I am an on and off Audi fan, but this has to be my favorite one since the last gen S8.

http://www.marshalltaylor.ca/BT_TechStuff/...3_Brochure.html

http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/AudiA3/index.htm

http://www.familycar.com/RoadTests/AudiA3/Photos.htm

Specifications

Engine Type 2.0 liter Double Overhead Cam 16 valve turbocharged inline 4 cylinder Engine with turbocharger
Horsepower 200 @ 5,100 RPM
Torque 207 @ 1,800 RPM
Fuel Recommended Premium Unleaded.

Transmission (std.)
Transmission (opt.) 6 Speed manual transmission
Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) automatic transmission with steering wheel control paddles
Drive Type Front Wheel Drive
Tires P225/45YR17 all season tires
Overall Length 168.7"

Wheelbase 101.5 "

Width 77.1" (incl. mirrors)

Turning Diameter 35.1 ft Curb to Curb

Curb Weight 3,263 lbs.
Fuel Tank 14.5 Gals
Miles Per Gallon 23 mpg city, 30 mpg highway
Acceleration 0 to 60 6.7 Seconds
Base Sticker Price $27,350 + $720 destination charge

Standard Equipment Audi A3 2.0T (Partial List)

2.0 liter Turbocharged 4 cylinder engine with variable valve timing
6-speed manual transmission
Alloy rims
4-wheel ABS
Traction control
Stability control
Dual front side-mounted airbags
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Manual height adjustable front seats
Automatic climate control air conditioning
4 one-touch power windows
AM/FM cassette in-dash CD player stereo w. 10 speakers

Major Available Options

Automatic Transmission
DVD Navigation system
BOSE Premium Sound System
Leather Seats
Power Driver Seat
Open Sky Glass Sunroof
Xenon Headlights
Sport Suspension Package
Rear Side Airbags
XM Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio
6-Disc CD Changer

 

I like all new RS4 more.



4.2L V8 418 hp

 

Smokin ride man. Checked out a manual trans base model with the sky roof. It came in at $26,500. Great price and loads of kit.

 

I really like the A3.

 

Very impressive. Audi is really doing well

 

I like the RS also, but not for $73,000. That is the price of this car when it comes out. Just think, for around $90,000, you can get the V-10 powered M5. The king of sedans.

 

The A3 is also going to get a 3.2L V6 and Quattro all-wheel drive in the end of the model year.

 

Now that is going to be Awesome!
I love the new facelift on the Audi.

 

nice! i like audis! but i never could figure out the commercial for the a3

 

Yeah, it does cost way too much.

 

I saw an A3 wagon this afternoon...they are nice lookin. I first got a glimpse of them back in 97 i think wen i got to meet some VW and Audi test guys in Dillon. CO. So cool. I got to see a New beetle test car up close. the guys were so nice!

 

Anything with the combination of AUDI + V8 = $$$$$$

Their least expensive V8 powered vehicle is like $50,000. While the RS6 looks magical, the high is quickly silenced by that pricetag.

 

True, but Audi is not average-working man car, Audi is luxury car that is in the same class with BMW and maybe even Mercedes. I like Audi more than BMW (Mercedes is still #1 luxury on my list), but for some unknown reason I wouldn't spend that much money on one. I would rather get Lincoln, Cadillac or Mercedes.