Audi unveiled its high-performance S3 in summer 2006. The uber-hatch boasts 265 bhp and quattro permanent four-wheel drive. The sprint to 62 mph is accomplished in 5.7 seconds, and acceleration is only halted on reaching 155 mph. All this power is transmitted by the six-speed gearbox and quattro permanent four-wheel drive to large 18-inch alloy wheels.
The interior receives aluminum and black Piano finish treatments. The seats are upholstered in a combination of cloth and leather or, as an option, in Alcantara/leather or completely in leather. The two-tone leather seats are decorated with stitching in the same color as their center section.
The 2.0 TFSI, which combines direct injection and turbocharger technology, delivers 195 kW (265 bhp) at 6,000 rpm. And at just 2,500 rpm it already musters up an impressive 350 Nm of torque – this pulling power remains constant up to 5,000 rpm. In the combined driving cycle the 2.0 TFSI displays another welcome character trait, consuming just 9.1 litres of fuel over 100 km – further proof of the forward-looking efficiency of TFSI technology developed by Audi .
