AZURES3 Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Guys Seeing as the new S3 will apparently post 0-60 times of nearer 5.5s, apparently it has been listed as 5.7s due to Audi's usual markting department rules in this case could not be the same or quicker as the more expensive S4's time of 5.6s. Either way what cars sub £50k will be faster than this, and what nice hardward will be beaten by it AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 A few Lotus, Monaro, BMW 335i, too many Cat 7 type cars. Loads mate, dont go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZURES3 Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] A few Lotus, Monaro, BMW 335i, too many Cat 7 type cars. Loads mate, dont go there. [/ QUOTE ] I want to go there need to know the competition I appreciate it wont be the fastest car in thw world but will be my first sub 6s car AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Feel safe in the knowledge that you will be in the quickest 5-10% of cars on the road. Oh and in the winter on wet greasy roads you wont have too many people racing you from the lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_d Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 Loads of cars under 50k, the RS4 at laucnh was under 50k, M3s, Porsche Cayman S and Boxster S. Loads... Under 40k probably alot less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazzzman Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 AZ, I think Audi should give you an S3 for the mountain of enthusiasm for it you flood TSN with!! Are you a member of audi's marketing team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZURES3 Posted September 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] AZ, I think Audi should give you an S3 for the mountain of enthusiasm for it you flood TSN with!! Are you a member of audi's marketing team? [/ QUOTE ] No I simply cant wait fot the car, sorry for being excited AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3Rob Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Haha. I think we might be heading down the same road as some GTI drivers with this argument Seriously though I think it's got to be one of the fastest hot hatches ever made and I can't think of anything on sale in that segment at the moment that will do under 6 to 60 let alone a 5.5 (maybe). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZURES3 Posted September 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Haha. I think we might be heading down the same road as some GTI drivers with this argument Seriously though I think it's got to be one of the fastest hot hatches ever made and I can't think of anything on sale in that segment at the moment that will do under 6 to 60 let alone a 5.5 (maybe). [/ QUOTE ] AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Haha. I think we might be heading down the same road as some GTI drivers with this argument [/ QUOTE ] The difference with us GTI guys is that we were getting 5 star reviews at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 You can get a CSL that will get to 100 5 seconds quicker for virtually the same price However an S3 will be significantly more comfortable, and have a better stereo, and heated seats and navigation... Each to their own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 You forgot evos and imprezas too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisel Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 What is a Category 7 car? Caterham/Westfield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Seems like it'll be much the same as the last S3. Slower on the road than an Impreza, but a nicer place to be. Only this time, it is much dearer than an Impreza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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S3ENVY Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 [ QUOTE ] What is a Category 7 car? Caterham/Westfield? [/ QUOTE ] "Cat"erham 7.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonjonS3 Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Long time since I've been here. Looks like I'll have to test the new S3 as there's VERY mixed reviews of this car...... So what's the opinion on getting more out of this tuned 2.0 TFSi? bhp, torque 0-60 estimates? £30K can get me something else without the wait...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Long time since I've been here. Looks like I'll have to test the new S3 as there's VERY mixed reviews of this car...... So what's the opinion on getting more out of this tuned 2.0 TFSi? bhp, torque 0-60 estimates? £30K can get me something else without the wait...... [/ QUOTE ]I would guess 0-62mph in 5.5secs dependant upon 2nd gear limit and tuned probably around 300bhp / 400-420Nm Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cupramax Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Why would you guess 5.5 when the press release says 5.7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitas3 Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Why would you guess 5.5 when the press release says 5.7? [/ QUOTE ] because Riz in his helmet and trainers can drive better than the press? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3Rob Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Why would you guess 5.5 when the press release says 5.7? [/ QUOTE ] It's a fair guess I would say. Evo and Autocar usually knock a couple of tenths off manufacturers figures whenever they figure cars with their gps kit. I think they knocked quite a bit off the quoted R32 0-60 didn't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickfrog Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Most journos can't drive and don't care about the clutch being burnt when they give the car back. Scoobys will offer much better value for money and real 4WD, if you like that sort of things and are not bothered about image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Why would you guess 5.5 when the press release says 5.7? [/ QUOTE ] because Riz in his helmet and trainers can drive better than the press? [/ QUOTE ]Actually I was just taking a guess, but if the car was tuned.... standard = 5.7secs! And I dont have my own helmet.. and my trainers are worn out to do any speed! Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollox Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Don't have it in front of me but wasn't the quoted 5.7s time for 0-62 anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Don't have it in front of me but wasn't the quoted 5.7s time for 0-62 anyway? [/ QUOTE ]Yes it is Maybe 5.5secs tuned! Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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