Its Avant bodied sister and the S2 Coupe, which appeared two years later, are basically more modern versions of the concept which transformed the face of motoring and motorsport with all the launch of the now celebrated UrQ in 1981.

Not one of the S2 versions were officially imported to The United States.
Better-equipped, quicker and much more polished than the UrQ, the S2 was the successor to Audi's main sports car that regrettably ended production in 1991. The S2 is well on the approach to reaching similar classic status because the UrQ. Definitely the S2 does not hold exactly the same celebrated appearances because the UrQ, which some would assert look dated today. Nor does this reveal immediate association with world rally mastery the UrQ rightly claims, but it's both dependable and a powerful package however.
The S2 has certainly showed it is capabilities as a useful, comfy, all-weather, everyday driver with all the form of 'no sweat' functionality that may produce stunning roadholding and speedup on-demand. All of this, in a package that may run for much more than 200, 000 miles before serious mechanical operation is needed, make the S2 a really unique vehicle in all three of it is body designs.
The 'S' badging was first employed by Audi over a few shortened wheelbase "S1" quattro homologation specials towards the end-of the halcyon days of Group B rally cars.Another car to obtain the 'S' remedy by Audi was the S2 and the rest is history...

Early S2

The S2 was started within britain in the British motor show within the Fall of 1990. The initial S2 Coupes hit the trail in early 1991 in the United Kingdom but maybe before on mainland Europe. The creation attitude of Audi with the S2 was dissimilar to that of the Urquattro which had a critical handbuilt contribution within the factory on its special line and it is own dedicated chassis designation (85).
To be able to maintain production costs down, the S2 was handled in substantially the same manner as another generation Coupe which were in production for a couple of years. The choice was made that the S2 would have not one of the arches that place the Ur quite physically aside from its normally aspirated siblings.
These first-generation S2s were all within the Coupe format and were designed with the 3B motor creating 220bhp (161kW). This is actually the exact same engine which was suited to the 200 Turbo quattro (200TQ) offered in Europe and The United States around the exact same time. Early S2 had 5 spoke alloy wheels and a 5 speed gearbox. The S2 was designed with double catalysers immediately of creation, in advance of compulsory UK & EU laws.

The very first-generation S2 Coupes (S2C) were designed with the Bosch Servotronic steering system which includes variable power assistance related to road speed. Some motorists get the steering feel to be exceedingly light at speed with significantly less than desirable suggestions. Several owners of servotronic equipped vehicles have handicapped the device by disconnecting the electrical cable in the servotronic control module.
Inside products was centered across the quattro sport Jacquard satin fabric or leather seating surfaces. Alternatives for wood and carbon-fibre trim were on all-but the first S2 Coupes which had a perforated leatherette trim. Other amazing alternatives were electrically controlled a bag, rear window ports plus a roof which powers a fan when parked on a warm day to reduce cabin temperatures.

Every S2 was designed with the Autocheck driver's warning system and also the conventional VAG excursion computer system. One regrettable omission within the driver's instrumentation section was a boost gauge for inlet manifold pressure.

A delightfully sculpted 3-spoke Audi Sport leather-clad steering-wheel, commissioned by Private, was suited to all S2s. First owners specifying a drivers air-bag needed to make do with a not as tactile 4-spoke matter. In old age, the wheel was drastically enhanced with another 3 - spoke design.

Later Revisions
The significant revisions to the next generation S2s were a six-speed gearbox, the stronger ABY engine and stiffer suspension. The facet of the PAS program was deleted in the S2 currently.

One more change for the 1993 model-year came into effect for the antilock braking system (ABS). This required the deletion of a revised ABS pc, an accelerometer and also the deletion of the change to show the ABS off.

The re-worked S2 Coupe weighed in at an amazing 105kg heavier compared to the first-generation S2. You can only summise the extra pounds came from a blend of the brand new motor and also the six-speed gearbox.

The most obvious obvious distinction within the makeover is the six-spoke 'Avus' design alloys on ABY engined vehicles. Other aesthetic differences include projector design ellipsoidal headlights which adopted in 1994. In the front fender rather than the standard orange lenses Clear indicator lenses are also sported by s2s manufactured from the 1994 model year.

Much is composed (someplace) about the six-speed gearbox fitted to the later S2s. On 1st gear because they were vulnerable to failure a factory recall was made on vehicles using the first six-speed bins. A heavier responsibility form replaced the first tranny and can provide several years of dependable service. Further changes to the 6-speed gear box were designed to ease the additional torque supplied by the particular RS2 - A Porsche tuned variant of the S2 Avant assembled in rather small numbers.
So what's the difference between the 3B engine and the ABY engine? Properly the ABY has 10bhp more in the flywheel and has an 'overboost' attribute inside is motor management system which gives more torque under specific load and acceleration problems.
Wazzat mean? No observable HT leads in the ABY... The ABY utilises an even more complex Bosch Motronic ECU compared to the 3B engine

The Avant!

In 1994, a Porsche designed derivative of the S2 Avant was made in the shape of the amazing RS2 with an eyepopping 315bhp (232kW) along with much beefier brakes and stronger transmission. This is the greatest factory development of the 5-cylinder turbo format.

The RS2 running gear has been dropped by other more serious spanner specialists into an Audi 90 saloon and an Audi Cabriolet.
With just 306 units made between 1993 and 1995, the S2 Saloon is certainly the S2 of all. Probably the rarest 'S-Auto' of because the S1 by my reckoning.

Evidently, the S2 saloon was never officially imported to the United Kingdom, however it was available in these extremely small numbers in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and mainland Europe.
Have a great look since the S2 Saloon is exceptionally uncommon, should you actually see one in the flesh.