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In 2020, Audi revealed the latest generation of the sports model S3 (8Y), and four years later, a redesigned edition of the C-segment car arrived on the market, the Audi S3.

Customers will still be able to choose between two versions of the body, which will be offered in combination with four new colors. It is equipped with a wider one-piece grille that is positioned lower, a redesigned front spoiler with larger air intakes and a redesigned rear spoiler. Quad titanium tailpipes, suspension with adaptive dampers, and 19-inch wheels with 235/35 tires are optional.

Inside, the dark cabin is equipped with premium materials such as leather covering the sports front seats with integrated headrests and a multifunction steering wheel, stainless steel pedals and aluminum door handles.

What many are most interested in is the powertrain. Under the bonnet is still a 2.0L four-cylinder turbo petrol engine with 333 hp (248 kW) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque. That’s more than its predecessor, which has 310 hp (231 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to all wheels (quattro) via an upgraded 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (S tronic). It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.6 seconds (0.2 seconds faster than its predecessor), with an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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For the beginning of 2023, Manhart revealed its new work, the Manhart S 400. The car is based on the Audi S3 sedan, which with its 306 hp provides exceptional performance. However, Manhart believes that the car can show much more.

The S 400 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine with 405 hp (299 kW) and 380 lb-ft (515 Nm) of torque. That’s more power than the current sporty RS3, which has 400 hp (294 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 7-speed automatic transmission. The S 400’s performance hasn’t been announced, but considering the S3 hits 60 in 4.3 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h), the tuned model will be much better.

The tuner equipped the S 400 with a new exhaust system made by the company Remus, a new set of 19-inch Concave One aluminum rims with a finish in satin black wrapped in 235/35ZR19 tires, a tuned suspension with MANHART lowering H&R springs thanks to which it is 30 millimeters lower than the S3, two twin tailpipes and carbon casing, MANHART Carbon Air Intake and remapped MANHART ECU.

The Manhart S 400 will probably meet the criteria of most Audi enthusiasts as it offers more potential than the Audi RS3.

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