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 An utterly winning combination of performance, style, and utility, the Audi A3 is an absolute sensation. It begins under the sleek hood with the first engine in the world to combine turbo-charging with Direct Injection: the new 2.0 T FSI?. A direct descendant of Le Mans-winning technology, FSI injects fuel directly into the combustion chamber milliseconds before ignition, creating instantaneous combustion. The result: the A3 generates 200 horsepower with 207 pound-feet of torque that starts up early, at 1800 rpm, and holds on all the way to 5000 rpm - and, remarkably, is more fuel-efficient as well. Transmission choices include a six-speed manual or Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), another race-bred system that combines the control of a manual with uninterrupted power flow and near-instantaneous shifts. And to ensure a smooth, superior ride, the A3's suspension features newly-designed McPherson struts with triangular wishbones in front and a new dynamic four-link system in the rear. In keeping with the car's commitment to offer all the amenities of a true luxury car, the A3 features a full complement of safety features, including active front headrests. Inside, the A3 blends practicality and panache with consummate flair, with class-leading interior space and the flexibility of split-fold rear seats. In fact, the tactile quality of the interior surfaces and the car's overall fit and finish are exactly what you've come to expect from Audi: fit and finish that are simply the best in the category. Add to these details inspired in equal parts by the A8 and TT that combine sport and elegance in an entirely new way, and a host of options that include aluminum trim, the DVD-based Audi Navigation System Plus*, and the Open Sky roof system, a large-area glass roof that provides twice as much light as a conventional sliding roof.
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