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Audi S3
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| Yet another peformance car built on the Golf platform will be available from early 2007 in the shape of the incredible Audi S3. | |
| Audi's new S3 features the same 2.0 litre FSI petrol engine as the latest Golf GTi, but it has been significanlty tweaked to increase bhp from 197 in the Golf to 256 in the Audi. | | | The S3 will have a permanent four wheel drive system and all the other performance features you would expect; lowered suspension, 6-speed gearbox, larger wheels, larger brakes etc. Performance is claimed to include a 0-60 time well under 6 seconds, and an electronically limited top speed of 155mph which should be more than enough for most users. | | | The new car sounds fantastic, and you might expect that it's going to be a great alternative to its sibling, the Golf GTI, however the only down side is that the Audi will cost close to ?0,000 wheras even the most expensive Golf would set you back around twenty thousand. | |
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Other Information
| A new Mini Cooper S will be seen by the public for the first time at the Paris Motor show in September 2006. | |
| Ford's new Ka is due to arrive in the UK in 2008, and early indications are that it will be a popular new release. | |
| Toyota are said to be developing mind reading devices for inclusion in future models of their cars, and these will be used to adapt your car's settings according to how you are feeling. | | | But don't expect to your Celica, MR2, Avensis or Corolla adjusting itself to your mood any time soon. | |
| Hyundai have facelifted their popular Coupe once again, and it looks good. | | | The 'Korean Ferrari' has changed shape several times in its life and not always to the customer's liking. However, this latest revision, which will be on sale towards the end of 2006 looks great; the lines are leaner and meaner with a relatively agressive look from the front. | |
| A Californian Company (Tesla Motors) have developed a 100% electric version of the Lotus Elise with input from the Norfolk company. And before sports car enthusiasts switch off, thinking that electric cars are slow and boring, the new car is claimed to have a 0-60 time of about 4 seconds! | |
| UK Performance specialists Ralliart have released a 366bhp variant of the current Mitsubushi Lancer Evo. | |
| VW have stepped up the ante in the value for money stakes with their Blue Motion Polo; the new model is capable of over 72mpg and has a C02 rating of 103g/Km. | |
| At the Tokyo motorshow last October, Mercedes unveiled their Hygenius hybrid-electric fuel cell vehicle, and now the prototype has made its way to the UK for demonstration purposes. | |
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