AUDI A3 · 1.9 TDI Ambition · Hatchback · 1996 ‐ 2000

From 1996 Audi launched production of cars model A3, modification 1.9 TDI Ambition and finished it in 2000. This 3-door hatchback has a length of 4.2 meters, weight 1.2 tons and is assigned to fit 5 men total.

«A3 1.9 TDI Ambition» have a front-wheel drive automobile with a 5-speed manual gearbox. This auto can be accelerated for 12.4 seconds to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 181 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders diesel motor with a «direct injection system», which produce a peak output of 90 horsepower at 4000 rpm.

Gas tank volume of this vehicle is 55 l of diesel, thereby when mixed fuel rate is 4.9 liters per 100 km (4.1 l on the highway, 6.5 l in the city), accordingly let you to go about 1123 kilometers unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this car have ventilated disks brakes and fixed to the undercarriage using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Back wheels have disks brakes and fixed to the chassis with help of suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 195/65R15.

According to the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Audi A3 gained the lot quantity of stars - four, which indicates that it is a well safe auto. Furthermore to active systems of safety (EBD, ABS), it is also equipped with passive safety (side, passenger, driver airbags).