Efficient and fast dual-clutch transmission for the S3
Quicker acceleration paired with even higher fuel efficiency
Particularly sporty combination in the compact class
Available now
A milestone in transmission technology is now available in the Audi S3 and S3 Sportback sporty compact models. The S tronic dual-clutch transmission unites the powerful two-liter TFSI engine with the road in a manner that is both sporty and efficient. This ensures quicker acceleration, high agility and ride comfort along with improved fuel efficiency. Continue reading ‘Audi S3 and S3 Sportback with S tronic’
The readers of the German car magazine sport auto have cast their votes: Audi has taken first place in three classes in the poll to find ‘The Sportiest Cars of 2008’ with the S3, the RS 6 Avant, and the R8.
The victory of the Audi RS 6 Avant in its first appearance in the poll was particularly notable. It amassed a total of 31.7 % of reader votes and left its German competitors trailing in its wake.
As well as these three victories, the brand with the four rings also took numerous other top-three placings in the reader poll. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI, Audi TT Roadster 2.0 TFSI and Audi TTS all came second in their groups, while the A4 3.0 TDI quattro, A4 3.2 FSI quattro and A6 3.2 FSI quattro took impressive third places.
In ‘The Sportiest Cars of 2008’, there was a total of 14 categories for series-production vehicles and 11 tuning classes. More than 10,000 readers of sport auto took part.
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Fresh dynamics for even greater driving pleasure.
A design full of character, further enhancing the vehicle’s expression, a new S tronic dual-clutch transmission with seven gears, the Audi magnetic ride suspension control system ? the Audi A3 and the Audi A3 Sportback continue to hone their sporty profile. As the new top model, the Audi S3 Sportback, which offers an output of 195 kW (265 hp), rounds off the model family. With its combination of pronounced sportiness, emotion-packed design, high exclusiveness and good all-round characteristics, the A3 model series has long been the pioneer in the premium segment. Audi is now continuing to extend its advantage.
