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    There is a blue one in Cambridge if you want to see one, Audi near the hospital.
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    Better from Evo Four stars + Quick, compliant, engaging chassis - Lifeless steering In some respects the OPPOSITE of Autocar
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    The Autocar wet circuit is a totally different track to the dry one. It also claims that magnetorheological dampers are fitted to the S1.
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    Summary 0 - 60 5.9 (slower than spec!) 0 - 100 14.4 Weighed 1365 (better than spec) Dry circuit 1.17.3 versus Mini JCW GP 1.16.8 Wet circuit (4WD will not save you in the wet, at the limit) 16.8 versus Mini 1.22.7 Dynamic mode (ACC) not suitable for UK roads (test car had 18") Average...
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    Autocar 28th May will be testing the S1, hopefully its their full test with 100s of fact and figures.
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    This page claims; This version of the 2.0 litre TFSI engine features uprated aluminium pistons, higher-strength connecting rods, a reinforced crankcase and an aluminum-silicon alloy cylinder head. The turbochargers run at 1.4 bar of pressure. 2015 Audi S1 Review
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    Thanks for the comments. Another question, is the engine based on the latest S3/R/Cupra unit? With a small "detune", torque is down 10Nm, power down 70PS. Or a remapped unit from the MK7 GTI?
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    Would you say they are in the same position as a normal manual A1/Polo? (which I think is fine)
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    Hi everyone, I am new here. I have one question for anyone that has actually been in a UK spec car. What are the pedal positions like? In the early reviews of LHD drive cars, reviewer commented on the "poor" positioning, possibly offset. Thanks