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 MPG 30
Touring MPG 39
The Autocar wet circuit is a totally different track to the dry one.
It also claims that magnetorheological dampers are fitted to the S1.
Doesn't really mater as audi have been told to stop test drives and customer deliveries at the moment
Better from Evo
Four stars
+ Quick, compliant, engaging chassis
- Lifeless steering
In some respects the OPPOSITE of Autocar
Ive heard that Audi have suspended hand overs and test drives of all S1's due to breakdowns..
Maybe worth having a word with your dealers
Update...
1) Impacts cars delivered or built
2) Seems to only be right hand drive cars
3) Replacement clutch pipe and heat deflector to be fitted ???
4) Audi currently checking parts are available for affected cars
Cars in UK will be priority, followed by cars built to ship (these have been held and will be released) - parts will be fitted at dealership as part of PDI .
Audi desktop was updated this morning and there is a campaign out now. It does only affect RHD vehicles. All that is required is a new pipe to be fitted at master cylinder on bulkhead and a heat sheild as the wrong parts was fitted due to a logistics error. Very simple job. Parts will be availble in next few days and will be carried out at PDI.
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