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Audi S1 to Launch in 2013

Audi has already unveiled the A1 Qattro, with its focused looks and crucially a 256 hp version of the 2.0-liter turbo engine. But only 333 of those will ever be built, and they have limited appeal.
Audi S1 testing 1 photo
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Of far greater interest is the S1, a hot supermini based on the smallest car Ingolstadt makes. According to a recent report from What Car? magazine, has the scoop on this car, and they say it’s on schedule to arrive within the next 18 months, which puts it mid to late 2013.

We can’t say for sure what kind of engine the S1 will use, but what is clear is that those unimpressed by the current 1.4 TFSI should hold onto their money, because the new model is rumored to pack about 220 horsepower. If this is indeed the case, than the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint should be dealt with in just over 6 seconds, while the speedometer should have 240 km/h (150 mph).

This car will produced in numbers and be available in most markets of the world.
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About the author: Mihnea Radu
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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