Audi S3 - Revision history

TristanT at 23:30, 7 August 2009

2009-08-07T23:30:47Z

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TristanT at 23:29, 7 August 2009

2009-08-07T23:29:45Z

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	Sadly the US market is overlooked once again for the S3. Quite the disappointment to Audiphiles who want a true hatchback. Considering the R32 has the V6 variant and the S3 has the favored 2.0T, you would think Audi of America might bring it to the states. The 2.0T has greater tuning capabilites than the VW VR6, and even with mild modification surpasses the 3.2 VR6.		Sadly the US market is overlooked once again for the S3. Quite the disappointment to Audiphiles who want a true hatchback. Considering the R32 has the V6 variant and the S3 has the favored 2.0T, you would think Audi of America might bring it to the states. The 2.0T has greater tuning capabilites than the VW VR6, and even with mild modification surpasses the 3.2 VR6.

			===Awards===
			* 2008 '''Top Gear Australia''' ''Best Hatchback''

	==See also==		==See also==

Red marquis at 14:48, 29 September 2008

2008-09-29T14:48:17Z

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	==Second Generation (8P) 2006-2008==		==Second Generation (8P) 2006-2008==

			===Overview===
	[[Image:Audi_S3.jpg]]		[[Image:Audi_S3.jpg]]
	~~===Overview===~~
	The second generation Audi S3 is powered by a 261bhp VAG 2.0 T-FSI. As with all S models the design is done inhouse by Quattro gmbh, as RS models are usually tuned in collaboration with Mahle Powertrain (ie..Cosworth Technologies). The engine features revised boost/fuel mapping, increased compressor wheel size. The most powerful form of this widely used engine, and permanent all-wheel drive, makes for a 0-62mph time of 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 155mph. While badged a Quattro model, the all-wheel drive system used in the S3 does not employ a Torson-Gleason center differential as other common Quattro models, but instead the Swedish [Haldex] system, system.		The second generation Audi S3 is powered by a 261bhp VAG 2.0 T-FSI. As with all S models the design is done inhouse by Quattro gmbh, as RS models are usually tuned in collaboration with Mahle Powertrain (ie..Cosworth Technologies). The engine features revised boost/fuel mapping, increased compressor wheel size. The most powerful form of this widely used engine, and permanent all-wheel drive, makes for a 0-62mph time of 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 155mph. While badged a Quattro model, the all-wheel drive system used in the S3 does not employ a Torson-Gleason center differential as other common Quattro models, but instead the Swedish [Haldex] system, system.

Red marquis at 14:46, 29 September 2008

2008-09-29T14:46:48Z

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	==Second Generation (8P) 2006-2008==		==Second Generation (8P) 2006-2008==
			[[Image:Audi_S3.jpg]]
	===Overview===		===Overview===
	The second generation Audi S3 is powered by a 261bhp VAG 2.0 T-FSI. As with all S models the design is done inhouse by Quattro gmbh, as RS models are usually tuned in collaboration with Mahle Powertrain (ie..Cosworth Technologies). The engine features revised boost/fuel mapping, increased compressor wheel size. The most powerful form of this widely used engine, and permanent all-wheel drive, makes for a 0-62mph time of 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 155mph. While badged a Quattro model, the all-wheel drive system used in the S3 does not employ a Torson-Gleason center differential as other common Quattro models, but instead the Swedish [Haldex] system, system.		The second generation Audi S3 is powered by a 261bhp VAG 2.0 T-FSI. As with all S models the design is done inhouse by Quattro gmbh, as RS models are usually tuned in collaboration with Mahle Powertrain (ie..Cosworth Technologies). The engine features revised boost/fuel mapping, increased compressor wheel size. The most powerful form of this widely used engine, and permanent all-wheel drive, makes for a 0-62mph time of 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 155mph. While badged a Quattro model, the all-wheel drive system used in the S3 does not employ a Torson-Gleason center differential as other common Quattro models, but instead the Swedish [Haldex] system, system.

Red marquis at 14:45, 29 September 2008

2008-09-29T14:45:56Z

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Red marquis at 14:45, 29 September 2008

2008-09-29T14:45:45Z

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	The '''Audi S3''' is a [[hot hatch]] version of the [[Audi A3\|A3]] [[small family car]], built by the German automaker [[Audi]].		The '''Audi S3''' is a [[hot hatch]] version of the [[Audi A3\|A3]] [[small family car]], built by the German automaker [[Audi]].

Red marquis at 14:44, 29 September 2008

2008-09-29T14:44:48Z

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	Sadly the US market is overlooked once again for the S3. Quite the disappointment to Audiphiles who want a true hatchback. Considering the R32 has the V6 variant and the S3 has the favored 2.0T, you would think Audi of America might bring it to the states. The 2.0T has greater tuning capabilites than the VW VR6, and even with mild modification surpasses the 3.2 VR6.		Sadly the US market is overlooked once again for the S3. Quite the disappointment to Audiphiles who want a true hatchback. Considering the R32 has the V6 variant and the S3 has the favored 2.0T, you would think Audi of America might bring it to the states. The 2.0T has greater tuning capabilites than the VW VR6, and even with mild modification surpasses the 3.2 VR6.

	~~==External links==~~
	~~{{commonscat\|Audi S3}}~~
	*[http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/thumbnails.php?album=284 Pictures of a first generation black Audi S3]

	==See also==		==See also==
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			==External links==
			{{commonscat\|Audi S3}}
			*[http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/thumbnails.php?album=284 Pictures of a first generation black Audi S3]
			*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/09/7-speed-s-tronic-shifts-into-audi-s3.html 7-Speed S-Tronic Shifts into the Audi S3]
	[[Category:Audi Vehicles\|S3]]		[[Category:Audi Vehicles\|S3]]
	[[Category:All wheel drive vehicles]]		[[Category:All wheel drive vehicles]]
	[[Category:Hatchbacks]]		[[Category:Hatchbacks]]

Delays at 16:20, 9 May 2007

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	The '''Audi S3''' is a [[hot hatch]] version of the [[Audi A3\|A3]] [[small family car]], built by the German automaker [[Audi]].		The '''Audi S3''' is a [[hot hatch]] version of the [[Audi A3\|A3]] [[small family car]], built by the German automaker [[Audi]].

Argen at 17:26, 22 January 2007

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	[[Category:Audi ~~vehicles~~\|S3]]		[[Category:Audi Vehicles\|S3]]
	[[Category:All wheel drive vehicles]]		[[Category:All wheel drive vehicles]]
	[[Category:Hatchbacks]]		[[Category:Hatchbacks]]

Red marquis at 01:26, 17 January 2007

2007-01-17T01:26:24Z

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The '''Audi S3''' is a [[hot hatch]] version of the [[Audi A3|A3]] [[small family car]], built by the German automaker [[Audi]].

==First generation (8L) 1999-2003==

===Overview===

The first generation S3 is built on the same [[Volkswagen A platform|A platform]] of the [[Audi A3]], [[Volkswagen Golf]], [[Audi TT]], [[SEAT León]] and [[Škoda Octavia]]. The [[straight-4]] [[multi-valve|20V]] 1.8 L [[turbocharger|turbocharged]] [[petrol engine]] comes in two versions of power output: 210 [[bhp]] and 225 bhp. Early models (1999-2002) had 210 bhp which is said to be a de-tuned [[Audi TT]] engine and was specifically reduced to lessen brand competition with the more powerful TT. Later models (2002-2003) had [[variable valve timing]] and 225 bhp. The engine provides a maximum 280 N•m of [[torque]], most of which is available from 2200 through to 5500 rpm. This is the first time a small [[four-cylinder]] engine has been used in an Audi S-series car.

Although dubbed [[Quattro]], the S3 uses a different [[four-wheel drive]] system. The Haldex coupling adjusts the bias from the front to rear axle as grip changes - most of the time it operates as a front-wheel drive.

The S3 was sold in the United Kingdom, Europe, Mexico, and Australia, but was not officially marketed in the United States.

The S3 was facelifted in 2000, where it was given one-piece [[headlights]]/indicator units, different front wings, rear lights clusters and some minor upgrades to interior trim. There had been minor changes to the design previous to this, including digital clock on the dash.

===Equipment===

Standard features include [[xenon HID headlamp]]s with high pressure washers, front fog lamps, 17 in "Avus" alloy wheels with 225/45R17 tires, electrically adjustable [[Recaro]] leather seats, climate control, alarm and electronic traction control/stability program.
Options include a Bose sound system, boot/trunk mounted 6 disc CD changer, [[metallic paint]], 18 inch 9-spoke RSTT wheels, glass sunroof, centre arm rest, auto dipping rear view mirror, parking assist, luggage net, heated front seats, cruise control, aluminium door mirror casings and part leather/[[Alcantara]] (blue/silver/yellow) combination seat coverings.

==Second Generation (8P) 2006-2008==

===Overview===
The second generation Audi S3 is powered by a 261bhp VAG 2.0 T-FSI. As with all S models the design is done inhouse by Quattro gmbh, as RS models are usually tuned in collaboration with Mahle Powertrain (ie..Cosworth Technologies). The engine features revised boost/fuel mapping, increased compressor wheel size. The most powerful form of this widely used engine, and permanent all-wheel drive, makes for a 0-62mph time of 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 155mph. While badged a Quattro model, the all-wheel drive system used in the S3 does not employ a Torson-Gleason center differential as other common Quattro models, but instead the Swedish [Haldex] system, system.

In the United Kingdom, the S3 is priced at £27000, higher than many rivals. BMW's 130i M Sport offers 265bhp, but is slower to 62mph at 6.1 seconds. It costs £26540. Other cars of similar power are a good deal cheaper; the VW Golf R32 sports 247bhp, and comes in £24240, or £500 more than the five door, with 0-62mph achieved in 6.5 seconds. The Vauxhall Astra VXR comes with less power - 237bhp - but manages 0-62mph in 6.2 seconds and costs less again at £19120, whilst the Seat Leon Cupra (2.0 T-FSI with 247bhp), Volvos C30 (268bhp 2.5 inline turbo),and Mazdaspeed 3 (2.3 litre turbocharged engine with 257bhp) are both around the corner, with estimated price tags of roughly £19000.

Sadly the US market is overlooked once again for the S3. Quite the disappointment to Audiphiles who want a true hatchback. Considering the R32 has the V6 variant and the S3 has the favored 2.0T, you would think Audi of America might bring it to the states. The 2.0T has greater tuning capabilites than the VW VR6, and even with mild modification surpasses the 3.2 VR6.

==External links==
{{commonscat|Audi S3}}
*[http://www.freedigitalphotos.net/thumbnails.php?album=284 Pictures of a first generation black Audi S3]

==See also==
* [[Hot hatch]]

{{Audi}}

[[Category:Audi vehicles|S3]]
[[Category:All wheel drive vehicles]]
[[Category:Hatchbacks]]