Audi S3 and S3 Sportback get S-tronic in Germany
By Brian Potter
November 17, 2008 2:49 PM
Filed Under: Audi, German
Available now in Germany for the price of €38,900 and €39,800, the S3 and S3 Sportback respectively receive the fast shifting S tronic dual-clutch transmission for its 2.0-liter TFSI engine. Producing 195 kW (265 hp) and maximum torque of 350 Nm (258 lb-ft), which remains constant from 2,500 to 5,000 rpm, the S3 reduces its sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) by two-tenths of a second, in just 5.5 seconds for the S3 and 5.6 seconds for the Sportback. Meanwhile, fuel consumption has improved to 8.3 liters/100km (28.34 mpg) with CO2 emissions of just 193 g/km (310.60 g/mile) (A3 Sportback: 8.4 liters/100km (28.00 mpg) and 195 g/km (313.82 g/mile).
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Audi S3 and S3 Sportback with S tronic
- Efficient and fast dual-clutch transmission for the S3
- Quicker acceleration paired with even higher fuel efficiency
- Particularly sporty combination in the compact class
- Available now
A milestone in transmission technology is now available in the Audi S3 and S3 Sportback sporty compact models. The S tronic dual-clutch transmission unites the powerful two-liter TFSI engine with the road in a manner that is both sporty and efficient. This ensures quicker acceleration, high agility and ride comfort along with improved fuel efficiency.
A genuine marvel of engineering, the revolutionary S tronic dual-clutch transmission has been a sensation ever since it debuted in the Audi TT 3.2 quattro in spring 2003. It combines the advantages of a compact six-speed manual transmission with the qualities of a modern automatic. The driver thus benefits from enormous agility and driving pleasure with acceleration that is both harmonious and dynamic, without any perceptible interruption in the power flow. This is coupled with good economy thanks to low fuel consumption, and convenient operation.
The ultracompact S tronic with twin multi-plate clutch can simultaneously preselect two gears. With its ingenious electrohydraulic operation, it shifts from one gear to the next in a split second. It can thus enable engine torque as high as 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft).
The powerhouse engine in the S3 is an ideal partner: the 2.0 TFSI has already won the "Engine of the Year Award" four times. It supplies 195 kW (265 hp) and maximum torque of 350 Nm (258.15 lb-ft), which remains constant from 2,500 to 5,000 rpm. At a weight of just 152 kilograms (335.10 pounds), this turbocharged direct-fuel-injection engine propels the Audi S3 and the S3 Sportback into the exclusive class of compact sports cars.
The S tronic makes the dynamic spearhead of the A3 family even speedier. It further reduces, by two-tenths of a second, the time required to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (0 to 62.14 mph). More specifically, in just 5.5 seconds for the S3 and 5.6 seconds for the Sportback. At the same time, fuel consumption has improved to 8.3 liters/100km (28.34 mpg) with CO2 emissions of just 193 g/km (310.60 g/mile) (A3 Sportback: 8.4 liters/100km (28.00 mpg) and 195 g/km (313.82 g/mile).
Both of these sporty models are now available at dealerships: the S3 for €38,900 and the S3 Sportback for €39,800.
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i've driven them both as i intended to buy one of them, and whilst the 1 Series had marginally better handling when you were really on it, the S3 was better built, cheaper, more refined, more economical, has a better gearbox (when you compare S-tronic to Steptronic it does at least), does 0-60 faster, has more mid range torque, is better looking, has a better interior, holds it's value better and the added security of quattro when the weather gets bad is invaluable.
if you REALLY wanted a drivers car you wouldn't go for the 1 Series anyway. The Golf GTI, Honda Civic and Ford Focus ST all handle better and are considerably cheaper, and if you're going to spend the £35k odd asking price for a 135i coupe why not "be a man" and get a Porsche Cayman?
PS it's not based on a Polo, it's based on the Golf chassis, which with it's 4 point multilink rear suspension is considered one of the best around. Additionally, the A3 was put on sale about 18 months BEFORE the Mk 5 Golf, which would mean that the chassis truly belongs to the A3, and not the Golf.
Their 135i on the other hand is incomperable to their A3 range. The 135i is a monster of a small car and it's build quality is way good. ask any car mag in South Africa, this car is an icon already and it's started to fill the streets coz of it's ability. The S3 is a good car in it's own rights but to call the 135i stupid is plain garbage talk and only one with scarmbled brains can come up with such a statement.
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