2000 Audi S3

The Audi S3 is a 3 door hatchback style automobile with a front positioned engine driving through all four wheels. Its 4 cylinder, double overhead camshaft turbocharged engine has 5 valves per cylinder and a volume of 1.8 litres. This unit produces power and torque figures of 210 bhp (213 PS/157 kW) at 5800 rpm and 270 Nm (199 lbft/27.5 kgm) at 2100-5000 rpm respectively. A 6 speed manual gearbox transfers the power to the wheels. It weighs a quoted 1530 kg at the kerb. It is claimed to attain a top speed of 238 km/h (148 mph).
Full specs

Body type
3 door hatchback with 4/5 seats
Length
4152 mm
Weight
1530 kg
Engine type
turbocharged petrol
Engine size
1.8 litre
Cylinders
4, Straight
Power
213 PS / 210 bhp / 157 kW @ 5800 rpm
Torque
270 Nm / 199 ft.lb / 27.5 kgm @ 2100-5000 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 6.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h / 148 mph

2000 Audi S3 specifications

2000 Audi S3 data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors	3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2512 mm	98.9 inches
Track/tread (front)	1527 mm	60.1 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1503 mm	59.2 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	1530 kg	3373 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
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)	213 PS (210 bhp) (157 kW) at 5800 rpm
maximum torque (DIN)	270 Nm (199 ft·lb) (27.5 kgm) at 2100-5000 rpm
Specific output (DIN)	87.9 kW/litre 119.6 ps/litre 117.9 bhp/litre 1.93 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (DIN)	151.6 Nm/litre 1.83 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	EFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1905.1 kPa (276.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	445.25 cc
Aspiration	Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	6.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	238 km/h (148 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 139.16 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.14 PS/kg 102.35 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.1 kW/kg 137.25 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.14 bhp/kg 0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 9.77 kg/kW 16.32 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	all wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.MS.W.
Rear suspension	TB.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID	78144
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	16.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2000 Audi S3 added 2001-03-19. Last modified 2013-02-28.