The radiator grille and bumpers of the S3 were modernized, and LEDs that perform the function of the near light were added to the head optics
Munich moistened. Characteristically moist. Our German colleagues had a smile to the ears when the conversation went about British weather. Ha ha ha. But the joy is brought to us not frankly weak jokes and the stretched smiles of Audi employees who surround us, but an anticipation of acquaintance with the last machine of this manufacturer – the Audi S3 “New Generation”.
Well, let’s first get acquainted with this “new generation”. This term is very often used in a car vocabulary recently. Recently, it spreads to almost everything, starting from slightly corrected bumper and ending with a new head optics. S3 contours are more suitable for the latest definition, but there are several serious changes. First of all, it is worth noting that now S3 is available in the five -door Sportback body. For F27. 720 (this is on F500 more than a three -door version) you get an additional 72 mm length and 40 kg of mass. Despite the increased loads, this Audi consumes the same 11 liters per 100 km as the “three -door”. Loss, and then insignificant, only in acceleration – up to “hundreds” for 5. 8 seconds, that is, 0. 1 slower version without additional doors.
The new 2-liter-engine fuel supply software system reduced CO2 emissions by 10% (199 g/km for three-door and 201 g/km in Sportback), but unfortunately, it did not add power. Why “unfortunately”? Because the new TTS (Driven, last eVO release) issues 265 liters. With., Thanks to the new intake and release system.
Other technical innovations include a new accelerated response clutch in Quattro drive, Magnetic Ride’s options “magnetic” shock absorbers and a six-speed S-Tronic gearbox with two clutches. New xenon headlights with parking light lights will help to identify the novelty outside. Whatever one may say, but the car looks fresh.