Another day, another spate of hopped up Audi A1 photos. This time, shooters nabbed a five-door S1 Sportback prototype out for testing. Boasting the hallmark quad exhaust outlets of the Audi S models, this car is the best indication we've had so far that the automaker is considering an S1 in both three-door and five-door guises in the EU. Word has it the sporterized A1 would bow with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with between 220 and 240 horsepower. That's a tick under the wicked A1 Quattro with its 252 horsepower mill.
As you may recall, that machine was a limited production creation with a wild body kit and prominent rear spoiler. Something tells us the S1 Sportback prototype you see here is likely aimed at a wider audience. Photographers spotted it frolicking about in the snow with an S3. Check out the full gallery above for a closer look.
Audi S1 prototype enflames hot hatch speculation
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Audi S1 prototype enflames hot hatch speculation
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Re: Audi S1 prototype enflames hot hatch speculation
Please, please, please, please, please.
Looks like it's running on General Altimax Arctic tires, currently Tire Rack's highest rated winter tire.
Looks like it's running on General Altimax Arctic tires, currently Tire Rack's highest rated winter tire.
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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Good choice putting $4,000 rims on your 1990 Honda Civic. That's like Betty White going out and getting her tits done.
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Re: Audi S1 prototype enflames hot hatch speculation
a lot of this!drwrx wrote:Please, please, please, please, please.
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