2008 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro
The A3 series is produced since 1996 by the German Automobile manufacturer Audi. This series is represented by two generations.
The first one (Typ 8L) is between 1996 and 2003, which was initially available only with a three-door hatchback body, but in 1999 Audi introduced the five-door A3. In 2003 the first generation A3 was replaced in Europe, but it continued to be sold in some markets, the production stopping in 2006.
The second generation of Audi A3 (Typ 8P) was launched at the Geneva Motor Show in 2003 and it was designed by Walter de'Silva. It was launched as a as a three-door hatchback , the five-door "Sportback" being introduced only in June 2004 and the Cabriolet in 2008.
2008 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro Photo
2008 Audi A3 3.2 Quattro Technical Specifications & Features
Basic (general) Data
- Marque (make)
- Audi
- Model
- A3 3.2 Quattro
- Series
- A3
- Model family
- -
- Model code
- -
- Manufacturer
- Audi
- Issued from
- 2008
- Issued until
- -
- Number made
- -
- Body construction
- -
- Body designation
- -
- Country
- Germany
Car Bodywork Details
- Base platform
- -
- Bodywork type
- hatchback (liftback) sedan
- Bodywork designer
- -
- Passenger space (volume)
- -
- Number of doors
- 3/5
- Number of seats
- 5
- Cargo capacity (volume)
- -
- Max. cargo capacity (volume)
- -
Car Dimensions and Weight
- Length
- 166.9 in
- Width
- 69.5 in
- Height
- 55.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in
- Track front
- 60.4 in
- Track rear
- 59.3 in
- Ground clearance
- -
- Length/wheelbase ratio
- 1.64
- Total (curb) weight
- 3329 lb
- Dry weight
- -
- Load capacity
- -
- Gross (max.) weight
- -
- Towing weight
- -
- Weight distribution (front)
- -
- Fuel capacity
- 15.9 US gal
Aerodynamics
- Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)
- 0.33
- Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd x A)
- 7.5 sq ft
- Frontal area (A)
- 22.9 sq ft
- Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)
- 23.3 hp
Car Engine informations
- Engine Code
- -
- Engine Type
- V engine
- Engine Manufacturer
- Audi
- Engine construction
- -
- Fuel
- petrol (gasoline)
- Fuel details
- -
- Fuel supply
- direct petrol injection
- Engine Main bearings
- -
- Cam Design
- DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)
- Sump
- wet
- Aspiration
- natural
- Compressor type
- -
- Intercooler
- no
- Coolant
- water
- Catalytic converter
- yes
- Total number of cylinders
- 6
- Total number of valves
- 24
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Bore
- 3.31 in
- Stroke
- 3.78 in
- Bore/Stroke ratio
- 0.88
- Engine displacement
- 194.6 cu in
- Unitary capacity
- 32.434 cu in/cylinder
- Compression ratio
- 11.3 : 1
- Max. output power
- 247.0 hp at 6300 rpm
- Max. torque
- 236.0 lb·ft at 2500 rpm
- Maximum rpm
- -
- Max. net output (power at the wheels)
- 140.7 hp (est.)
- Specific output
- 1.269 bhp/cu in
- Specific torque
- 0.88 lb·ft/cu in
Car Performance
- Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)
- -
- Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)
- -
- Acceleration 0-100 km/h
- 6.10 s
- Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)
- -
- Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
- -
- Standing 1/2 mile time
- -
- Standing kilometer time
- -
- Top (maximal) speed
- 155 mph
- Power-to-weight ratio
- 123.9 bhp/ton
- Fuel consumption, City (urban)
- -
- Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
- -
- Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
- -
- Fuel consumption, Euro
- -
- CO2 emissions
- 360 g/mi
- Range
- -
Transmission
- Transmission type
- automatic
- Wheel drive
- four wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 6
- Top gear (drive) ratio
- 0.83
- Final gear (drive) ratio
- 3.6
Car Chassis Data
- Engine location
- front
- Engine alignment
- transverse
- Steering
- rack & pinion PAS
- Steering details
- -
- Turns lock-to-lock
- -
- Turning circle
- -
- Suspension front
- Independent, MacPherson strut, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
- Suspension rear
- Independent,4 Links, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
- Wheels front
- 7.5J x 17
- Wheels rear
- 7.5J x 17
- Tyres front
- 225/45-R17
- Tyres rear
- 225/45-R17
- Brake diameter front
- -
- Brake diameter rear
- -
- Brakes details
- servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
- Braked area
- -
- Brakes Front
- ventilated disc
- Brakes Rear
- disc
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