A3 Brochure - Audi

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Suspensions
Dynamic. Comfortable. Superior.
Your suspension shows plenty of character.
The dynamic suspension in the Audi 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 spontaneous
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 the S line sport suspension, optionally
available for the A3 and A3 Sportback, have more
dynamic spring/damper tuning and put you another
10 mm closer to the road. The progressive
steering standard in the S3 further increases
driving dynamics through a direct and progressive
steering ratio.
The adaptive damper system Audi magnetic ride,
which is available on request, is a very special way
of moving both sportily and in comfort. The
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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.