Following the design theme of the Audi A3 Convertible that was revealed in November of last year, Audi has today unveiled the new redesigned 2009 A3 and A3 5-door Sportback, which is now also available as an S3.
As with its predecessor, the Audi A3 and A3 Sportback will be offered with eight different engine choices in their lineup - five gasoline and three diesel. Six of the eight feature four-cylinder direct-injection with turbocharging. The five gasoline engines include a 1.6L unit producing 102-hp, a 1.4L TFSI unit producing 125-hp, a 1.8 TFSI unit hitting 160-hp, a 2.0 TFSI producing 2000hp and a the 3.2 quattro with 6-cylinders pumping out 250-hp. The diesel lineup includes a 1.9 TDI that produces 105-hp (manages 52mph) and a 2.0 TDI that produces 140-hp 170-hp. Almost all choices are offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard besides the 1.6 and 1.9 TDI. Buyers can also opt for the new S tronic dual-clutch transmission on many models as well.
Joining the S3 in lineup this year is a S3 Sportback. Both models are powered by a 2.0 TFSI unit producing 265-hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. 0-60 for the S3 comes in 5.7 seconds and 5.8 for the Sportback. The car will start shipping this summer with a price tag of � 20,350.
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