HOT! The new Audi S3 Sportback - the Flesh

2013 Audi RS3 Sportback

Power of 300 hp and torque of 380 Nm. From 0 to 100 km / h for 5.0 seconds.

The new Audi S3 Sportback offers best-in-class dynamics. Is exemplary and efficacy.

Average fuel engine 2.0 TFSI is just 6.9 l/100 km.

Four-cylinder engine in the S3 Sportback is completely revised. The only commonality between him and his predecessor has a displacement of 1,984 ccm Its maximum power of 221 kW (300 hp) is available at 5500 rpm. / Min., Maximum torque of 380 Nm is available near speed range from 1800 to 5500 rev. / min.

Highly dynamic 4-cylinder engine responds instantaneously to the driver's wishes and released a powerful fearsome roar. When the system Audi drive select mode is Dynamic, engine power and acoustic highlights. 2.0 TFSI engine provides power and exemplary efficiency, this is achieved with many technological solutions, starting with the double injection, Audi valvelift system and exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head and lead to innovative thermal management.

Equipped with a 6-speed S tronic transmission (available as an option), S3 Sportback sprints from 0 to 100 km / h in just 5.0 seconds. Six-speed manual gearbox requires just five tenths of a second longer. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km / h Launch Control transfers engine power to the ground by controlled scrolling tires. 2.0 TFSI unit consumes on average just 6.9 l/100 km when mated with S tronic (7,0 l/100 km with manual transmission). This means that the engine requires 1.5 l/100 km less fuel than the previous S3 Sportback.

Lower ratios of both transmissions are shorter, while the long sixth gear reduces fuel consumption. Double-clutch transmission can be controlled via the steering wheel optional items and the mechanical mode offers automatic D and S.

Equipped with quattro ® permanent four-wheel drive and a modified multi-plate clutch, this new sports car model range accelerates more quickly and safely when out of the corner. In addition to high-tech suspension and S sport suspension that lowers the body by 25 mm, the distribution of mass among the axles (59% front and 41% rear) and a new progressive turn contribute significantly to sports management. The key to progressive steering lies in the fact that the movements of the steering gear down his numbers.

The new Audi S3 Sportback builds on the 18-inch wheels. To reduce fuel consumption helps low-resistance tires size 225/40. Jaws of big brakes diameter 340 mm front, painted in black and wear the logo S. Extra can be ordered in red. Electromechanical parking brake acts on the rear axle. Electronic Stability Program (ESC) is the latest generation.

The new S3 Sportback is equipped as standard with Audi drive select. This system controls the characteristics of the electronic accelerator pedal, shift points drives the optional S tronic transmission and gear ratio steering progressive cornering.

By pressing a button, the driver determines whether the system can operate in modes comfort, auto, dynamic and efficiency. Regime, individual, is available in models equipped with the MMI Radio and a higher level of equipment. An optional system Audi magnetic ride, which adjusts damper depending upon the situation, also controlled with Audi drive select.

The lightweight design also contributes significantly to the excellent dynamics of the Audi S3 Sportback. The weight of this 5-door car is 1445 kg - 70 kg less than the previous model. The majority of the weight savings at the expense of the car.

In terms of style model boasts a new rear bumper. In platinum gray diffuser with aluminum double edge imitating are mounted two pairs of chrome tailpipes round. Stop orders also rely on LED technology. Spoiler above the fifth door S3 in body color, thus visually prolongs the roof. Highlights among the 14 available exterior colors and are Panther Black Estoril Blue with a crystalline effect.

The interior, of course, boasts outstanding usability and easy to use infotainment system. Here we should mention the system MMI navigation plus with MMI touch. Audi connect provides the car brand specifically created for web services.

In order to equip the Audi S3 Sportback with each driver assisting system offering for model range - including adaptive cruise control that automatically stops and S3 Sportback accelerates depending on the speed of the vehicle ahead. This top model in the range will be available from September 2013