2012 Audi S3

Audi S3 is an automobile that has a 3 door hatchback body style with a front positioned engine powering all four wheels. The 2 litre engine is a turbocharged, double overhead camshaft, 4 cylinder that has an output of 296 bhp (300 PS/221 kW) of power at 5500 rpm, and maximum torque of 380 N·m (280 lb·ft/38.8 kgm) at 1800-5500 rpm. The engine drives the wheels via a 6 speed manual transmission. The quoted kerb weight is 1470 kg. It is said to be able to achieve a top speed of 250 km/h or 155 mph, manufacturer claimed fuel consumption figures are 9.1/5.8/7.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 162.0 g/km.
Full specs

Body type
3 door hatchback with 4/5 seats
Length
4254 mm
Weight
1470 kg
Engine type
turbocharged petrol
Engine size
2 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
300 PS / 296 bhp / 221 kW @ 5500 rpm
Torque
380 Nm / 280 ft.lb / 38.8 kgm @ 1800-5500 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 5.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h / 155 mph
Economy
9.1/5.8/7.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO₂ emissions
162.0 CO₂ g/km

2012 Audi S3 specifications

2012 Audi S3 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors	3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2595 mm	102.2 inches
Track/tread (front)	1535 mm	60.4 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1511 mm	59.5 inches
Length	4254 mm	167.5 inches
Width	1777 mm	70 inches
Height	1401 mm	55.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.64
Kerb weight	1470 kg	3241 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	55 litres	12.1 [14.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.34
Frontal area	2.13 m²
CdA	0.72
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer	Audi
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	2 litre 1984 cc (121.071 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	82.5 × 92.8 mm 3.25 × 3.65 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.89
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	300 PS (296 bhp) (221 kW) at 5500 rpm
maximum torque	380 Nm (280 ft·lb) (38.8 kgm) at 1800-5500 rpm
Specific output	111.3 kW/litre 151.3 ps/litre 149.2 bhp/litre 2.44 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	191.53 Nm/litre 2.31 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	9.3:1
Fuel system	direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	2406.9 kPa (349.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	496 cc
Aspiration	Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	5.2 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 204.16 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.2 PS/kg 150.15 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.15 kW/kg 201.36 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.2 bhp/kg 0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 6.66 kg/kW 11.12 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	9.1/5.8/7.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	9.1/5.8/7.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre	11.0/17.2/14.3 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG	31.0/48.7/40.4 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG	25.8/40.6/33.6 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions	162.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)	G
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)	D
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	all wheel drive
Torque split
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	7½J x 18
Wheel size rear	7½J x 18
Tyres front	225/40 x 18
Tyres rear	225/40 x 18
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.91
Final drive ratio	3.09
general
Carfolio.com ID	298485
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	16.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2012 Audi S3 added 2012-12-05. Last modified 2020-02-02.