2018 Audi S3 Sedan specifications

2018 Audi S3 Sedan data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2637 mm 103.8 inches
Track/tread (front) 1552 mm 61.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1527 mm 60.1 inches
Length 4465 mm 175.8 inches
Width
Height 1392 mm 54.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1570 kg 3461 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 54.9 litres 12.1 [14.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.31
Frontal area 2.12
CdA 0.66
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
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 296 PS (292 bhp) (218 kW)
at 5400-6200 rpm
maximum torque 380 Nm (280 ft·lb) (38.8 kgm)
at 1900-5300 rpm
Specific output 109.8 kW/litre
149.2 ps/litre
147.2 bhp/litre
2.41 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 191.53 Nm/litre
2.31 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction cast iron block; aluminium alloy head
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 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 4.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
188.57 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 PS/kg
138.69 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 kW/kg
185.99 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.21 kg/kW
12.04 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 22/28/25 US MPG EPA city/highway/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km10.7/8.4/9.4 l/100km city/highway/combined
km/litre9.4/11.9/10.6 km/l city/highway/combined
UK MPG26.4/33.6/30.0 UK MPG city/highway/combined
US MPG22.0/28.0/25.0 US MPG city/highway/combined
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
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 8.0 x 18
Wheel size rear 8.0 x 18
Tyres front 225/40 R 18
Tyres rear 225/40 R 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 340 mm
Rear brake diameter 310 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 7 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.66
Final drive ratio 3.30
general
Carfolio.com ID549461
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 16.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2018 Audi S3 Sedan added 2018-04-30.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

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