The S3 continued to use the 2.2 L type 912 engine of the S2.2, whilst the Turbo Esprit reverted to a less complex wet-sump lubrication system, retaining the power and torque outputs of its dry sump predecessor.
The S3 continued with the 2.2 L type 912 engine of the S2.2. The Turbo Esprit engine received a less complex wet sump lubrication system but had the same power and torque outputs of its dry sump predecessor.