1996 Audi A3 1.8T specifications

1996 Audi A3 1.8T data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2512 mm 98.9 inches
Track/tread (front) 1513 mm 59.6 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1495 mm 58.9 inches
Length 4152 mm 163.5 inches
Width 1753 mm 69 inches
Height 1422 mm 56 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.65
Kerb weight 1140 kg 2513 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 54.6 litres 12 [14.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1781 cc
(108.683 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 81 × 86.4 mm
3.19 × 3.4 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
5 valves per cylinder
20 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
150 PS (148 bhp) (110 kW)
at 5700 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
210 Nm (155 ft·lb) (21.4 kgm)
at 1750-4600 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
62 kW/litre
84.3 ps/litre
83.1 bhp/litre
1.36 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
117.91 Nm/litre
1.43 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.5:1
Fuel system Motronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1481.7 kPa (214.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 445.25 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor 1 KKK turbo
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 21.3 s
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 217 km/h (135 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
131.63 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
96.81 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 kW/kg
129.82 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.33 kg/kW
17.25 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.W.
Rear suspension TB.ARB.
Wheel size front 6J x 15
Wheel size rear 6J x 15
Tyres front 195/65 R 15
Tyres rear 195/65 R 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.84
Final drive ratio 3.68
general
Carfolio.com ID20064
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1996 Audi A3 1.8T added 1997-04-28.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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