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Saturday, September 22, 2012

2013 Audi S3 revealed

Audi has taken the wraps off its latest S3 hatchback.



Due to be launched early next year, power comes from an all-new four-cylinder, turbocharged, 2.0 litre TFSI petrol engine that produces 295 bhp (221 kW / 300 PS) and 380 Nm (280 lb/ft) of torque.



Connected to a six-speed manual gearbox and quattro all-wheel drive system, that’s sufficient for the S3 to accelerate to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.4 seconds before reaching an electronically-limited 155 mph (250 km/h) top speed.



Alternatively, the optional S tronic dual-clutch transmission shaves 0.3 seconds off the 0-62 mph time. It’s also marginally more efficient, achieving an average fuel consumption figure of 40.9 mpg (6.9 l/100km) and CO2 emissions of 159 g/km, compared to the manual car’s 40.4 mpg (7.0 l/100km) and 162 g/km.




Audi S3 (2013) Front SideAudi S3 (2013) Rear Side




Audi S3 (2013) DashboardAudi S3 (2013) Side



To go with the extra performance, the S3 features a sports suspension set-up, and it rides 25 mm lower than the regular A3. Uprated brakes sit behind unique five-spoke 18” alloy wheels.



The car’s look is fairly low-key, but identifying it are redesigned bumpers, extended door sills, an aluminium effect for the front grille and door mirror caps, four oval exhaust pipes and a large roof spoiler.



Included in the standard specification are xenon headlights, climate control and part-leather sports seats but, as expected, the options list is also comprehensive.



Exact UK-market prices and equipment levels have yet to be confirmed, but in Germany the Audi S3 will cost €38,900.



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