Audi S1 spied near the N?rburgring

2012 Audi S1 spy photo - 23.5.2011 / SB-Medien

Will feature quattro all-wheel drive

If the Audi A1 1.4 TFSI didn't win you over, perhaps you'll be interested in the 2012 S1.

Spied near the Nürburgring, the prototype features an aggressive body kit, aluminum accents and a dual exhaust system. Other goodies include a sport-tuned suspension, a high performance braking system and massive alloy wheels.

Power will reportedly be provided by a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine that produces 220 PS (162 kW / 217 hp). It will be paired to a new quattro all-wheel drive system that has "an electronically controlled, hydraulically actuated multi-plate clutch located in front of the rear axle for an optimized distribution of weight."

No word on when the car will be unveiled, but stay tuned for additional information.

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thamzn

Almost as powerful as the previous-gen S3. Lovely

May 23, 2011 9:23 am

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juventus7977

ill have this over a mini cooper s :)

May 23, 2011 9:40 am

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Microice

As much power as first TT... The next pocket rocket!!

May 23, 2011 10:35 am

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GRAVE

It has a nice front but an ugly rear. The engine is nice compare to the A1 size.

May 23, 2011 11:39 am

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Fatsmurf

Sounds interesting. Hopefully the exterior in the final version will feature a little more ummpffh if you know what I mean.... Apart from the double exhausts I see no difference to the S-Line model.

May 23, 2011 12:03 pm

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clash_189

you forgot, silver cap wing mirror :) Also bigger wheel, probably 18" will be a standard too for S model and expect LED fog light can be an option too

May 23, 2011 12:34 pm

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vanquert

It looks a little wider than the 1.4tfsi, but I'm not sure. Concerning the styling, this mule features the tfsi bodystyling. It will probably look a little different when it is unveiled.

May 23, 2011 1:44 pm

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Night Mage

I've only seen about 2 A1's in my country, now they are talking about a S1 already?

May 24, 2011 5:18 am

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Kid_Voltron

please excuse my ignorrance, where will this 1.6 T be coming from? Does the vag have a 1.6 T??? they have a 1.4 T which could get to the said Power rating else they'd use the 1.8T they already have. The vag/Audi are kidding themselves if they think they are "leaders" no other company is going to put a 4 Wheel drive system in their B segment cars ....this is going to be outside the boundaries of pocket rocket classification.

May 24, 2011 11:09 pm

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clash_189

Don't mention VAG huge R&D, the cost can also eb shared with upcoming Polo R from WRC program. 1.6turbo probably would also eb derived from VW WRC program (if I'm correct the rule states it, doesn't it?). However it just kinda like another show-off (good for us not for for their profit and even for rivals who has to push further). Expect the car cost will offer us same money to run for A3 with 2.0 TFSI or 123ti (don't know how BMW will call the 180kw 2.0 turbo petrol)?

May 25, 2011 11:55 pm

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