Audi S3 info views

Audi has released the first information about the new S3 model. Among the main features are the 265 hp turbocharged unit and the quattro permanent four-wheel drive.

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Audi has unveiled the new S3 model, the top version of the A3 model range.

It is powered by a turbocharged 2 liters unit with FSI petrol direct injection delivering 265 hp, and features a six speed gearbox combined with quattro permanent four-wheel drive system.

The 0-100 km/h sprint is completed in 5.7 seconds, and the top speed is limited to 250 km/h.

The main styling elements are the restyled front spoiler with large air-intakes, the side skirts and the rear spoiler integrated with the diffuser. Chrome trims add visual impact to the car.

The basic price of the 265 bhp Audi S3 in Germany is EUR 35,150.

From the official Press Release:

Exterior Design

The dynamic potential of this three-door sports car is obvious at first glance. The single-frame grille sports chrome trim, the front skirt has a spoiler with large air-intakes and the side sills have been restyled.

There is a contrasting platinum grey diffuser built into the rear skirt, along with two S-style oval chrome tailpipes. Aluminium-look door mirrors and a body-colour roof spoiler give added impact to the visual statement.

Interior

The elements that dominate the styling of the interiors are the sports seats with prominent side sections, the black headlining, also available in silver, and the instrument cluster with its special dials and needles.

The pedals, gear knob and air vents are in aluminium look, the inlays are in Piano finish black, or alternatively Aluminium or Fine grain birch wood grey.

The red and silver S3 emblem is to be found on the leather sports steering wheel, in the instrument cluster, on the gear knob and on the door sill trims.

The seats are upholstered in a combination of cloth and leather or, as an option, in Alcantara/leather or completely in leather. The two-tone leather seats are decorated with stitching in the same colour as their centre section.

Engine

The power plant of the S3 delivers all that is expected of a powerful sports engine, and does it supremely well. The 2.0 TFSI, which combines direct injection and turbocharger technology, delivers 195 kW (265 bhp) at 6,000 rpm.