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Audi S3 (8L, facelift 2001)

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1 versions · 1 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.8 T (225 KM) quattro Selected Gasoline 225 KM 2001–2003

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1.8 T (225 KM) quattro

Gasoline · 2001–2003

Engine power
225 KM
Torque
280 Nm
Engine displacement
1,781 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.6 s
Maximum speed
243 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
S3
Version
S3 (8L, facelift 2001)
Engine
1.8 T (225 KM) quattro
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
3
Start of production
2001
End of production
2003
Body type
Hatchback
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
243 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.6 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
9.3 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 3
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
223 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
BAM
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1781 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
81 mm
Piston stroke
86.4 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
5
Engine oil capacity
4.5 l
Coolant capacity
7 l
Power
225 KM @ 5900 obr./min
Torque
280 Nm @ 2200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
62 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.335
Minimum trunk capacity
270 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1020 l
Curb weight
1420 kg
Gross weight
1980 kg
Roof load
75 kg
Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
1600 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1600 kg
Trailer load without brakes
740 kg
Trailer nose weight
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4159 mm
Width
1763 mm
Height
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2519 mm
Front track
1527 mm
Rear track
1503 mm
Turning circle
10.9 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent McPherson type
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
225/45 R17
Rim size
7.5J x 17
ABS
yes