Audi S3
Audi S3 | |
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Production period: | since 1999 |
Class : | Compact class |
Body versions : | Station wagon , sedan , convertible |
The Audi S3 is a compact sports car from Audi AG and has always represented the highest equipment level of the Audi A3 since its introduction in 1999. With the introduction of the Audi RS3 in spring 2011, the S3 is the second highest equipment level of the A3.
S3 (8L, 1999-2003)
1st generation | |
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Audi S3 (2001-2003) |
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Production period: | 1999-2003 |
Body versions : | Station wagon |
Engines: |
Petrol engines : 1.8 liters (154–165 kW) |
Length: | 4152 mm |
Width: | 1763 mm |
Height: | 1406 mm |
Wheelbase : | 2519 mm |
Empty weight : | 1375-1420 kg |
The first generation of the Audi S3 was introduced in spring 1999. It initially developed 154 kW (209 hp) through a four-cylinder in-line engine with a displacement of 1.8 liters, turbocharger and five-valve technology.
Shortly after the facelift in summer 2001, which was also sold with 154 kW, the power increased to 165 kW (225 hp). The vehicle, which was only available with a 6-speed manual gearbox, Quattro all-wheel drive and as a three-door model, had expanded basic and exclusive equipment compared to the normal A3:
- modified front and rear bumper ,
- wider fenders ,
- wide side skirts,
- Roof edge spoiler,
- visible tailpipes
- Quattro all-wheel drive system ( Haldex coupling )
- electrically adjustable Recaro sports seats and
- Xenon headlights
Technical specifications
model | S3 | |
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construction time | 03 / 1999-09 / 2001 | 10/2001–05/2003 |
Engine code | APY / AMK | BAM |
Displacement | 1781 cc | |
Bore × stroke | 81.0 mm × 86.4 mm | |
Engine type | Inline four-cylinder | |
Engine charging | Turbocharging | |
Valves | 20th | |
Max. Power at min −1 | 154 kW (210 PS) / 5800 | 165 kW (225 PS) / 5900 |
Max. Torque at min -1 | 270 Nm / 2100-5000 | 280 Nm / 2200-5500 |
Acceleration, 0 to 100 km / h | 6.8 s | 6.6 s |
Top speed (km / h) | 238 | 243 |
Fuel consumption
(according to EEC guidelines, |
9.1 super plus |
9.3 Super plus |
S3 (8P, 2006-2012)
2nd generation | |
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Audi S3 three-door (2006-2008) |
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Production period: | 2006–2012 |
Body versions : | Station wagon |
Engines: |
Otto engine : 2.0 liters (195 kW) |
Length: | 4214-4302 mm |
Width: | 1765 mm |
Height: | 1399-1402 mm |
Wheelbase : | 2578 mm |
Empty weight : | 1530-1590 kg |
The second generation of the Audi S3 has an output of 195 kW (265 hp). From the facelift in April 2008, it was available both as a three-door (8P) and as a five-door with the additional designation “Sportback” (8PA) - an automatic dual-clutch transmission in the form of a six- speed S tronic was added in autumn 2008.
The compact sports car is powered by a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder gasoline engine with direct gasoline injection and an exhaust gas turbocharger . The standard quattro all-wheel drive , like all Audi's with a transversely installed engine, is a clutch-controlled (automatically engaged) all-wheel drive with Haldex clutch .
The maximum torque is 350 Nm, acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes 5.5–5.8 seconds and the top speed is limited to 250 km / h. Consumption is around 8.3–8.5 liters of Super Plus per 100 kilometers with emissions of 193–198 grams of CO 2 per kilometer.
The Audi S3 is equipped with 18 "aluminum wheels and 225/40 tires as standard and also has bi-xenon headlights and exterior mirrors in aluminum look ex works as a special feature of the Audi S models.
Technical specifications
Three-door | Sportback | |
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Construction period | 08/2006–05/2012 | 04/2008–10/2012 |
Motor type | Gasoline engine | |
Engine type | Row design | |
cylinder | 4th | |
Valves | 16 | |
Engine charging | turbocharger | |
Mixture preparation | Direct injection | |
Displacement | 1984 cc | |
Max. Power at min −1 | 195 kW (265 PS) / 6000 | |
Max. Torque at min -1 : | 350 Nm / 2500-5000 | |
Drive type, standard | all wheel drive | |
Transmission type, standard | 6-speed manual transmission | |
Transmission type, optional | 6-speed S tronic | |
Empty weight | 1530-1550 kg | 1550-1590 kg |
maximum payload | 560 kg | |
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h | 5.5-5.7 s | 5.6-5.8 s |
Top speed | 250 km / h (governed) | |
Fuel consumption over 100 km, combined | 8.3–9.1 l Super Plus | 8.4–8.5 l Super Plus |
CO 2 emissions, combined | 193-217 g / km | 195-201 g / km |
Emission standard according to EU classification | 5 euro |
S3 (8V, 2013-2020)
3rd generation | |
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Audi S3 three-door (2013-2016) |
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Production period: | 2013-2020 |
Body versions : | Station wagon , sedan , convertible |
Engines: |
Petrol engine : 2.0 liters (221–228 kW) |
Length: | 4254-4469 mm |
Width: | 1777-1796 mm |
Height: | 1392-1404 mm |
Wheelbase : | 2596-2631 mm |
Empty weight : | 1470-1740 kg |
At the Mondial de l'Automobile in September 2012, the third generation of the Audi S3 based on the A3 8V was initially presented as a three-door model. The market launch took place in spring 2013.
A 2.0-liter gasoline engine with turbocharger and an output of 221 kW (300 hp) is used as the engine. A six-speed manual transmission and quattro all-wheel drive are used as standard . The S tronic 6-speed dual clutch transmission is available for an extra charge.
In autumn 2013, the S3 was also offered as a notchback version. Delivery of the sedan began in early 2014. It is characterized by a low, flowing roof dome that ends in a coupé-like, flat C-pillar. The trunk volume of the S3 notchback is 425 liters.
A convertible version has also been on the market since July 2014. The S3 Cabriolet has a soft top that opens and closes in less than 18 seconds at the push of a button (while driving up to 50 km / h). The starting price of the S3 Cabrio in Germany is 48,500 euros.
Audi started facelift production of the Audi S3 8V in mid-2016. The most important changes in the optics were more distinctive rear lights with dynamic indicators as standard and more angular front headlights. Furthermore, the front and rear bumpers including the diffuser received significant visual changes. In addition, the engine output has been increased from 300 to 310 hp compared to the pre-facelift.
Technical specifications
Three-door | Sportback | limousine | Cabriolet | Three-door | Sportback | limousine | Cabriolet | Sportback | limousine | Cabriolet | |
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Order period | 05/2013–04/2016 | 10/2013–04/2016 | 04/2014-04/2016 | 05/2016–09/2017 | 05/2016–07/2018 | 11 / 2018–03 / 2020 | |||||
Motor type | Gasoline engine | ||||||||||
Engine type | Row design | ||||||||||
cylinder | 4th | ||||||||||
Valves | 16 | ||||||||||
Engine charging | turbocharger | ||||||||||
Mixture preparation | Direct injection | ||||||||||
Displacement | 1984 cc | ||||||||||
Max. Power at min −1 | 221 kW (300 PS) / 5500-6200 | 228 kW (310 PS) / 5800–6500 (with S tronic 228 kW (310 PS) / 5500–6500) |
228 kW (310 hp) / 5500-6500 | 221 kW (300 PS) / 5300-6500 | |||||||
Max. Torque at min -1 | 380 Nm / 1800-5500 | 380 Nm / 1850–5700 (with S tronic 400 Nm / 2000–5400) |
400 Nm / 2000-5400 | 400 Nm / 2000-5200 | |||||||
Drive type, series | all wheel drive | ||||||||||
Gear type, series | 6-speed manual transmission | 6-speed S tronic | 6-speed manual transmission | 7-speed S tronic | |||||||
Transmission type, option | 6-speed S tronic | - | 7-speed S tronic | - | |||||||
Empty weight | 1470-1490 kg | 1500-1520 kg | 1505-1525 kg | 1695 kg | 1480-1505 kg | 1505-1540 kg | 1505-1545 kg | 1710 kg | 1565 kg | 1570 kg | 1740 kg |
Max. Payload | 560 kg | 550 kg | 440 kg | 560 kg | 550 kg | 430 kg | 480 kg | 475 kg | 370 kg | ||
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h | 4.8-5.2 s | 4.9-5.3 s | 5.4 s | 4.5-5.2 s | 4.6-5.3 s | 5.1 s | 4.7 s | 5.2 s | |||
Top speed | 250 km / h (governed) | ||||||||||
Fuel consumption over 100 km, combined | 6.9–7.0 l Super Plus | 7.1 l super plus | 6.4–7.1 l Super Plus | 6.5–7.1 l Super Plus | 6.4–7.1 l Super Plus | 6.7–6.8 l Super Plus | 6.8 l Super Plus | 7.1–7.3 l Super Plus | |||
CO 2 emissions, combined: | 159-162 g / km | 165 g / km | 146-163 g / km | 149-163 g / km | 148-163 g / km | 153-156 g / km | 155 g / km | 162-165 g / km | |||
Emission standard | Euro 6 | Euro 6d-TEMP |
S3 (8Y, since 2020)
4th generation | |
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Production period: | since 2020 |
Body versions : | Station wagon , sedan |
Engines: |
Otto engine : 2.0 liters (228 kW) |
Length: | 4351-4504 mm |
Width: | 1816 mm |
Height: | 1415-1438 mm |
Wheelbase : | 2630 mm |
Empty weight : | 1575-1580 kg |
The fourth generation based on the Audi A3 8Y was presented on August 11, 2020. It should come to dealers from the beginning of October 2020. In contrast to the previous model, only two instead of four body variants are available.
Technical specifications
Sportback | limousine | |
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Order period | from 10/2020 | |
Motor type | Gasoline engine | |
Engine type | Row design | |
cylinder | 4th | |
Valves | 16 | |
Engine charging | turbocharger | |
Mixture preparation | Direct injection | |
Displacement | 1984 cc | |
Max. Power at min −1 | 228 kW (310 hp) / 5450-6500 | |
Max. Torque at min -1 | 400 Nm / 2000-5450 | |
Drive type, series | all wheel drive | |
Gear type, series | 7-speed S tronic | |
Transmission type, option | - | |
Empty weight | 1500 kg | 1505 kg |
Max. Payload | 445 kg | |
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h | 4.8 s | |
Top speed | 250 km / h (governed) | |
Fuel consumption over 100 km, combined | 7.4 super plus | 7.2–7.3 l Super Plus |
CO 2 emissions, combined: | 169-170 g / km | 165-166 g / km |
Emission standard |
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Christian Brinkmann: Audi S3 Limousine: Power brought back into shape . Speed heads. March 27, 2013. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
- ↑ Christian Brinkmann: Audi S3 Cabrio 2014: It's going to be hot from summer . Speed heads. February 19, 2014. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
- ↑ Uli Baumann: Audi S3 Sportback and S3 Sedan (2020): 310 PS from a two-liter TFSI. In: auto-motor-und-sport.de. August 11, 2020, accessed on August 11, 2020 .