A1/S1 Audi S1 to debut in Paris

[donkeykong]

Audi S1 to debut in Paris​

http://www.worldcarfans.com/110091328387/audi-s1-to-debut-in-paris/lowphotos#0 Audi A1 S-Line Sport Package​

By Brian Potter
September 13, 2010 5:00 am
Filed Under: Audi, German, Paris Motor Show, Rumours ​

On the official web site for the 2010 Paris Motor Show, the Audi S1 has showed up on the list of debuts.
Although no details have been released yet, the S1 is expected to strongly resemble the S-Line package for the A1 (pictured) plus a lowered suspension and special 17-inch wheels.
Power will come from a 1.4-liter TSI also found in the Seat Ibiza Cupra with 180 PS (133 kW / 178 bhp). Ironically, the S1 will be the first S-badged model to not be equipped with Quattro all-wheel drive as standard. Instead, front wheel drive will be mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.
Guestimates put 0-100 km/h time less than seven seconds and a top speed over 225 km/h (140 mph).
European market debut should be summer 2011, but North America once again gets denied another hot hatch.​

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[Mr Robert]

The US should be force-fed cars like this It just take a little getting used to, then it is as natural as anything! Like oysters and champagne.

 

[DaSilva]

Do I want one..... Y E S!

 

[donkeykong]

one of the coolest designs in the entire lineup.it baffles me on why i wont see it in my neck of the woods.

 

[bmer]

It's a tiny car but still it seems a bit incomplete as an Audi since there will be no quattro available even in the sportiest version (S1).

 

[donkeykong]

It's a tiny car but still it seems a bit incomplete as an Audi since there will be no quattro available even in the sportiest version (S1).

will the quattro be offered as an option?

 

[DaSilva]

will the quattro be offered as an option?

no.

 

[bmer]

will the quattro be offered as an option?

I don't have any inside information on this but if we're to believe reports by car magazines, the S1 will be FWD-only. Perhaps there is still hope for quattro in an RS1, if they ever make one...

 

[Giannis]

no.

Then, the Renault Clio Sport, is still the king of hot hatches

 

[footie]

will the quattro be offered as an option?

No. It has been consider unnecessary to equip it with quattro. Considering the limited power and it's slight weight, such a weight penalty and it's effect of efficiency would not outweigh it's benefits.

 

[Mr Robert]

I think FWD is fine for a hatch. Not sure an RS-model should be FWD, but then again... that might not even happen.

 

[martinbo]

For a little hatch like an S1 - I'd say that FWD would be essential. It's not like a Cooper S or Clio Sport needs AWD nor would they benefit from it.

Hot Hatch = FWD = De rigueur.

When we start talking hyper or mega hatches then the appropriateness of a particular philosophy becomes less clear.