A1/S1 [Spyshots] Audi S1 - Spy pics & info

[IanDriver]

So RS1 better than A1 quattro?

 

[JHF]

So RS1 better than A1 quattro?

Of course it is, it's much powerful than the A1 Quattro. Rumored is, it's going to based a A1 Clubsport Quattro, so it has 340-500 ps. But Audi don't know, to they build a production RS1 or a limited edition the A1 Clubsport Quattro.

 

[Deckhook]

Rumored is the RS1 will get 2.5 TFSI. Hope so

I was thinking of the S1 not the RS1, usually one comes before the other.

 

[JHF]

I was thinking of the S1 not the RS1, usually one comes before the other.

Sure the S1 comes before. It comes 2013, and the RS1 comes later.

 

[Deckhook]

Personally I think it would be a mistake to put the 2.5L unit in the A1, it would end up so nose heavy the thing would be awful to drive hard. A lightweight engine is its key to success.

 

[Tumbo]

I was thinking of the S1 not the RS1, usually one comes before the other.

Normally yes, but in this case is very sensitive, and Audi is thinking about skipping the S1 name... Because of...:

(boy I get goose bumps when I see this car)

 

[JHF]

Personally I think it would be a mistake to put the 2.5L unit in the A1, it would end up so nose heavy the thing would be awful to drive hard. A lightweight engine is its key to success.

Hmm, well, I don't know is it the nose so heavy. If it's(RS1) going to based on the A1 Clubsport Quattro, or it is just limited edition A1 Clubsport. Here is pic where the engine is located, no, its not behind the front axle, what is a bad thing.

http://www.netcarshow.com/audi/2011-a1_clubsport_quattro_concept/



But it's weight anyway just 1390 kg, so we can only speculation how awful it is to drive hard. And it's fast one
And listen to this sound.

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[JHF]

And my opinion is, it would be a best thing if the RS1 get +300 hp 2.0 TFSI-engine, same as the S3 have.

 

[JHF]

EDIT (NSL):

Article and all images here:
http://www.germancarforum.com/audi-s1-sportback-test-spotted

 

[Mark]

Threads merged.

 

[JHF]

More pictures for the Audi S1 in cold weather testing.

http://fourtitude.com/news/Audi_News_1/audi-s1-sportback-test-mule-turns-up-in-cold-weather-testing/

 

[JHF]

http://www.autoweek.nl/nieuws/24208/gespot-audi-s1-als-sportback

 

[Giannis]

So, Haldex 5th generation!

 

[Cashmere]

@Giannis, just out of curiosity, how is one able to discern between a car that is fitted with a haldex unit and one that isn't (by looking at the under carriage, that is)?

 

[Giannis]

@Giannis, just out of curiosity, how is one able to discern between a car that is fitted with a haldex unit and one that isn't (by looking at the under carriage, that is)?

I just recognized the shape of the rear diff. The 5th generation is much more compact than the earlier model and the part which houses the hydraulic pump (if I am not mistaken) is distinctively cross-shaped. See this image for comparison:

It's a diagram of a Golf 7 4-Motion, with the same 5th gen Haldex system.

 

[JHF]

2014 Audi S1 three-door spied undergoing testing



Out early next year

Today we bring an additional batch of spy photos with the 2014 Audi S1 three-door which is scheduled to come out early next year.
The prototype seen here is wearing a lot of camo and most likely it's the S1 version judging by the quad exhaust setup and big alloy wheels. Our spies already snapped the five-door S1 Sportback and now we have new photos of the three-door version which according to our sources has a quattro permanent all-wheel drive setup and more than 200 bhp (149 kW).
As far as design is concerned, the 2014 A1/S1 will borrow the A3/S3's styling cues so expect similar bumpers, front grille, linear headlights and new graphics for the taillights with the linear brake lights sitting on top.
We assume an unveiling will occur March next year at the Geneva Motor Show.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/113081361380/2014-audi-s1-three-door-spied-undergoing-testing

 

[Tumbo]

As much as I love the little A1, I am totally underwhelmed of the S1. I would rather be interested in something that is better then A1 Quattro; an RS1. Now that would be wow.

 

[Rainer271]

2014 Audi S1 spied virtually undisguised

Could have approximately 220 HP (161 kW)
The 2014 Audi S1 has been spied virtually undisguised.

Caught undergoing testing at night, the S1 features an aggressive front bumper and a stylish rear diffuser which is flanked by a four-tailpipe sports exhaust system. Since the S1 will likely be introduced alongside the facelifted A1, the model has also been equipped with a new head- and taillights.

Audi has been relatively quiet about specifications but previous reports have indicated the S1 could have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops approximately 220 HP (161 kW). It will presumably be offered with automatic and manual transmissions that are connected to a quattro all-wheel drive system.

The 2014 Audi A1 and S1 could be introduced at the Geneva Motor Show, so expect to learn more in the coming months.

Link: http://www.worldcarfans.com/113112666754/2014-audi-s1-spied-virtually-undisguised

 

[The Pretender]

4 exhaust tips is overkill on a small car like the A1.

 

[Tumbo]

4 exhaust tips is overkill on a small car like the A1.

As it also is on the S3. They should have it like the RS3.