The Audi S3 is an all wheel drive road car, with its powerplant positioned in the front, and a 3 door hatchback bodyshell.
Its 4 cylinder, double overhead camshaft turbocharged engine has 4 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 2 litres. It provides power and torque figures of 296 bhp (300 PS/221 kW) at 5500 rpm and 380 Nm (280 lbft/38.8 kgm) at 1800-5500 rpm respectively.
The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 6 speed automatic gearbox.
Quoted kerb weight is 1490 kg.
It is claimed to manage a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), stated fuel consumption is 8.8/5.9/6.9 l/100km urban/extra-urban/overall, and carbon dioxide emissions are 159.0 g/km.
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