News_Stig Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 From germancarfans.com Audi will launch the sports version of the A3 at the end of this year. It will be equipped with a 2.0 TFSI engine, which is said to deliver 272 HP. The new S3 has all wheel drive. The photos are showing a prototype without any disguise in current cold weather testing. Note S3 nameplate on steering wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Where's the flared arches and anything else to make it stand out from the rest of the range? 272bhp from 2.0T sounds good though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Its not as set apart from the normal A3s like the original one was. Shame really but I think that is Audi's latest scheme of making their range look similar so you can't tell an S apart from the base model with the SLine pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I'm very disappointed in those pics, those arches don't look any different to me than the standard A3! I've lightened the photos a bit: - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I would imagine the final one would have better wheels (i.e. bigger) and be lower than that. As it is it looks like a standard A3 with a bit of bodykit, rather than the whole package they managed with the old S3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I am sure they have left the arches as is, for the RS boys to extend.................for the RS3.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I am sure they have left the arches as is, for the RS boys to extend.................for the RS3.......... [/ QUOTE ] RS3 is an urban myth....lets not go there again though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Ah, but is does have alluminium pedals!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 [ QUOTE ] RS3 is an urban myth....lets not go there again though! [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, I remember all the guff in the A3/RS and S Sections!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Where's the flared arches and anything else to make it stand out from the rest of the range? [/ QUOTE ] Stealth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Stealth? It's bright feckin yellow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjaminTDI Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I'm not sure I like that. It might grow on me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordo Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 It looks like a bog standard A3, I'm all for stealth...but this just dosent grab me. It look less agressive than the S-line pack! Oh well let's just hope the final version is sexed up big time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Its because it doesnt have the final S3 spec wheels neither is it as low as it will finally be. In Black or red with S3 wheels it will look good. I wonder how much it will be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I wonder how much it will be... [/ QUOTE ] £25K+ as a base model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 With an A3 3.2 Sport Manual with no DSG or S-Line coming in at £24,650, I suspect the S3 will be £28,500+.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I wonder how much it will be... [/ QUOTE ] £25K+ as a base model? [/ QUOTE ] hmm at that price could be tempting, depends what other things i need to spend money on when the time comes. The house needs re-surfacing soon, its old so i have to use lime plaster, just had a quote for the house, 15k...great..... I'd rather spend my money on cars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastair_A3 Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 (double post sorry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 And with leather, sat nav, 6 cd changer/BOSE ?? Scary money for a hatchback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Check the offset of the OEM wheels though - looks like they've wided the arches to me :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torino101 Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Whats with the engine choice?? 2.0TFSI producing 272bhp i'd rather have the 3.2 thanks. You could say yourself a packet buy buying the standard 2.0T and having a fettle around!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 *very underwhelmed smiley required* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Whats with the engine choice?? 2.0TFSI producing 272bhp i'd rather have the 3.2 thanks. You could say yourself a packet buy buying the standard 2.0T and having a fettle around!! [/ QUOTE ] 3.2 is too nose heavy, new S3 will be over 100kg lighter than the 3.2 and a much lighter engine up front. It might even have the 60/40 Haldex system like the new S4/RS4. The car will be over £30k with a decent spec. All the rumours were that the car will be 256bhp/260PS, so I don't know where 272bhp comes from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallachie Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 [ QUOTE ] *very underwhelmed smiley required* [/ QUOTE ] Yes, I agree.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 [ QUOTE ] It might even have the 60/40 Haldex system like the new S4/RS4. [/ QUOTE ] Wishful thinking Mills - the S4 and RS4 use the Torsen full time 4WD system - the S3 is likely to have the same Haldex 4WD as the last model, TT, R32 etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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