Audi S3

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Overview

The Audi S3 is a performance version of the Audi A3 small family car, produced by German automaker Audi since 1999. S3 variants of have been produced from the first generation through the fourth generation of Audi A3.
Like all Audi S models, it is only available with quattro four-wheel drive system.
The first generation S3 is built on the same A platform of the Audi A3, Volkswagen Golf Mk4, Audi TT, SEAT León and Škoda Octavia.
The straight-4 20v 1. 8 L turbocharged petrol engine comes in two versions of power output: 210 PS and 225 PS. Early models had 210 PS which is said to be a de-tuned Audi TT engine, and was said to be reduced to lessen brand competition with the more powerful TT. Later models had variable valve timing and 225 PS. 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 five-valve engine has been used in an Audi S-series car....

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Generations list

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8V

Produced from

2.0 TFSI (300 Hp) quattro S tronic

8L, facelift 2001

Produced from

1.8 T (225 Hp) quattro

8L

Produced from

1.8 T (210 Hp) quattro

8P

Produced from

2.0 TFSI (265 Hp) quattro