117.9 Hp/l
Torque 270 Nm @ 2100-5000 rpm. 199.14 lb.-ft. @ 2100-5000 rpm.
Engine location Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code APY, AMK, AUL
Engine displacement 1781 cm3 108.68 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 81 mm 3.19 in.
Piston Stroke 86.4 mm 3.4 in.
Compression ratio 9
Number of valves per cylinder 5
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 4.5 l 4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 7.0 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1375 kg 3031.36 lbs.
Max. weight 1935 kg 4265.94 lbs.
Max load 560 kg 1234.59 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 270 l 9.53 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1020 l 36.02 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 62 l 16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal
Max. roof load 75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) 1600 kg 3527.4 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 1600 kg 3527.4 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 720 kg 1587.33 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 75 kg 165.35 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4159 mm 163.74 in.
Width 1763 mm 69.41 in.
Height 1415 mm 55.71 in.
Wheelbase 2519 mm 99.17 in.
Front track 1527 mm 60.12 in.
Rear (Back) track 1503 mm 59.17 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.33
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.9 m 35.76 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 6
Front suspension Independent type McPherson
Rear suspension Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/45 R17
Wheel rims size7.5J x 17