Verdict
A
BHP
430 bhp
0–60
3.2 s
Top speed
180 mph
MPG
23 mpg (US)
Used
$70,000-$178,000
Strengths
- 3.5 V6 SC sounds amazing
- Sub-1,200 kg with 430 bhp
- Cup 430 cult money
Weaknesses
- Cabin extreme
- Final cars expensive
- Service via Hethel only
Notable tech
- Bonded aluminium chassis
- Fixed-roof coupe (Roadster also offered)
- Toyota 2GR 3.5 V6 SC
- 6MT only
- S / V6 Cup / Sport 350 / Sport 380 / Sport 410 / Cup 430 / Cup 430 Final Edition
Common issues
- V6 charge-cooler pump
- Front splitter cracks
- Clutch wear track
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across S3's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
V6 3.5 SC S
BHP345
Torque400 Nm
0–603.8 s
Top170 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
V6 Sport 380
BHP375
Torque410 Nm
0–603.7 s
Top178 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
V6 Sport 410
BHP410
Torque420 Nm
0–603.4 s
Top180 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT
V6 Cup 430
BHP430
Torque440 Nm
0–603.2 s
Top180 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6MT