AUDI A3 · 1.8 5V Turbo Ambition · Hatchback · 1999 ‐ 2000

Manufacturing version 1.8 5V Turbo Ambition of auto models A3 was launched in 1999 by Audi, and closed in 2000. The weight of the car is 1.2 tn and a length of 4.2 m, It is formed as hatchback with three doors, and may be fit in 5 person with a driver.

«A3 1.8 5V Turbo Ambition» vehicle with a 5-speed manual transmission is fitted to the front-wheels. This auto can speed up for 7.5 seconds to 100 km/h, with a max speed of 228 km/h, owing to a 4-cylinders petrol engine with a «multipoint injection system», which generate a maximum power of 180 hp at 5500 rpm.

Fuel rate is 10.6 l in the city mode of driving, on the track 6.2 l, and the average fuel consumption is 7.8 l per 100 km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 liters of petrol, what lets to drive about 706 kilometers unrefuelled.

The forward wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks brakes and fixed to the body chassis through suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rearward wheels have disks brakes and attached to the undercarriage using suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the next size - 205/60VR15.

In accordance with the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Audi A3 gained the many quantity of stars - four, which means that it is a well safe automobile. In addition to passive safety (side, passenger, driver airbags), it is also equipped with dynamic safety systems such as ABS, EBD, ESP.