2009 Audi A3 Ambition Pricing and Spec

Ambition
Overview
The 2009 Audi A3 Ambition is a front-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Audi A3 is regarded as a sports car built in Germany with prices starting at $57,500 before on-road costs.
This Audi A3 is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 147 kW of power (at 5100 rpm) and 280 Nm of torque (at 170 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. It has a 55L fuel tank
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,238 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,765 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,424 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm |
| Load Capacity | 500 mm |
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Explore Audi A3 Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 181
Engine
Engine Liters: 2
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1984
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 82.5
Engine Stroke: 92.8
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.5
Engine Location: Front
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type Octane No: 98
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 55
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 7.3
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 236
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 147
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 147
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 200
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 280
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 170
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5100
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Manual Sequential: yes
Transmission Description: Automated Manual Sequential Trans (Amt)
Transmission Automatic Mode: yes
Transmission Automatic Clutch Manual: yes
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Power Steering Type: Electric
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Platform Code: Pq35
Driver Location: LHD
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 260
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 9.2
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 674
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 23.8
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 56.1
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1424
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2578
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 101.5
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 69.5
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1765
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 166.9
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4238
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1507
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.3
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1534
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.4
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 35.1
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 10700
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.6
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1007
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 948
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1392
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 54.8
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1162
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 45.7
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Convertible Rollover Protection
Roof Convertible Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
Convertible Roof
Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Electric
Convertible Roof Soft Glass Rear Window: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3274
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1485
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1700
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3748
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1985
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4376
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Seating
Seating Capacity: 4
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