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New Audi S3
« on: September 21, 2012, 10:31:04 am »
Sorry but not sure how to add the link or pictures but check out the Autocar website with official pictures and specs of the new S3

VERY impressive numbers for performance, economy, weight and emissions

Conservative on the outside, stylish on the inside - a real wolf in sheeps clothing

My next car maybe in sportback style once prices for used ones stabilise in a year or two
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Re: New Audi S3
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2012, 10:36:43 am »
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Re: New Audi S3
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2012, 10:52:47 am »
someones comment on that thread.... "its a piece of stale bread with a chilli on top" I dont totally disagree with that! id probably have one though!
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Re: New Audi S3
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2012, 11:04:47 am »
Nice  :happy2:

As usual "official consumption" figures show 41 mpg !

Why do they quote these ridiculous figures ?

Seen some New Ferraris quoting 25mpg too
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Re: New Audi S3
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2012, 11:23:26 am »
Quite like that S3. Definitely on the wish list for a few years time!

Quote from: garrardrj on September 21, 2012, 11:04:47 am
Nice  :happy2:

As usual "official consumption" figures show 41 mpg !

Why do they quote these ridiculous figures ?

Seen some New Ferraris quoting 25mpg too

Because this is how crappy euro testing works. On an RR with no traffic or drag. It favours turbocharged engines and hybrids which is why loads of them have been made recently even though in the real world they're not all that economical. Also car manufacturers also tweak their cars to be good at the tests, which does not equate to being economical in real life.
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Re: New Audi S3
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2012, 11:26:58 am »
It's quite nice, still conservative which makes me think it's the "cooking" version of the fast range and another mainstream RS will follow.
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Re: New Audi S3
« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2012, 11:30:33 am »
Liking the fact that the S3 has 296bhp, does this mean the new Golf R will have 297bhp std?  :grin:

Price for S3 likely to be around £35K?, surely thats ex demo RS3 money  :signLOL:

Looks a plain jane to me, not a fan, but then I was never fond of "The Golf in a fur coat" anyway  :grin:

Emmissions at 159 look good tho and they seem to have adapted the RS4 exhaust valve system using a switch and the exhaust is Audi version of the BCS powervalve  :signLOL:

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Re: New Audi S3
« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2012, 11:30:42 am »
Imagine what sort of weapon this will be with a remap. As usual I expect VAG will build in a safe tolerance that allows aftermarket tuners a bit of a play. 340 hp anyone after a stage 1  :laugh:

I really like the interior as a special place be. Reminds me of my mk2 TT but this will be in a more practical hatchback

No mention of prices which is a bit worrying so would not be surprised to see the 2 door manual starting about £31k  :confused:
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Re: New Audi S3
« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2012, 11:32:37 am »
It's something i could get used to, like all the new cars when they 1st come, i'm never to sure then it grows on me :laugh:
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Re: New Audi S3
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2012, 11:35:46 am »
can't make my min dup on the exterior, something just isn't right. interior seems awesome though
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Re: New Audi S3
« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2012, 11:50:40 am »
Quote from: Tamiyoman on September 21, 2012, 11:30:33 am
Liking the fact that the S3 has 296bhp, does this mean the new Golf R will have 297bhp std?  :grin:

Price for S3 likely to be around £35K?, surely thats ex demo RS3 money  :signLOL:

Looks a plain jane to me, not a fan, but then I was never fond of "The Golf in a fur coat" anyway  :grin:

Emmissions at 159 look good tho and they seem to have adapted the RS4 exhaust valve system using a switch and the exhaust is Audi version of the BCS powervalve  :signLOL:



Could get a second hand V8 Vantage for that type of money!  :jumping:
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Re: New Audi S3
« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2012, 11:58:26 am »
Quote from: JStav on September 21, 2012, 11:50:40 am
Quote from: Tamiyoman on September 21, 2012, 11:30:33 am
Liking the fact that the S3 has 296bhp, does this mean the new Golf R will have 297bhp std?  :grin:

Price for S3 likely to be around £35K?, surely thats ex demo RS3 money  :signLOL:

Looks a plain jane to me, not a fan, but then I was never fond of "The Golf in a fur coat" anyway  :grin:

Emmissions at 159 look good tho and they seem to have adapted the RS4 exhaust valve system using a switch and the exhaust is Audi version of the BCS powervalve  :signLOL:



Could get a second hand V8 Vantage for that type of money!  :jumping:

Aye probably but servicing/running costs are likely MUCh cheaper on the S3  :signLOL:
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Re: New Audi S3
« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2012, 12:01:23 pm »
i like it! Hopefully the steering feel will be much better than on the old s3! Stage 2 should see around 400ish bhp! :rolleye:

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Re: New Audi S3
« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2012, 12:20:16 pm »
its ok. my money would still go on the M135i  :jumpmove:
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Re: New Audi S3
« Reply #14 on: September 21, 2012, 12:40:28 pm »
Mine would go on the Golf R for same money  :signLOL:
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