276 bhp S3?

[Bayzoo]

Was just having a look at Superchips Bluefin and in their drop down it gives 3 different 8V S3's to select from... one starting at 276 bhp, the next 296 bhp and the last 306 bhp... where did the 276 bhp one come from? I thought the newest generation started at 296 bhp and this has gotten me concerned I might have the lower bhp version! My S3 is a 2014 Sportback s-tronic.

A google search does reveal some talk about this and wondered if anyone could shed any light.

Many thanks!

 

[Jassyo06]

Guess that's for the engines in other continents mate as some variants are detuned, all 8v UK pre face lift cars have 297 bhp

 

[Bayzoo]

Gotcha thanks pal

 

[rcnacura]

US gets 292hp version.

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[PanamaS3]

Panama gets detuned S3 (ie. the lower one) due to hot climate.....but we fixed that lol

 

[Bayzoo]

Panama gets detuned S3 (ie. the lower one) due to hot climate.....but we fixed that lol

Interesting - is that because the extra heat could damage the standard tuned version?

 

[PanamaS3]

Interesting - is that because the extra heat could damage the standard tuned version?

I'm guessing the climate puts more strain on OEM intercooler etc. I noticed a big change when I put the APR intercooler in.

 

[nervus]

In Germany, the first batch of 8V S3's were 280PS, then 300PS and the latest FL is 310PS.

 

[4K]

Panama gets detuned S3 (ie. the lower one) due to hot climate.....but we fixed that lol

I like the way you roll cowboy.

 

[PanamaS3]

I like the way you roll cowboy.

lol.....many years ago I went to a huge nightclub in Texas....It was Valentines Day and I fell in love with this gorgeous tall blonde shot girl....anyway, as I was wandering around the club (quite drunk) wondering how I was going to get this girl to like me a very large man approached me, took off his cowboy hat and put it on my head and then said those exact words to me....he went off to the toilet and I ran for the door....and on my way I gave the girl his hat. I think I dodged a bullet lol

 

[4K]

lol.....many years ago I went to a huge nightclub in Texas....It was Valentines Day and I fell in love with this gorgeous tall blonde shot girl....anyway, as I was wandering around the club (quite drunk) wondering how I was going to get this girl to like me a very large man approached me, took off his cowboy hat and put it on my head and then said those exact words to me....he went off to the toilet and I ran for the door....and on my way I gave the girl his hat. I think I dodged a bullet lol

Oh how long it's been since we last saw each other!!!