2013 Audi S3 live in Paris

The 2013 Audi S3 three-door hatchback has officially unveiled at the Paris Auto Show. The new Audi S3 will go on sale across Europe early next year, while base price of €38,90 in its home country of Germany.

Looking rather conservative, the 2013 Audi S3 is distinguished by modified bumpers; an air diffuser that is flanked by four chrome exhaust tips; a model-specific grille and 18-inch alloy wheels.

Inside, the styling features S-specific brings a flat-bottom sports steering wheel, alloy pedals, sport seats, matte aluminum trim, a black 3D look and S logos used throughout the cabin.

The new 2013 Audi S3 is powered by a 2.0-liter TFSI turbo four-cylinder, variable valve timing and an integrated exhaust manifold. The engine produces 296 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque to all four wheels via Audi 's famed quattro system. Backed up by an S tronic transmission, can acceleration 0 to 62 mph in 5.1 seconds and has an electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

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