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Old 06-21-2012, 02:19 PM
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That language is now gone and has been replaced by:

Stay tuned for future launch announcements
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Old 06-22-2012, 12:07 AM
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That language is now gone and has been replaced by:
Yeah - I forgot to update the thread.

Bummer fo sho - but my timeline hasn't changed, so I'm not worried.
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Nothing we didn't already know

I am in Lurve with the seats in the Sline!
Here's hoping they announce some news on the S3

http://www.audizine.com/news/news.php?nid=268&npid=333

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...aris-auto-show
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Default The new Audi S3
https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/p...tlichkeit.html

  • New 2.0 TFSI with turbocharging and gasoline direct injection
  • Ample power and minimal consumption: 221 kW (300 hp) and 380 Nm (280.27 lb-ft) torque, but just 6.9 liters per 100 km (34.09 US mpg)
  • From zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.1 seconds
  • 221 kW (300 hp) of power and 380 Nm (280.27 lb-ft) of torque – the third-generation Audi S3 raises the bar once again. Scheduled to launch in early 2013, the lightweight premium compact model combines its dynamic performance with groundbreaking efficiency and comes packed with all the high-tech Audi has to offer in every field of technology.
This press release is for Europa.
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The S3's engine is direct and indirect injection. No mentioning of torque vectoring, via XDS (electronic) or ATD (mechanical). It is a must have since VWs and Fords already has those in their transverse engine cars.
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The S3's engine is direct and indirect injection.
Both direct and port injection on the grounds of "improved efficiency"...yea right!

More like tacit admission that they haven't found a solution to the GDI engine inlet coking problems. Wonder how many other GDI engine manufacturers will be hot on Audi's heels with this hybrid injection system on "efficiency" grounds.

Sounds like a lot of extra complication and even more stuff to go expensively wrong though. I still feel that GDI still has a looooong way to go development wise.
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Both direct and port injection on the grounds of "improved efficiency"...yea right!

More like tacit admission that they haven't found a solution to the GDI engine inlet coking problems. Wonder how many other GDI engine manufacturers will be hot on Audi's heels with this hybrid injection system on "efficiency" grounds.

Sounds like a lot of extra complication and even more stuff to go expensively wrong though. I still feel that GDI still has a looooong way to go development wise.
I remember seeing a commercial or reading something about another car mftr using both to help with 'efficiency' as well recently. Of course it's to help keep down the gunking up of the innards... ugh. Can't remember who it was - Kia or Toyota - maybe Lexus?
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Default I'm hoping we get the S3 Sedan...
http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows..._2013_audi_s3/

Sadly, the Audi S3 will once again not make it to our shores. We can hope that maybe Audi will grace us with an S variant of the upcoming A3 sedan, but until then we'll have to pine from across the pond.
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Couldnt wait any longer for a RS3 type. Took delivery of an S4 two weeks ago. Still ,it would be awesome to see such a little car with so much power.
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Default US to get the 2014 sportback?
http://blog.caranddriver.com/the-nex...yles-well-get/

Seems like every month we hear a different story. I'll believe it when Audi formally announces it...
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