Audi S3 Plus Model Rumored With 375 HP
Audi is rumored to be readying a new S3 Plus model that will feature a new 2.0-liter turbo-four engine with 375 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque.
The German automaker approached Friedrich Eichler, the man responsible for engineering AMG’s powerful four-cylinder that is being used in the CLA 45 and GLA 45 models, and asking him to tune Volkswagen’s existing 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine to new heights. The first vehicle to receive the powerplant will be an S3 model slotted between the standard S3 and the RS3.
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If the S3 Plus, as it’s being called, becomes a reality, expect the next-generation RS3 to be even more powerful than 375 hp. The powerplant is also expected to be used in the new VW Scirocco and Golf R Evo.
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[Source: Motoring.com.au]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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