Meet the new S1. The new subcompact S1 is propelled by Audi’s ubiquitous 2.0 TFSI four-cylinder, tuned to produce 228 horsepower and 279 pound-feet of torque with a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive. The potent combo accelerates the S1 to 62 miles per hour in 5.8 seconds and on to a limited top speed of 155 mph.
Styling also gets a bump in aggressiveness that befit the S1’s performance upgrades. In addition to a new body kit with a lower front air dam and 17-inch wheels, the S1 comes standard with Xenon headlights, LED taillights and two new available exterior colors ¬– Vegas Yellow and Sepang Blue.
The launch of the S1 means Audi has kept its promise to turn the limited-edition A1 Quattro into a fully-fledged series-production model. Prices are expected to start at around £25,000. The new Audi S1 will go on sale in the UK March after a public debut at the Geneva motor show next month.
The S1 will act as a rival to the likes of the Renault Clio RS with deliveries expected in spring of this year.
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