Audi S1

New Audi S1 is not on the cards, hints Ingolstadt exec…

Audi’s head of communications has dropped a pretty hefty hint that we won’t see a second-generation S1, revealing that it’s “getting more and more difficult” to build such vehicles.Speaking to CarAdvice, Peter Oberndorfer suggested a hot hatch based on the new-generation A1 Sportback was unlikely ...

Why Audi SA scrapped 21 derivatives (including the base R8)

Audi South Africa has applied what it describes as an "engine rationalisation" to its local range, quietly removing as many as 21 derivatives from its line-up.We reached out to the local arm of the Ingolstadt-based automaker, which confirmed that it had earlier this year discontinued a number of variants, ...

11 crazy car mashups! CarWow creates monsters...

A British-based online dealership called CarWow has taken a handful of cars and merged them together, to form some rather interesting creations. A lot of the resulting cars that you see below are appealing, but some are downright horrific.Aston Martin DB11 and Land Rover DefenderThis particular design ...

Audi S1 gets a performance boost

It's pretty certain now that we will never see an Audi RS1 in this generation but a German based tuning company has taken it upon themselves to boost the little S1 into RS-like territory. This is the B&B Automobiltechnik S1 and it's been enhanced to match the likes of its bigger brother, the Audi ...

VIDEO: Audi S1 track test

We head to Killarney Raceway to track test Audi's compact hot hatch, the new S1. CAR's track tester Deon Joubert sets a flying lap and shares his thoughts with Steve Smith.For more videos like this, simply follow this link.

Audi S1 pricing released

Audi South Africa has released the full details and pricing of the new S1 and S1 Sportback. Just to recap. Both cars are powered by a 2,0-litre, TFSI engine developing 170 kW and 370 N.m. That is more than the current Golf GTI (track test here)!The dash to 100 km/h is dealt with in 5,8 seconds (5,9 for ...

Audi A1, A1 Sportback and S1 facelift revealed [w/video]

Audi will be showing a healthy number of facelifted models at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show. The latest to join the fray is the Audi A1 and the A1 Sportback.As expected, the front bumper, grille and headlights have been updated, while new exterior colours are also available. Inside buyers will find ...

170 kW Audi S1 on sale before year-end [w/video]

It's no bigger than a Volkswagen Polo, but its 2,0-litre turbocharged FSI produces 170 kW and 370 N.m, figures which eclipse those of a Golf GTI. It comes with a snappy six-speed manual 'box only – but at least buyers can choose between three- and five-door configurations. So, if the Audi A1 1,4T ...