The Audi S3 is a hot hatchback based on the Audi A3 , produced by German automaker Audi AG since 1999. Like all Audi S-series models, this modification is only available with the quattro all-wheel drive system.
| Audi S3 | |
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| Total information | |
| Manufacturer | Audi |
| Years of production | 1999 - present |
| Assembly | Ingolstadt ( Germany ) |
| Class | hot hatchback |
| Design | |
| Body type | 3-dv. hatchback (5 places) 5-dv. sedan (5-seater) 2-dv. convertible (4-seater) |
| Platform | Volkswagen A |
| Layout | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Wheel formula | 4 × 4 ( quattro ) |
| Engine | |
| 1.8-225 h.p. 2.0-265 h.p. 2.0-300 hp | |
| On the market | |
| Related | Audi A3 Audi RS3 |
Audi S3 is made on the same platform as the VW Golf IV - with a transverse engine, with a compact front suspension of the McPherson type and with rear-wheel drive via the Haldex electronically controlled center coupling.
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First Generation
Produced from 1999 to 2003.
Audi S3 8L
Audi S3 8L
Second Generation
A three-door was produced from 2006 to 2012, a five-door from 2008 to 2012.
Audi S3 8P
Audi S3 8P
Audi S3 8P Sportback
Audi S3 8P Sportback
Third Generation
Produced from 2014 to 2016.
Audi S3 8V
Audi S3 8V
Audi S3 8V Sportback
Audi S3 8V Sportback
Audi S3 8V Sedan
Audi S3 8V Sedan
Audi S3 8V Cabriolet
Audi S3 8V Cabriolet
Restyling 2017
Issued from 2017 to present.
Audi S3 8V (facelift)
Audi S3 8V (facelift)
Audi S3 8V Sedan (facelift)
Audi S3 8V Sedan (facelift)