A terrific name makes a recovery: Audi is presenting the s 1 and the s 1 Sportback, the newest main versions in the streamlined A1 version line. The s 1 Sportback and the Audi s 1 establish the standard in their own type for dynamic operation.

In the eighties an Audi s 1 garnered a renowned standing - it was the automobile that could begin to see the tradename reign the Globe Rally Championship in its day. Now the abbreviation is coming-back - but this time as a-road-going edition: the Audi s 1 and the s 1 Sportback represent the newest main versions in the streamlined A1 product line, including an entry level variation to the Audi S design portfolio.

"The Audi s 1 offers all of the merits of a sports-car, superb functionality, direct treatment and long-term quattro drive that sets the capability to the trail in an outstanding manner," states Prof. Dr. Hackenberg, Audi Board Member for Specialized Development, including: "The quattro push includes a substantial following of supporters, which will be certain to become even bigger thanks to the offer in this section."

A high performance four-cylinder device offers the drive. The very best rate is 250 km/h (155.34 miles per hour).

Like all Audi S versions, the s 1 Sportback and the s 1 additionally come with quattro permanent all-wheel-drive onboard. Its specially tuned management applications boasts a decidedly dynamic set up. The digital differential lock with all the finetuned wheel-particular torque handle is a purpose of the Digital Stabilization Handle (ESC). It includes 2-phase deactivation and nutritional supplement the function of the multi-plate clutch with added delicately metered braking intervention to the inner wheels - the interaction of both systems creates steady, accurate and incredibly agile management.

The suspensor in both compact sport versions is widely revamped. The electro mechanical power steering has been invented. Changed pivot bearings to the leading axle when turning improve spontaneousness. In the back a four-hyperlink layout replaces the compound hyperlink back suspension used in the A1 versions. The set up is business and sporty; the Audi drive pick dynamic handling system has a array of options to alter the result of the motor, automatic air conditioner along with the also typical varying shock absorbers.

Reddish brake calipers with s 1 symbol could be purchased as an alternative.

The s 1 Sportback and the Audi s 1 are immediately identifiable as the main versions in the A1 version line. Their xenon plus headlights are-new while the LED rear lights include new, horizontally organized images. A plethora of details - the exhaust method along with especially in the front and back fender, the medial side sills - boast more hitting styling. Four new exterior colours supplement the accessible paint finishes. The elective quattro outside styling bundle hones the appearance farther, courtesy of characteristics for instance a substantial roof spoiler.

The inner part of both streamlined sport versions is finished in dark tints; black reigns, including on-the-air port sleeves. The instruments function S-unique dark-grey scales; the pedal caps are created out of brushed metal. Instead to the conventional sport seats, Audi matches the S activity seats with integral head restraints. The quattro inside styling bundle might be chosen as a choice to include eye-catching colour emphases.

The substantial conventional gear could be supplemented with elective high end characteristics including the convenience important, the MMI navigation plus with foldout color screen or the Bose surround-sound system. The Audi link module including carphone offers a link with the Net, enabling passengers to gain access to the Web and send emails on their cellular devices using a Wi Fi hotspot, while the motorist have in-automobile accessibility to tailor made services from Audi link.

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