Technical data
Suspensions
The dynamic suspension in the A3 and A3 Sportback
unites sporty agility and outstanding tracking
stability with a high level of comfort when driving.
The springs and dampers of the McPherson front
axle react immediately to the requirements of
the road. The direct steering ratio provides a
spon
taneous response to movements of the
steering wheel and the electromechanical power
steering ensures the steering assistance is
matched
to your
driving speed.
With the sport suspension, which is standard
for the Ambition equipment line, the vehicle is
lowered by about 15 mm, providing even more
sportiness combined with a high level of driving
comfort. The S sport suspension, standard in
the S3 and S3 Sportback, and the S line sport
suspension, optionally available for the A3 and
A3 Sportback, have even more dynamic spring/
damper tuning and put you another 10 mm
closer to the road. The progressive steering,
standard in the two S models and available
optionally in the A models, further increases
driving dynamics through a direct and progressive
steering ratio.
The optional adaptive damping system Audi
magnetic ride is a very special way of moving
both sportily and in comfort. The system quickly
adjusts the stiffness of the dampers to the road
conditions. Instead of a conventional damper oil,
Audi magnetic ride uses a special fluid whose flow
behaviour can be changed by an electromagnetic
field. The driver can select one of three basic
settings. In the comfort mode, the Audi magnetic
ride is a comfortable suspension which enables
relaxed driving even on long journeys. In the
sport mode, the suspension transmits direct
feedback from the road; the vehicle reacts with
even more agility. And in automatic mode, the
vehicle adapts to the respective driving situation.
The fuel consumption and CO₂ emission figures as well as the efficiency classes can be found from page 122 onwards.
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Dynamic. Comfortable. Superior.
Your suspension shows plenty of character.
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