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Overview
The 2000 Audi S3 Base is a four-wheel drive, 3-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Audi S3 is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany and when it was new had prices starting at .
This Audi S3 is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 154 kW of power (at 5800 rpm) and 270 Nm of torque (at 2100 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission.
The Audi S3 measures 1415mm (55.7 inches) in height, 4159mm (163.7 inches) in length, 1763mm (69.4 inches) in width with a 2519mm (99.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1450kg (3196.7 lbs) of unladen weight. The S3 Base comes standard with 225/45 R17 front tyres and 225/45 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
106.21 - 112.66 kW/t
53.33 kW/t
112.66 kW/t
Boot Space
270 litres
270 litres
395 litres
Price
$65,850 - $69,900
$25,990
$69,900
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
60,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 years
1 year
4 years
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Dimensions
4,159 mm
1,763 mm
1,415 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,159 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,763 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,519 mm |
| Load Capacity | 485 mm |
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Explore Audi S3 Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Intercooler Compressor: yes
Number of Compressors: 1
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Bore Engine: 81
Engine (cc): 1781
Compression Ratio: 9
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.8
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 5
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Stroke Engine: 86.4
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Additional Fuel Types
Fuel Types: Unleaded
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Capacity Gal: 16.4
Capacity (L): 62
Clock
Type: Analogue
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
External Temperature
Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster
Type: Partial Digital
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.8
Maximum Speed (km/h): 238
Maximum Speed (mph): 148
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 209
Maximum Power (kW): 154
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 200
Maximum Torque (Nm): 270
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2100
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: ABS
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 6
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Sports Steering Wheel: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
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
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Body Colour
Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Spoiler
Roof Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 36
Rear Seat Down (L): 1020
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.5
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 270
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 60.1
Front Track (mm): 1527
Overall Height (in): 55.7
Overall Height (mm): 1415
Overall Length (in): 163.7
Overall Length (mm): 4159
Overall Width (in): 69.4
Overall Width (mm): 1763
Rear Track (in): 59.2
Rear Track (mm): 1503
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
Wheelbase (in): 99.2
Wheelbase (mm): 2519
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.3
Front Headroom (mm): 973
Rear Headroom (in): 36.9
Rear Headroom (mm): 936
Front Hip Room (in): 56.9
Front Hip Room (mm): 1446
Rear Hip Room (in): 55.1
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1399
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Body Colour
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Xenon
Configuration: Twin
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Headlight Cleaners
Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
Sun Visors
Location: Centre
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1600
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3527
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 720
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1587
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1935
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4266
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1450
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3197
Antenna
Type: Roof
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Disc Player
Capacity: 6
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Number of Door Switches: 2
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Door Panel Trim
Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Mats
Material: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Driver Airbag Occupant Sensor: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensor: yes
Front Seat Belts
Driver Grabbers: yes
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Grabbers: yes
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
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
Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
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
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Front Occupant Sensors: yes
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Open
Floor Type: Full
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: yes
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Air Conditioning
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Micro Filter: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Includes Power Windows: yes
Includes Sunroof: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: Remote
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