2013 Audi A3 Wallpaper

2013 Audi A3 Wallpaper

2013 Audi A3 wallpaper

2013 Audi A3 Images

2013 Audi A3 wallpaper

2013 Audi A3 wallpaper




The A3 has undergone a major overhaul in terms of design and yet it can pass off as a minor facelift.... from the Ingolstat based company

At 4,237mm long, 1,421mm tall and 1,777mm wide, the new A3 has about the same height and length as its predecessor but is 12mm wider and rides on a 23mm longer wheelbase that measures 2,601mm.

The hexagonal single-frame grille, large air intakes and the headlights with a wave-shaped lower edge and Audi’s signature LED daytime running lights create a familiar look that is instantly recognizable.

Audi claims that the low angle of the C-pillar and the sloping roof give the three-door A3 a coupe-like look that is emphasized by the large wheel arches, the flared metal surfaces and the diffuser insert on the rear bumper.

The 2013 A3 is the first VW Group model to use the brand-new modular MQB platform, which is flexible enough to underpin many different models. Weight reduction has been a prime objective during the car’s development. The hood and fenders are made of aluminum saving more than 9 kg (19.84 lb), and the chassis uses form-hardened and hot-formed steel for the underbody, the A- and B-pillars and the roof arch, and high- and ultra-high-strength steel in other parts of the body.

“The right material in the right place” guideline has resulted in the A3 1.4 TFSI weighing 1,175 kg (2,590 lb) – which is 80 kg (176.37 lb) less than its predecessor and a relaticely low figure for the class.

Inside, Audi promises the high-quality soft materials that we have come to expect from the company in all of its models. The dashboard brings to mind that of the smaller A1, with a sportier and more detailed instrument binnacle and a driver-oriented center console that features an optional folding touch screen and the MMI multimedia system.

According to the company, the rear seat can accommodate three adults and the boot has a capacity of 365 lt (12.89 cubic feet).

At launch, the new A3 will be available with two gasoline and one diesel engine.

The 1.4 TFSI produces 120hp (122PS) and 200Nm (147.5 lb-ft) of torque at just 1,500 rpm. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 9.3 seconds and attains a top speed of 203 km/h (126 mph), while consuming only 5.2 lt/100 km (45.2 US mpg) and emitting 120 g/km of CO2.

The most potent version is motivated by the 178hp (180PS), 250Nm (184.4 lb-ft) 1.8-liter TFSI. Its 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time is 7.2 seconds and it reaches a top speed of 232 km/h (144 mph), yet its average fuel consumption and CO2 emissions at 5.6 lt/100 km (42.0 US mpg) and 130 g/km respectively are only slightly higher than the 1.4-liter unit.

Those hell-bent on low fuel consumption will almost certainly choose the frugal 2.0-liter TDI engine. It boasts a combined figure of just 4.1 lt/100 km (57.37 US mpg) and 106 g/km of CO2, yet with a 8.6-second 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint and a 216 km/h (134 mph) top speed it is no slouch.

The 1.4 TFSI and 2.0 TDI engines will initially be available with a six-speed manual gearbox and the 1.8 TFSI will be equipped with a seven-speed dual-clutch S tronic as standard.