Now that Audi has officially unveiled the new generation A3, the next logical step will be the more powerful S3. The company brought an S3 prototype to the Nurburgring race track for some testing, and even though they were hoping no one would notice it, the four exhaust pipes sticking out caught our attention.
The production version S3 will feature a more aggressive front bumper and will come with bigger air intakes. Under the hood, Audi will place a new 2-liter four-cylinder engine delivering some 270-280 HP connected to a DSG seven-speed dual clutch or a six-speed manual gearbox. And yes, it will have Quattro four-wheel-drive.
Compared to the current S3, the next model will be lighter, meaning the new S3 will both handle and perform better.
Expect to see the new Audi S3 launched by the end of 2012, with an RS3 version following sometime next year.
British magazine, AutoCar, is offering new details on the upcoming Audi S3 set to be unveiled in September at the 2012 Paris Auto Show. It seems that the S3 comes as a direst response to the new BMW M135i and will be powered by a new turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine equipped with the recently launched Audi Valve Lift system. This engine will deliver about 276 HP and a peak torque of 280 HP - an increase of 15 HP over the current model. Also, the next S3 will be 22mm longer, 201mm wider, and 21mm taller, while dropping about 176 lbs in weight compared to the current S3. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph will be made in about 5.5 seconds, while top speed will be limited to 155 mph.
The new generation Audi S3 will be making its world debut in September at the 2012 Paris Auto Show. The model will be offered with a 276 HP turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine and will be distinguished by the rest of the A3 line-up by a very cool body kit, a twin exhaust system, and 18" light alloy wheels.
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