Birkin S3 XS

Date of broadcast: 10 February 2016 Engine: In-line four-cylinder, 1 998 cc Power : 138 kW @ 7 200 rpm Torque: 220 Nm @ 4 200 rpm Power-to-weight ratio: 231,93 kW/ton Gearbox: Five-speed manual, RWD Wheels/tyres: 15-inch alloys, 195/55 R15 tyres 0-100 km/h: 4,6 sec Top speed: 225 km/h Fuel tank capacity: 40 litres Fuel consumption (claimed/tested): 7,2 / 8,5 litres/100 km Operating range (claimed/tested): 555 / 470 km CO2 emissions: 186 g/km Pros: Driving doesn’t get much more thrilling than this. An all-time classic. Cons: Not for sissies. Retail price: R475 000 Price as tested: R475 000 Prices correct on date of broadcast.