With the new Audi A3 Cabriolet unveiled late last year, it was only a matter of time until the hot S3 version would appear. And now is that time. The new Audi S3 Cabriolet is a very unique proposition in the market. It infuses the go-fast engine, drivetrain and handling […]
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Audi S3 ‘Plus’ on the way, most powerful 2L – rumour
Audi is apparently thinking of introducing a hotter ‘Plus’ version of the cracking Audi S3 performance compact. Rumour has it Audi is working on significantly upgrading the ‘EA888’ 2.0-litre TFSI engine for such a model. It’s understood Audi is using the help of Friedrich Eichler, former Mercedes AMG head of […]
McChip gives MINI JCW an Audi 2.0 TFSI engine conversion
We love crazy conversions here at PD. Who doesn’t? This one from McChip is sure to spike some interest. It’s a MINI Cooper JCW which is getting a 2.0-litre Audi S3 engine conversion. Yep. Even though the MINI is powered by a 1.6 developed by BMW, the tuning company is […]
ABT Audi S3 tuning package announced
Renowned Audi tuner ABT has developed a new upgrade package for the 2013 Audi S3, boosting power and neatly enhancing styling. ABT is known for developing enhancements for Audi vehicles, often applying tasteful yet discreet styling along with decent engine computer tweaks. For the cracking S3, the standard 2.0-litre turbocharged […]
Audi S3 vs 1983 Audi Sport Quattro rally test
Audi is getting into the rally spirit and has released a new promo clip showcasing the performance of the new Audi S3 high performance hatch. The company pitches it against perhaps the car that started it all in terms of all-wheel drive rallying, the legendary Audi Sport Quattro from 1983. […]
2014 Audi A3 Cabriolet revealed, 221kW S3 Cabrio coming
Audi has pulled the wraps off the new 2014 Audi A3 Cabriolet on the eve of its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The four-seat cabrio is larger yet lighter weight than its predecessor. Weighing in at 1365kg, the new cabrio is around 50kg lighter than the outgoing version […]
New Audi S3 Sportback on sale in Australia from $59,900
Audi has announced pricing and local specifications for the all-new Audi S3 Sportback. The new super hot hatch will arrive in showrooms in December. First unveiled earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show, the S3 is based on the all-new A3 which is the first vehicle to use Volkswagen […]
2014 Audi S3 and A3 sedan revealed
The sheets have been lifted off the new 2014 Audi A3 sedan and the high-performance S3 sedan. The new model will go on sale in Australia early next year, joining the A3 Sportback which is due in May. Based on the smart-looking new A3 hatch, the sedan steps into what […]