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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Audi S3 Review 2015 Release
Audi S3 Review, 2015 Release
Audi S3 Review, 2015 Release - Sport sedan that is a squirrely noun that gives cover to a lot of wannabes and Its been mis-applied to cars with twenty more horsepower and some nicer wheels and all in the name of marketing - With the 2015 Audi S3, S3 is a merit badge. This car strains with turbocharged acceleration at its four-wheeled leash and zip-ties itself to the road with elated and it pulls all the right levers except one--and that oversight has a readily available fix.
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2015 Audi S3 Release |
The 2015 Audi S3 is one of the first members of a new family of Audi small cars and all badged A3 in some way. The family will eventually include the e-tron hatchback wagon with plug-in hybrid technology - a cute A3 Cabriolet convertible and the 4 door A3 sedan with outfitted with diesel or gasoline engines and Wed throw in the upcoming Q3 crossover - which is as much a part of the A3 family as the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class is part of the CLA-Class compact family.
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Audi S3, 2015 Release |
The twist comes from under the Audi S3s crisply stamped hood. Thats no hybrid to plug in - no turbodiesel.
turbocharging here, with a 2.0-liter direct-injected and forced-induction four-cylinder spinning out about 290 horsepower. The fours capable of great things in the compact - lighter-weight A3 architecture: Audi estimates 0-60 mph times of 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph and give thanks there for the new fours low torque peak of 280 pound-feet down at about 2000 rpm and which it maintains through 5000 rpm with a happy soundtrack and solid thrust.
The only gearbox configured right now for American tastes is a six-speed version of Audis paddle-shifted, dual-clutch transmission, which helps the turbo pull terrifically through its lower gears and doling out torque to all four wheels. The six-speed manual shifter weve sampled on a European first drive and which hasnt officially been pegged for U.S -market S3 sedans and we think its a credibility must have, The even if we prefer the clean execution of the dual-clutch box.
The Audi S3 knows mainstream appeal. Its tidy styling strays not an inch from Audis hugely successful formula and without looking small-car blunt. The LED eyeshadow it wears gives it the standard Audi signature but theres a full-LED treatment available to turn their keyhole shape into something instantly identifiable in the rearview mirror. Its a more spartan affair than youll find in the outrageously cool A7 and the lavish wood is gone, the leather is less prevalent but theres still a confident hand in the details--especially those big.
The Audis marginally wider and in the front seat theres plenty of headroom--without the sunroof that will be standard in the U.S. The VW Group lever controls for the seat are the usual confusion of levers and switches and knobs - but the seats are bolstered in red and the flat-bottom steering wheel opens up a little more leg space.
Audi S3 Review, 2015 Release
2014 ABT Audi S3
For a compact car, 370 hp or 272 kW is really quite something. It promises fun and a racing feeling, especially if – as in the ABT S3 – it is achieved through the innovative ABT POWER “New Generation“ with its ABT engine control unit. This car is based upon ABT’s motor sports experience, says Hans-Jürgen Abt. “We applied all our technical know-how and our concept of a sporty, dynamic roadworthy racer,” the Bavarian tuning company’s CEO adds.
The serial Audi S3 is convincing to begin with: 300 hp (221 kW), but the ABT S3 is still better. After all, it is especially “Speedy, Sporty, Sensual”, which is what S3 could very well stand for: the ABT S3 reaches 100 kph in only 4.6 seconds and has a top speed of 265 kph. This makes for exciting trips on motorways and A-roads, while in the city – the rush hour, perhaps – it is dependable and gentle. “Utilisable fun, we call it,” says Hans-Jürgen Abt.
This assertive and athletic car is also to be had featuring ABT sport-type alloy wheels. The ABT DR, for example, with its ten curved spokes signals motion even when standing still and makes for unique effects on the road. And then there is the latest highlight, the ABT ER-C, with its compelling double spokes. It’s all a matter of taste, of course, but either becomes the ABT S3 perfectly. They are available in 18, 19 and 20 inches and, of course, also with high-speed tires. The discreetly extravagant look of this compact sports car is rounded off by fender inserts that additionally underscore this car’s dynamic character.
(ABT Press Release)
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
2014 Audi S3 Sportback
- New 2.0 TFSI with 221 kW (300 hp) and 380 Nm (280.27 lb-ft) of torque, but just 6.9 liters per 100 km (34.09 US mpg)
- From 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.0 seconds
- Five doors for even better functionality
221 kW (300 hp). 380 Nm (280.27 lb-ft) of torque. From 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.0 seconds. The new Audi S3 Sportback offers best-in-class performance. Its efficiency is also exemplary. The 2.0 TFSI averages just 6.9 liters per 100 km (34.09 US mpg).
The four-cylinder engine in the S3 Sportback has been overhauled. The only thing in common with its predecessor is a displacement of 1,984 cc. Its rated output of 221 kW (300 hp) is available at 5,500 rpm; maximum torque of 380 Nm (280.27 lb-ft) is constantly available from 1,800 to 5,500 rpm.
The high-performance four-cylinder engine responds immediately to the drivers wishes and boasts a sportily sonorous sound. When the Audi drive select system is in dynamic mode, the engines power is also underscored acoustically. The 2.0 TFSI provides power and exemplary efficiency alike by relying on many new technologies, ranging from dual injection through the Audi valvelift system and an exhaust manifold integrated within the cylinder head to innovative thermal management.
When equipped with the optional six-speed S tronic, the S3 Sportback sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in only 5.0 seconds. The six-speed manual transmission needs just five-tenths of a second more. Top speed is electronically governed at 250 km/h (155.34 mph). Launch Control delivers the engines power to the road with defined tire slip. The 2.0 TFSI consumes just 6.9 liters per 100 km (34.09 US mpg) on average when paired with the S tronic (7.0 liters [33.60 US mpg] with the manual transmission). This engine thus requires 1.5 liters per 100 km less compared to the previous S3 Sportback. The lower gears of both transmissions are tightly spaced for sporty performance while the tall sixth gear reduces fuel consumption. The dual-clutch transmission can be controlled via optional shift paddles on the steering wheel and offers the automatic modes D and S in addition to manual mode.
Equipped with quattro permanent all-wheel drive and a redesigned multi-plate clutch, this new high-end vehicle in the model line can accelerate more quickly and safely when exiting a corner. It is dynamic and stable in all conditions, even rain or snow.
The front axle is 52 millimeters (2.05 in) farther forward compared to the previous model. The 2.0 TFSI is more than five kilograms (11.02 lb) lighter than the previous engine and is tilted backward by 12 degrees.
In addition to a sophisticated suspension and the S sport suspension, which lowers the body by 25 millimeters (0.98 in), the axle-load distribution (59% to 41%, front to rear) and new, progressive steering contribute significantly to sporty handling. The key to progressive steering is that steering movements determine the steering ratio. This results in stable and virtually neutral steering characteristics for outstanding precision during sporty driving and easier steering while parking.
The new Audi S3 Sportback features 7.5 J x 18 wheels. The low rolling resistance of the 225/40-series tires helps reduce fuel consumption. The calipers of the large brakes, which measure 340 millimeters (13.39 in) in diameter up front, are painted black and bear S logos. They can optionally be red. The electromechanical parking brake governs the rear axle. Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) reflects latest-generation technology.
The new S3 Sportback comes standard with Audi drive select. This system handles characteristics of the electronic gas pedal, shift points of the optional S tronic and the steering ratio for progressive steering.
At the push of a button, the driver specifies whether these systems should operate in comfort, auto, dynamic or efficiency mode. An additional mode, individual, is available in models equipped with the MMI Radio or above. The optional Audi magnetic ride system, which situationally regulates the shock absorbers, is also controlled via Audi drive select. Lightweight construction also contributes significantly to the very dynamic performance of the Audi S3 Sportback. This five-door car has a curb weight of 1,445 kilograms (3,185.68 lb) – 70 kilograms (154.32 lb) less than the previous model. Most of this reduction in weight is on account of the body.
(Audi Press Release)
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