World Car Fans brings word the upcoming Audi S1 could be powered by a new 1.6 litre turbo engine. We already know the S1 will use a quattro all-wheel drive system, but this is the first time we’ve heard detailed speculation on engine configuration. Ensuring the S1 lives up to its S badging it’s expected the new 1.6T will pack a 160kW+ punch. That’s around 220bhp in the old money.
Also quoted, from an earlier Audi press release, “an electronically controlled, hydraulically actuated multi-plate clutch located in front of the rear axle for an optimized distribution of weight.”
If Audi can nail the suspension tuning and offer up a well sorted hot hatch they might have a winner on their hands. At the very least the MINI John Cooper Works will have a fierce rival in the premium hatch segment. Perhaps BMW may see if they can squeeze their own All4 all-wheel drive technology into the MINI hardtop as well. Happy times!
[Source: World Car Fans]
11 replies on “Audi S1 to be powered by new 1.6 litre turbo”
I don’t want to say I told you so, but I told you so. 😛
Haha, always with a finger on the pulse!
Polo R ?
Yes Trev -> http://www.ausmotive.com/2011/05/18/volkswagen-polo-r-speculation-heats-up.html
obviously the 1.4 tsi is maxed out to its full potential
Mark, there is probably that (tuners are only able to get circa 150kw on them), and there is probably consideration on cost as well.
Price, Golf R money ? it would be on par with a Golf GTI for sure
An Audi S1 would be Golf R money, at least, I reckon. High pricing is already the A1’s achilles heel in our market.
Golf R money is ok as long as it’s Golf R performance! Not everyone need a bigger car afterall.
I do believe i called it when I said there will be a 1.6l turbo YAY for me 😛
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