Audi S2 B3
The understated five-cylinder successor to the legendary Ur-Quattro.
- Power
- 220 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 5.9 s
- Top speed
- 154 mph
- Est. value
- $15k–$55k
About the Audi S2 B3
Launched in 1990 as the spiritual successor to the original Quattro, the Audi S2 Coupé was the first model to carry the now-famous 'S' badge. It utilised the proven 2.2-litre 20-valve turbocharged five-cylinder engine from the Audi 200, paired with a permanent Torsen-based quattro all-wheel-drive system. While it traded the flared arches and raw aggression of its predecessor for 1990s refinement and 'soap-bar' aerodynamics, it offered a more sophisticated, all-weather grand touring experience. Early 3B-coded models like this 1991 example are distinguished by their five-speed gearboxes and 220 PS output before the 1993 ABY update.
Audi S2 B3 specs
The Audi S2 B3 produces 220 bhp (164 kW) and 309 Nm (228 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 5.9 seconds and has a top speed of 154 mph (248 km/h).
| Make | Audi |
|---|---|
| Model | S2 |
| Generation | B3 |
| Trim | 2.2 Turbo |
| Years | 1990–1995 |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | Coupé |
| Country | Germany |
| Production | About 7,370 built |
| Engine | 2.2-litre turbocharged inline-5 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,226 cc (2.2 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 220 bhp (164 kW) at 5,900 rpm |
| Torque | 309 Nm (228 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 154 mph (248 km/h) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,420 kg (3,131 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 155 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is an Audi S2 B3 worth?
A typical Audi S2 B3 is estimated to be worth $15,000 – $55,000 (about £11,000 – £41,000).
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Audi S2 B3 rarity in CarSpot
The Audi S2 B3 is a Rare card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. Performance cars, typically worth around £50,000 to £100,000. A Rare card is worth 40 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Audi S2 B3 fun facts
- The S2 was developed in collaboration with Konrad Schmidt Motorsport (SMS), the team behind Audi's DTM-winning V8 quattro.
- It was the first production Audi to feature the 'S' nomenclature, establishing a performance lineage that continues today.
- Despite its performance, the S2 was criticized at launch for being too refined compared to the raw, rally-bred Ur-Quattro it replaced.