The Audi A3 1.8T quattro is a hatchback with 5 doors and a front mounted engine which delivers its power through all four wheels.
It is powered by a turbocharged engine of 1.8 litre capacity. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 5 valves per cylinder. It develops 177.5 bhp (180 PS/132 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 235 N·m (173 lb·ft/24 kgm) at 1950-5000 rpm.
The engine supplies its power through to the wheels via a 6 speed manual transmission.
It weighs a quoted 1450 kg at the kerb.
Maximum speed claimed is 226 km/h (140 mph), official fuel consumption is 12.9/7.4/9.3 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 223.0 g/km.
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