Images: Audi 8L.I S3 (1999-00)
Released in November 1999, the Audi 8L Series I (8L.I) S3 was a small, three-door hatchback. Manufactured in Ingolstadt, Germany, the 8L S3 was powered by a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that was mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The S3 could accelerate from rest to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds… Read full Audi 8L S3 review
Images: Audi 8L.II S3 (2000-04)
Released in November 2000, the Audi 8L Series II (8L.II) S3 introduced a subtle facelift and revised suspension settings for improved ride quality. The Audi 8L.II S3 could be identified by its new grille, tail-lights, redesigned door mirrors and a flush-fitted tailgate handle with soft-touch action. Inside, there were new interior trims and fabrics, reshaped seats, air conditioning controls, illuminated air vents and a grain/texture pattern on the instrument panel.
