The Audi S3 sedan takes the A3 platform to a new level. Like his brothers and sisters, the S3 combines high performance with comfort and convenience. The production of these cars began back in 1999 with a hatchback, and now under the S3 logo sedans, convertibles and even limousines are produced.
Appearance
The Audi S3 was first introduced in March 1999. It happened at the Geneva Motor Show. S3 was a modification of the Audi A3, it was only a three-door and more powerful. The car is built on the basis of the VW Golf IV platform, with the same transverse engine arrangement, with a compact McPherson front suspension and rear-wheel drive.
The presented car was distinguished from its ancestor by a lower suspension and large wheels of 17 inches. The Audi S3 also has a larger rear and front bumper, a spoiler and xenon headlights, and wheel arches have expanded.
The car was made in a sports style, Recaro sports seats were located in its interior, as well as a sports steering wheel, climate control and other equipment.
First generation
The cars of the first generation Audi S3, which appeared in 1999, were equipped with a turbo engine, the volume of which reached 1.8 liters, and the power of this engine reached 210 horsepower. In addition, a six-speed manual gearbox was installed in the car.
Thanks to this engine, the car accelerated to 100 km / h in 6.8 seconds, and the maximum speed that it developed was 250 km / h. A few years later, the S3 was modernized, after which the engine power increased to 225 horsepower. Until 2003, Audi produced 32,000 first-generation S3s.
Second generation
Already in 2006, manufacturers presented the second generation Audi S3 at the Paris Motor Show. In the same year, the new A3 was released. S3 differed from her lower and stiffer suspension, reinforced brakes and a more powerful engine. In addition, there are new improved, so-called, sports settings for electric power steering and stabilization system.
This car had a two-liter engine with direct injection and turbocharging under the hood. The car's power was 265 horsepower, it accelerated to 100 km / h in some 5.7 seconds, in addition, a six-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel drive were installed in the car.
This model was originally a three-door, but in 2008 a five-door version was released. As an additional option, a six-speed robotic S selective tronic gearbox has appeared.
This year was marked by the appearance of the model on the Russian market. Such Audi S3 were produced until 2012.
Third generation
The third generation S3 was presented at the Paris Motor Show in 2012. The first variant of the body was traditionally a hatchback, however, it was in the third generation that other types of bodies appear, such as a five-door hatchback, sedan and even a convertible.
Externally, the 2013 S3 differs from the A3 grille, front bumper, side skirts, spoiler, chrome trim on the rearview mirror housings and 18-inch wheels.
The interior also had some new products: matte aluminum inserts, a sports steering wheel and seats, gray dials and logos in the form of the letter āSā appeared.
Specifications Audi S3
S3 had under its hood a new TFSI engine, the volume of which was 2 liters with direct fuel injection. He gave out 300 horsepower and 380 Nm of torque, and this is more than the previous 35 liter engine. from. and at 30 Nm. The named car is capable of accelerating to hundreds of kilometers per hour in 5.4 seconds, if a six-speed mechanics is installed on it. With a S tronic dual-clutch transmission, the car accelerates to 100 kilometers per hour in almost 5 seconds. In both versions, the maximum speed is limited to 250 km / h.
The dynamics of the S3 are improved due to a more powerful engine, as well as a reduced weight of 60 kg in comparison with machines of the previous generation. Also as innovations, the S3 has a retuned sports suspension with a 25 mm reduced clearance and enhanced brakes.
Audi S3 limousine
S3 can be not only a station wagon, a hatchback or a convertible. In 2013, the company introduced the world to compact sports limousines. Audi s3 limousine, the photo of which is presented above, has 370 horsepower with a pretty impressive torque. But these indicators can be better: when buying a different configuration, you can get up to 400 liters. from.