The new Audi S3: sleekness, power and performance

Sportier appearance and greater liveliness of the new S3, which is now suitable for side driving, thanks to the torque divider inherited from the Audi RS3.

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A more sophisticated look to cover up the hottest weather: Audi S3 it changes without losing the beauty and strength characteristics that have always distinguished it. In fact, relaunch them with 333 HP that gives it the management status of its older sister, with the cooperation of a new transfer case. The appearance of the bodywork, although changed, remains faithful to the purity of the classic versions, as a perfect link between the “A3” family and the top of the range Audi RS3. After checking as an example, new Audi S3 it is ready to land in the market in Sportback (double-sedan) and Sedan (three-sedan) variants. Pricing will be announced in the coming weeks.

Audi S3 Sportback 2024: features

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When maintaining general hygiene, the body’s work S3 modification it offers a more aggressive style at the front, emphasized by a stance reduced by 15 mm compared to the A3. The nose sports a new frameless hexagonal grille, with the four-ring logo integrated perfectly into the new front grille design. It is taken up by an air intake integrated into the bumper, which makes the division more prominent. The Matrix LED headlights feature new 24-pixel daytime running lights, which can be customized by the driver in four different light signatures. The side shows 18″ wheels with 225/40 tires as standard, or optional Falken 235/35 tires on 19″ wheels. It hides an improved brake system, with new two-piston front calipers working on discs with increased thickness. . The rear end has also been revised, with a new bumper approaching Rs 3 style, covering the four exhaust pipes with a titanium regulator (optional). internal affairs The new S3 keeps the layout of the recent days but gets the integration and integration of new functions on demand, and the app store. A 10.1-inch touchscreen display, Audi Virtual Cockpit digital instrument panel, Dab+ radio, inductive smartphone charger and four USB-C ports are standard.

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Audi S3 2024: engine and chassis

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With the latest evolution, the 2.0 TSI four-cylinder turbo has reached 333 HP and 420 Nm of torque, an increase of 23 HP and 20 Nm compared to the outgoing model. Audi S3 Sportback 2024, the fastest in its history that began in 1999, accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds, while the top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. Audi engineers have worked to increase the response time of the accelerator and the gear speed of the 7-speed S-tronic dual clutch. The all-wheel drive system is inherited torque-splitter of Rs3, technology capable of varying and distributing all the torque to the rear wheels. Something new that has brought changes to the sports setup with adaptive shock absorbers, rebalanced according to the transfer case and the rest of the driving modes offered in Select Audi Drive.