| General information |
| Brand | Audi |
| Model | S3 |
| Generation | S3 (8L) |
| Modification (Engine) | 1.8 T (210 Hp) quattro |
| Start of production | November, 1998 year |
| End of production | August, 2000 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 3 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
12.2 l/100 km
19.28 US mpg23.15 UK mpg8.2 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
7.2 l/100 km
32.67 US mpg39.23 UK mpg13.89 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
9.1 l/100 km
25.85 US mpg31.04 UK mpg10.99 km/l |
| CO2 emissions | 218 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 6.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 6.5 sec |
| Maximum speed |
238 km/h
147.89 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 3 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.5 kg/Hp, 152.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.1 kg/Nm, 196.4 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 210 Hp @ 5800 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 117.9 Hp/l |
| Torque |
270 Nm @ 2100-5000 rpm.
199.14 lb.-ft. @ 2100-5000 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Transverse |
| Engine Model/Code | APY, AMK, AUL |
| Engine displacement |
1781 cm3
108.68 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore |
81 mm
3.19 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
86.4 mm
3.4 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity |
4.5 l
4.76 US qt | 3.96 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
7.0 l
7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1375 kg
3031.36 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1935 kg
4265.94 lbs. |
| Max load |
560 kg
1234.59 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
270 l
9.53 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum |
1020 l
36.02 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
62 l
16.38 US gal | 13.64 UK gal |
| Max. roof load |
75 kg
165.35 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) |
1600 kg
3527.4 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) |
1600 kg
3527.4 lbs. |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes |
720 kg
1587.33 lbs. |
| Permitted towbar download |
75 kg
165.35 lbs. |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4159 mm
163.74 in. |
| Width |
1763 mm
69.41 in. |
| Height |
1415 mm
55.71 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2519 mm
99.17 in. |
| Front track |
1527 mm
60.12 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1503 mm
59.17 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.33 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
10.9 m
35.76 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 17 |
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