Together with the new Audi A3 Sportback at Paris Motor Show debuted in 2012 and athletic modification of the three-door S3 (8V), equipped with aerodynamics kits, upgraded chassis and new 2.0-liter engine TFSI.
Externally, the Audi S3 (2016) can be distinguished by a different grille, new front bumper, side skirts, spoiler on the boot lid, four branch pipes of the exhaust system, chrome strip on the hulls of mirrors and unique 18-inch wheels.
Models & Prices 2016 Audi S3.
| Equipment | Price | Engine | Transmission | Drive |
| 2.0 TFSI 6G quattro | $43,400 | 2.0 petrol (300 hp) | Manual (6) | full |
| 2.0 TFSI S tronic quattro | $45,400 | 2.0 petrol (300 hp) | Automatic (6) | full |
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Inside news inlays in matt brushed aluminum, sports steering wheel and seats, gray dials on the instrument panel and numerous logos with the image of the letter “S”.
Under the hood of the Audi S3 (8V) to place a new 2.0-liter TFSI turbo engine with direct fuel injection, issuing 300 hp and 380 Nm of torque, that forces 35 and 30 Nm more compared with the previous engine.
Thrust is transmitted to all wheels through a six-speed mechanics (acceleration from zero to hundreds of takes 5.4 seconds) or through transmission S tronic dual-clutch (from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds). Maximum speed “heated” three-door in both cases is limited to 250 km/h.
Improve the dynamics of the new S3 contributed not only more powerful engine, but also reduced by 60 kg (up to 1395 kg) weight compared with the previous generation machine. Among other technical innovations recalibrated sports suspension with lowered by 25 mm ground clearance and upgraded brakes.
Sales of the new Audi S3 (8V) to the European market started in the beginning of 2013th the price from 38,900 euros in Germany. A model got to in May 2014, while asking for trehdverka exactly the same as the five-door modification and Sportback. The car with manual transmission will cost at least $43,400, and for the version with “robot” will have to pay from $45,400.
Audi S3 Sportback.
At the Geneva Motor Show 2013 debut Audi S3 Sportback in a more practical five-door body.Compared with three-door, in this model, the quantity of the wheelbase is increased by 3.5 cm (2 to 631 mm), and the mass has increased by 50 kg – 1 445 kg.
Externally, except for two extra doors, the new Audi S3 Sportback (2015-2016) repeats modification S3 3D, showing off the chrome grille, different front bumper, door sills, aluminum trim on the mirror housing, diffuser and four tailpipes of the exhaust system.
Configuration and price Audi S3 Sportback 2016.
| Equipment | Price | Engine | Transmission | Drive |
| 2.0 TFSI 6G quattro | $43,400 | 2.0 petrol (300 hp) | Manual (6) | full |
| 2.0 TFSI S tronic quattro | $45,400 | 2.0 petrol (300 hp) | Automatic (6) | full |
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The movement of the vehicle causes the same 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine TFSI, 300 outstanding strength and peak torque of 380 Nm, which is transmitted to all wheels through a proprietary system Quattro.
From zero to hundreds Audi S3 Sportback on the mechanics accelerates in 5.5 seconds. (0.1 to slower three-door) and with S tronic transmission this exercise takes 5.0 seconds. Its top speed is limited to 250 km/h.
The price of the new Audi S3 Sportback 2016 begins from $43,400. for a car with a manual transmission, and an extra charge for “robot” is $2,000. Hot sedan Audi S3 only 5,000 r expensive.
