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| | | | | The Audi S3 Sportback is the ideal choice for drivers who want top drawer hot hatch performance by Richard Igo | | | The Audi S3 is the enthusiast’s edition of its more conservative sibling, the A3 hatchback. First produced by Audi in 1999, the second-generation car launched in 2006 is significantly more muscular than its predecessor, Using the same floor pan as the VW Golf, the Audi S3 offers standard quattro four-wheel drive plus plenty of power and a great chassis to deliver sure-footed performance regardless of road conditions. With a firm ride, the car isn’t especially comfortable on badly surfaced roads – but for those who want a rapid small hatch that can cope with any road condition, few cars can rise to the occasion like the S3.
The purposeful looks of the Audi S3 hatchback work even better in Sportback form; the extra length and rear doors give it a more grownup appearance. Thanks to a minor facelift the head turning Audi LED daytime-running lights are now fitted, and their piercing light really alters the character of the car. Chrome door mirrors and S3 emblems along with 18-inch alloy wheels separate it further from the rest of the range.
The 2-litre turbocharged engine found in the S3 hatchback and Sportback is an evolution of the motor found in the Volkswagen Golf GTi, Seat Leon Cupra and Audi TTRS. With 261bhp and 258lb/ft of pulling power it’s significantly more powerful than the Golf GTi, thanks to a larger turbocharger and reworked engine and exhaust components.
The Audi S3 Sportback feels incredibly solid and well built and the engine and Quattro four-wheel drive system are well proven. Audi performs worse than some rivals in the Reliability Index, partly as a result of higher servicing costs than some competitors.
| | | | Article Source : Article-treasure.com | | Publication date : 08-24-2010 | | | | Article by Richard Igo | | | | Richard Igo - car enthusiast | | | | Keywords : used audi s3, s3 cars | | | | |
