The
2009 Audi A3/S3 hatchback is not about visual enhancements alone. Equipped with new S-tronic 7-speed (!) dual-clutch transmission and magnetic ride system, the revised hatch's truly kicking a number of back sides in its class.
Posted by: nektotigra on 25/04/08 The range topping
2009 Audi S3 will come to market with a mighty 265 hp 2.0
TFSI engine identical to the one installed in to the new
Audi A4 Avant.
Not so hot
Audi A3 line will get a wider range of engines. It starts with an entry-level 1.6-liter 102 hp motor that can run on E85 bio-ethanol fuel, and then goes higher and higher with the 1.4 TFSI (125 hp), the 1.8 TFSI (160 hp), 2.0 TFSI (200 hp), 3.2 Quattro six cylinder (250 hp), 1.9 TDI (105 hp) and 2.0 TDI with either 140 hp (103 kW) or 170 hp (125 kW).
The 3-door
A3 will be 2.5 cm longer (totaling 4.24 meters) than the older version and its trunk has grown to 1800 liters.
The refreshed car will be available this Summer at a base price of €20,350.
See also: Abt tunes Audi S5, names it AS5
