
Base
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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Dimensions
| 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
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Compressor Number Of: 1
Compressor Intercooler: yes
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Liters: 1.8
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 1781
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 81
Engine Stroke: 86.4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 5
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 9
Engine Location: Front
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Additional Fuel Types
Additional Fuel Types Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Capacity L: 62
Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 16.4
Clock
Clock Type: Analogue
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
External Temperature
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 6.8
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 238
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 148
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 154
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 209
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 270
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2100
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 200
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: ABS
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Sports: 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 Tire Rear Width: 225
Wheels Tire Front Width: 225
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: W
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: W
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Body Side Molding
Body Side Molding Color: Body Colour
Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Spoiler
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Spoiler Roof Color: Body Colour
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 270
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 9.5
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 36
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1020
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 55.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1415
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2519
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 99.2
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 69.4
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1763
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 163.7
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4159
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1503
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.2
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1527
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.1
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 35.8
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 10900
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 973
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 36.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 936
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1446
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 56.9
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1399
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 55.1
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Headlights Configuration: Twin
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Headlight Cleaners
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Sunvisors Center Location: Centre
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3197
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1450
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1600
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3527
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 720
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1587
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1935
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 4266
Antenna
Antenna Type: Roof
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Cassette: yes
System Type: Stereo
Disc Player
Disc Player Capacity: 6
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Rear Location: Rear
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 2
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Mats
Floor Mats Material: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Airbag Driver Occupant Sensors: yes
Front Airbag Passenger Occupant Sensors: yes
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
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
Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Grabbers: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
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
Rear Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Airbag Front Occupant Sensors: yes
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Console
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Floor Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Type: Full
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Air Conditioning
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Includes Sunroof: yes
Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
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