The Ingolstadt company will soon start selling their new
2007 Audi S3 white-hot performance hatchback. Powered by a 2.0-liter TFSI model and sporting an intelligent Quattro transmission, the car may become a strong competitor to the great and terrible
Volkswagen Golf GTI hot hatch.
The engine in question delivers up to 265 bhp peaking at 6000 rpm and its maximum 350Nm of torque is available between 2500 through 5000 rpm.
This power is just enough to provide the car with acceleration from zero to 62 mph of just 5.7 seconds and electronically limited speed of 155 mph. The S3's engine is not only powerful, but is also fuel-efficient, too: the car consumes only 9.1 liters of gas for every 100 kilometers (that's about 25 mpg).
Outside, the new Audi S3 features the same... err... controversial single-frame grille with chrome coating, as well as a front spoiler with larger air intakes. The rear skirt features a platinum grey diffuser, as well as a couple of S-style oval tailpipes also with chrome finish.
As if that's not enough for an average S-class buyer, some aluminum has been added to door mirrors. The roof spoiler is painted in body-color.
See also:
Audi A4 cabrio will be replaced by the A5 convertible
