New Audi S3 In Detail

Press Release

Page 1 – Short version
Page 2 – At a glance
Page 3 – Long version
Page 4 – Exterior
Page 5 – Interior
Page 6 – Drivetrain
Page 7 – Chassis
Page 8 – Equipment
Page 9 – Customers
Page 10 – 10 years of A3

At a glance:

The new Audi S3

• Compact dimensions: L 4.21 m, W 1.77 m, H 1.40 m, wheelbase 2.58 m

• Dynamic body details such as roof spoiler and diffuser

• Sports car calibre performance: 0 – 100 km/h in 5.7 s, top speed 250 km/h (governed)

• Powerful turbo engine with direct injection: 195 kW (265 bhp), 350 Nm

• Extensive reinforcements on the engine and transmission

• Low-geared six-speed gearbox

• Outstanding traction thanks to quattro four-wheel drive

• Firmer suspension settings, ride height 25 mm lower

• Lightweight aluminium components on the front axle
  18-inch alloy wheels of S design

• High-performance brake system with sports brake pads

• Sportily configured, precise electromechanical steering

• Xenon plus headlights and daytime running lights as standard

• Deluxe automatic air conditioning as standard

• Sports seats at front as standard

• Specially designed S instrument cluster

• Leather sports steering wheel, 3-spoke design, with flat-bottomed rim (optional)

• Latest-generation audio systems (optional)

• Sound system from Bose (optional)

• Navigation systems with MMI operating logic (optional)