The 21st century Audi S1 is a car that interests us very much. For starters we’ve always quite liked the look of the A1. And the idea of sticking what is essentially the S3 drivetrain into its more fashion conscious little brother is one we wholehearetedly approve of.
That said, the real S1 deserves its place in motorsport folklore. Any attempts by Audi to try and fool us into believing there is a genuine link between a trumped up A-segment shopping trolley and a group B rally icon should be spared. If not for our embarrassment, then at least for Audi’s.
It’s better to just accept Audi’s current nomenclature and rationalise the name of the S1 that way, rather treating us like fools.
Now that we’ve cleared that up we’re pleased to see the S1 doing the media rounds. Although, as this review from Evo shows, you’ll be left wanting for more. And in the case of the feisty S1, perhaps that’s no bad thing.
[Thanks to John for the tip]
5 replies on “Audi S1 teaser review”
I don’t think saying S1 has S3 drivetrain is quite accurate. I believe the turbos are different as is some internal components of the S3 engine.
That’s what I meant by “essentially”, as in it’s not quite the same, but it’s a 2.0T with Haldex and a manual box. I was thinking more 8P S3 too, rather than 8V.
Whhere are we thinking this will be placed in the Audi lineup price wise ?
Got he Lima.
Paul, I reckon it will be $47-49.9k, with the external and interior Quattro pack as options. Once you add these options, he will be well into the 50s and close to mid $50s. All this before on roads.
Just speculating of course!
We have the TERMINATOR, now we have the SPECULATOR