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Next S3
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2003 5:51 pm
by 4corta
Did Audi forget 2.2 litre 5 straight [img]images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]
Why not on new S3 : it developped 600 hp in rally GR B and sound great [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Thanks a lot [img]images/graemlins/clap.gif[/img]with yours links finally got MTM italia dealer [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]
P.S. : I apologize for my english [img]images/graemlins/biggrin3.gif[/img]
Re: Next S3
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2003 7:04 pm
by Bushy
welcome aboard
i guess the reason they dropped that engine was the struggle they have to meet the emmision laws
Re: Next S3
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2003 7:15 pm
by Riz_RS4
The new S3 is not confirmed yet but it will most likely have a 3.2 litre block V6 with no less than 280bhp.
quattro and the usual S refinements etc.
Predicted release date no earlier than 2005. [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/clap.gif[/img]
Re: Next S3
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2003 9:49 pm
by DuncS3
not if you read todays Autocar it isnt. They say no room for a S in the new A3 range as 3.2 Quattro will take its place. They reckon RS3 will be an Avant type 5 door
but its all talk at this time
Dunc [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img]
Re: Next S3
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2003 9:59 pm
by Riz_RS4
Yes I`ve heard the rumor`s and your right it is very early at this stage, but it may be true, more likely because of the performance side of the A3 3.2 V6 engine!
But not to have a `S` for the A3 range is not very Audi like...... [img]images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]
As for the RS3 being a Avant..... mmmmmmmmm Avant or 3dr hatchback gimme gimme gimme! [img]images/graemlins/s3addict.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/boots.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/roundeyes.gif[/img] [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]
Re: Next S3
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2003 7:50 am
by ChrisG
RS3 being an Avant figures, matches RS4 and RS6 models = RS models always Avants.
Re: Next S3
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2003 8:34 am
by Bushy
RS3 being an Avant figures, matches RS4 and RS6 models = RS models always Avants.
RS6 is also available as a saloon though, so thats buggered that theory
Re: Next S3
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2003 8:48 am
by fatcat
RS3 being an Avant figures, matches RS4 and RS6 models = RS models always Avants.
RS6 is also available as a saloon though, so thats buggered that theory
Bollox............ I was gonna say that, but just not quick enough - [img]images/graemlins/boots.gif[/img] bloody diesels
Re: Next S3
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2003 9:18 am
by johneroberts
Did Audi forget 2.2 litre 5 straight [img]images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]
Why not on new S3 : it developped 600 hp in rally GR B and sound great [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Thanks a lot [img]images/graemlins/clap.gif[/img]with yours links finally got MTM italia dealer [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]
P.S. : I apologize for my english [img]images/graemlins/biggrin3.gif[/img]
4corta Comistai!
and welcome to RS246 [img]images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Glad to hear that you chose MTM, good choice
Ciao
jr
Re: Next S3
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2003 6:36 pm
by 4corta
I tested a V6 on R32 :sleepy engine [img]images/graemlins/sleeping_2.gif[/img] good for saloon not for S3 [img]images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]
Hope to have something more ( anyway a turbo ) [img]images/graemlins/thumbs.gif[/img]in next S3
Re: Next S3
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2003 4:37 pm
by TimJMS
Boring mag it may be these days, but "Car" DO tend to get facts right. In agreement with the above comments, they also say No S3 in the new line up.
Re: Next S3
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2003 6:26 pm
by Riz_RS4
Yep they mention no S3, but it does make sense really, the top of the range A3 is very powerful, i think they`ve messed up by
a) calling it a A3 instead of S3
b) giving it too much power
Spec`s for the new A3 3.2 V6 quattro =
0-62mph in 6.7 seconds
top speed of 153mph
241bhp / 177kw with 320nm (AutoCar also suggests that the power has been upgraded to 250bhp like the TT)
Now...... where can audi improve the A3 to make it a worthy S car???? [img]images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]