Modest design tweaks mask significant chassis upgrades - including the RS3's torque-splitting rear diff
, thinly veiled in grey and orange camouflage. So thin, in fact, that anyone familiar with the basics of Photoshop could probably figure out what the final versions would look like by simply colouring the car in. But if that sounds like too much of a faff, then you're in luck: Audi has finally removed the wrapping and, crucially, added some flesh to the S3's production-ready bones.and you’d probably struggle to spot the difference.
Thankfully, it gets a lot more exciting when you lift up the bonnet and learn what's underneath. Audi has already confirmed that the S3’s 2.0-litre TFSI engine has been dialled up to 333hp and 310lb ft of torque , bringing it in line with the’s output. It’s a tenth quicker to 62mph than the old car at 4.
Inside, the cabin is mostly the same as before, only this time you’ll be able to see more of it. There’s an extended ambient lighting package that now illuminates the centre console and cup holders, the latter being a real game-changer for the accident-prone. Finding the armrest on the inside of the door has been made easier thanks to new cloth trim with 300 laser cuts for the ambient lighting to poke through, and there’s a new drive selector that, you’ve guessed it, is also illuminated.
Finally, there’s a selection of new colours to choose from including Ascari Blue, District Green and Progressive Red, while Daytona Grey can be specced with a matte finish for the first time. Pricing for the S3 Fastback and Saloon hasn’t been announced just yet, nor do we know how much it’ll cost to spec the adaptive dampers and optional titanium Akrapovic sports exhaust.
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