And on the eighth day God created the Audi S1. That’s not to say this hitherto mythical S1 hot hatch will be the best example of its genre, not at all. It’s just that the gestation of this little fighter has been going since the big guy in the sky started getting creative. But now, we are told by Auto Express, the Audi S1 will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
Supposedly it will have around 170kW (230hp) being produced by a 2.0 litre turbo (that’s a Golf GTI engine to you and me) and will boast quattro all-wheel drive as standard. There’s no surprise to learn that a 6-speed S tronic transmission will be available, but we’re still hoping a trad manual box will be on the cards too.
Given the long haul creation of the S1 anything could change between now and March, so let’s cross our fingers and hope for the best. All while not trying to think how much this hot hatch will cost if and when it lands on our shores.
[Source: Auto Express]
4 replies on “Audi S1 coming to Geneva, this year!”
I think it’s too little too late for Audi.
I’d completely forgotten there *wasn’t* an S1.
Parts bin special. Actually not very special. What void does this fill? The same stable contains the Polo and Golf GTi, the Golf R and Scirroco, the Audi S3. Another warm / hot hatch, why?
Why? Cause Audi/VW make a killing from them… some reason Australian’s love them…
Bring back the awesome RWD days!!!!!!!