Despite today’s never-ending talk about globalization and the merging of world cultures, German cars still have a personality all their own. But like most strong personalities, the distinct flavor of Teutonic automobiles isn’t a favorite with everybody. While the typical German car’s smooth, refined manners are impressive, such machines can seem a little too slick [...]
2009 ABT AS3 Audi A3 comes with modified bonnet, grill, bumpers, fenders and LED light line from their product range the car has an even greater presence. It stands there as if it’s ready to attack, even more so with the ABT bodywork kit signalizing extra power and sportiness: its front spoiler insert, side skirts, [...]
Vehicles Covered in Version 8.0 As mentioned earlier, we consider version 8.0 our best release ever. This new version features an updated vehicle wire color database that covers 99.9% of all cars, trucks and SUVs on the road today, ranging from 1979-2010. That’s 30 years of vehicle data! The following is a listing of the [...]
Since its introduction in 2004, the concept of the Sportback has established itself in the compact class. The success of the Audi A3 Sportback has exceeded even the expectations of its makers – far more customers choose the four-door model with the large rear hatch than its three-door sibling.
But it is far more than two [...]
The Audi A3 created the entirely new market segment of the premium compact car when the first-generation model made its debut in 1996. The brand with the four rings has been notably successful in that market segment and has since built 1.9 million units of the Audi A3. After four successive record-breaking years, the one [...]
The Audi A3 is a successful model – and has been for over a decade. The first generation made its debut in 1996; it immediately opened up its own market segment, that of premium, compact vehicles for individual, demanding customers. In 2003, Audi launched the second generation of the three-door A3; one year later, this [...]
A six-speed manual transmission handles the business of getting the power from the engine to the standard quattro driveline; 18-inch wheels provide a firm grip with the road. The sport suspension holds the body 25 millimeters (0.98 in) lower and integrates lightweight aluminum components. Black brake calipers act on 17-inch disk brakes. Audi’s compact premium [...]
In comparison with the A3, the two-liter engine in the S3 has been intensively further developed. The turbo, with its upsized turbine and compressor turbine wheel, builds up a relative charge pressure of up to 1.2 bar. A reengineered charge air cooler significantly lowers the temperature of the compressed air and thereby increases the air [...]
Although it borrows much from the Volkswagen Golf Mk3, Audi’s A3 is undoubtedly curvier and more stylish – with a classier interior. When it launched the A3 range in 1996, Audi claimed it had created a new market sector – for premium compact hatchbacks. UK sales of over 90,000 are testimony to the popularity of [...]
24 - Mixture preparation - injection
1 Servicing injection system
1.1 General notes on self-diagnosis
1.2 Safety precautions
1.3 Rules for cleanliness
1.4 Procedure to be followed prior to opening high-pressure injection system - take note of the following:
1.5 Technical data
1.6 Overview - fitting locations
1.7 Exploded view - intake manifold
1.8 Exploded view - fuel rail
1.9 Exploded view - air cleaner [...]
