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acs power

01-26-2006 12:35 PM

Audi S3 - Spyshots 56k!

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.

http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphot...002.Mini1L.jpg

http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphot...002.Mini2L.jpg

http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphot...002.Mini3L.jpg

http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphot...002.Mini4L.jpg

http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphot...002.Mini5L.jpg

Zot09

01-26-2006 01:01 PM

Wow very nice, I love that carbon fiber lip on the front bumper. Can't wait to hear it in person!

gobs3z

01-26-2006 02:16 PM

The lip doesn't look to be carbon fiber, but i could be blind. Anyways this should be a great car, and the set-up of using the 2.0T is what the R32 should have had.

Schwalbe

01-26-2006 03:09 PM

I already saw these S3 pictures on another Audi forum and I always find this new S3 is simply a perfect evolution of the previous model. :D

I share your opinion gobs3z concerning the fact this front lip spoiler isn't made of carbon fiber. :wink:

ARMAN

01-26-2006 05:08 PM

I hope actuall S3 will be more agressive :twisted: Thanx for pix Acs Power :wink:

Ghostbat

01-26-2006 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ARMAN

I hope actuall S3 will be more agressive :twisted: Thanx for pix Acs Power :wink:

Indeed. This looks very tame. So what's the point with the V6 3.2 version now? Shouldn't that engine (in some form) be the top dog version?

skituner

01-26-2006 07:21 PM

this better be coming to america?

acs power

01-26-2006 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dani_d_mas

I'm not asking for the Lambo V10 engine... but at least a de-tuned RS4 V8 would have been cool in the S3!! :P j/k

Seriously - it's a perfect evolution of the current model as Schwalbe has said. The engine choice couldn't have been any better in my opinion... the 2.0 TFSI engine has a better feel than the V6 seen, for example... in the R32. Anyway, I read somewhere that the power would be 'only' 260hp, rather than the claimed 272hp in this article :? Anyway, it will be a serious contender against the 130i, that's for sure!! :D

Not only the 130i, to me also the days for the Focus ST seem counted :)

taygunho

01-27-2006 06:43 AM

I was expecting more agressive car. 2.0 TFSI engine has enough power IMO. 260-272 hp is enough to challenge with its rivals.

pzgren

01-27-2006 07:30 AM

nice, a yellow one :lol: . this is more or less what i expected. the normal "S" audis usually don't have an agressive look. understatement is the key word. i think audi will not change that in future. look back to the other s models or the new s6 or s8 comming out. they don't look much different or agressiv then the basic models.

Pehtren

01-29-2006 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by taygunho

I was expecting more agressive car. 2.0 TFSI engine has enough power IMO. 260-272 hp is enough to challenge with its rivals.

Rivals? :roll:

The only rival in its power and price segment is a BMW 130i, and the Golf R32...

RS3 :D ..should have a 3.2 V6 Turbo, with an output of 300Hp :drool:

1zippo1

02-03-2006 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dani_d_mas

Quote:

Though to be badged Quattro, it seems that the S3 will also have the same Haldex four-wheel drive system as the GTi.

I don't think the GTi has four wheel drive.

gucom

02-03-2006 09:10 AM

the only thing i dont like is the way the rear lights look...other than that it's pretty cool :D

sads	02-07-2006 05:10 AM

Looks realy good I'd buy that over a GTi any day

gucom

05-03-2006 02:06 PM

that looks badass 8)

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