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Ambition
2L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD
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Audi A3 Ambition (2009) price & specs
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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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Power to Weight
55.07 - 102.44 kW/t
55.07 kW/t
240.98 kW/t
Boot Space
260 litres
112 litres
455 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.9 - 7.6 L/100km
5.3 L/100km
16.6 L/100km
Vehicle Range
743 - 797 km
484 km
1,132 km
Price
$43,900 - $57,505
$42,460
$426,128
Warranty (Years)
3 years
1 year
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
20,000 km
Unlimited
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Dimensions
4,238 mm
1,765 mm
1,424 mm
| 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
CO2 Level (Combined): 181
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 82.5
Engine (cc): 1984
Compression Ratio: 10.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 92.8
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
Main Capacity (L): 55
Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.3
Maximum Speed (km/h): 236
Maximum Speed (mph): 147
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 200
Maximum Power (kW): 147
Maximum Torque (Nm): 280
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5100
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 170
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Automatic Clutch Manual: yes
Automatic Mode: yes
Description: Automated Manual Sequential Trans (Amt)
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Power Steering
Type: Electric
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Wheels
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Driver Location: LHD
Local Body Type: Convertible
Platform Code: Pq35
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 23.8
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 674
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 260
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 60.4
Front Track (mm): 1534
Overall Height (in): 56.1
Overall Height (mm): 1424
Overall Length (in): 166.9
Overall Length (mm): 4238
Overall Width (in): 69.5
Overall Width (mm): 1765
Rear Track (in): 59.3
Rear Track (mm): 1507
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.1
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10700
Wheelbase (in): 101.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2578
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.6
Front Headroom (mm): 1007
Rear Headroom (in): 37.3
Rear Headroom (mm): 948
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.8
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1392
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 45.7
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1162
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Convertible Rollover Protection
Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
Convertible Roof
Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
Roof Soft Operation: Electric
Roof Soft Type: Soft
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1700
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3748
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1985
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4376
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1485
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3274
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Seating
Capacity: 4
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