At the 2010 Paris Motor Show, we were expecting Audi to unveil the Audi S1, however, all we saw was the 185-hp A1 1.4 TFSI. According to Audi, even though the Audi A1 1.4 TFSI produced an outstanding output for its size, it wasn’t badged the S1 since it didn’t carry the ‘S’ badges signature [...]
Prior to the 2010 Paris Motor Show, we were led to believe that Audi would unveil the much-anticipated S1, the high-performance version of the Audi A1. However, in Paris, all we saw was an Audi A1 with a 1.4 TFSI unit that produces 185-hp. While the 1.4 TFSI powered Audi A1 is the range-topping variant [...]
Earlier this morning Audi dropped the first details and images of the new 2011 Audi A1 1.4 TFSI, which will debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Power comes from a 1.4L direct-injected Twincharger 4-cylinder making 185-hp, making it the most powerful A1 in the lineup. So why isn’t it called the Audi S1? According [...]
As the Audi A1 slowly goes on sale across Europe, the German automaker continues work on the high-performance S1, which is expected to debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The model will go head-to-head with the likes of the Mini Cooper S. Power will come from a tuned version of Volkswagen’s 1.4L supercharged and [...]
Audi will indeed do a hot-hatch version of the new A1. Company boss Rupert Stadler has admitted that an Audi S1 is on the way and will compete with the likes of the Mini Cooper S. “Sportiness is a core value for the Audi brand and we have some clear ideas [for the A1] in [...]
Earlier this month it was reported that Volkswagen”s new R GmbH department is working on an R version of the new Polo. However, latest reports say that plans for the Volkswagen Polo R have been shelved to protect the upcoming Audi S1. Speaking at the launch of the new Polo GTI, Volkswagen’s technical chief, Dr. Ernst [...]
The 2011 Audi A1, which will make its public debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, is one of the most anticipated cars in Europe for 2010. Someone walking down the streets of Barcelona recently spotted an Audi A1 with an S-Line Sport Package hanging out on the streets – giving us another reason to [...]
According to Audi boss Rupert Stadler, Audi will milk the A1 for all its worth. The new compact Audi is designed to be turned into four individual models in a move the Stadler predicts will add at least 100,000 additional sales to its books annually. The first model is the three-door hatchback we saw last [...]
Many are looking forward to the launch of the Audi A1 scheduled for March at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. However, many are excited to see what the S version of the A1 will offer. According to a report by AutoCar, Audi is working on an S1 hatchback, which will take on the likes of [...]
After bringing the Audi A1 to the market later this year, Audi will offer a high-performance S1 version of the hatchback that will compete with the likes of the MINI John Cooper Works and the upcoming Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA. Power will come from a 1.4L TFSI supercharged and turbocharged engine making a total of [...]
