At the end of last week, Audi revealed the latest generation S3 (2013), which is expected to go on sale early next year. Priced from €38,900 EUR in Germany, the 2013 Audi S3 comes with a more powerful engine that promises to offer better efficiency too. The new long-stroke 2.0 TFSI engine (bore x stroke 82.5 x 92.8 millimeters [3.25 x 3.65 in]) of Audi's 2013 S3 was developed from zero. It develops 221 kW (300 hp) at 5,500 rpm and 380 Nm (280.27 lb-ft) of torque between 1,800 and 5,500 rpm. Its redline is at 6,800 rpm. Audi's official performance figures for the 2013 S3 say it can get from nought to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.1 seconds and that it can reach a limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). Audi is going to sell the 2013 S3 with a choice between a six-speed manual transmission and an S tronic gearbox.
The new Audi S3 (2013) is rated with a fuel consumption of 6.9 liters of fuel per 100 km (manual: 7.0 liters) [34.09 and 33.60 US mpg]. Its CO2 emissions are rated at 159 (162) grams per kilometer (255.89 and 260.17 g/mile). The new S3 (2013) is able to offer these figures with the help of a 60kg lower weight, in comparison to its predecessor.
The equipment list of the new S3 (2013) includes the MMI navigation plus with MMI touch, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, adaptive cruise control, pre sense, side assist, active lane assist and camera-based traffic sign recognition system.
You'll find all the details and specifications of the 2013 Audi S3 here.
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