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Audi S3 (8L, facelift 2001) 1.8 T (225 Hp) quattro 2001, 2002, 2003
Audi S3 (8L, facelift 2001) 1.8 T (225 Hp) quattro 2001, 2002, 2003
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General information

Name

Audi S3 (8L, facelift 2001) 1.8 T (225 Hp) quattro 2001, 2002, 2003

Brand

Audi
Model

S3
Generation

S3 (8L, facelift 2001)
Year of production

2001

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

3

Body type

Hatchback
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

1.8 T (225 Hp) quattro

Power

225 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

280 Nm @ 2200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

CO2 emissions (g/km)

223 g/km

Emission standard

Euro 3

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

13.2 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

9.3 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.6 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

243 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
225 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Power per litre
126.3 Hp/l
Torque
280 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
Engine displacement
1781 cm3
Number of cylinders
4
Position of cylinders
Inline
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
5
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1420 kg

Max weight (kg)

1980 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

62 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

270 l

Trunk boot space maximum (l)

1020 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4159 mm

Width (mm)

1763 mm

Height (mm)

1415 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2519 mm

Front track (mm)

1527 mm

Rear track (mm)

1503 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

10.9 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels permanently, and the rear wheels are driven through an electrically or mechanically operated clutch if necessary.

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Front suspension system

Independent type McPherson

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

225/45 R17

Rear tires size

225/45 R17

Wheel rims size

7.5J x 17

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