Whereas both petrol models
receive ventilated discs all - round, the diesel makes do with a ventailied pair up front and solid items at the rear, measuring 320 mm and 315 mm respectively.
Not exact matches
The standard tyre size was 175/60 R14, and where the S1 Rallye had used rear drums, the S2
received 254 mm
ventilated discs up front and solid 254 mm
discs at the rear.
For a # 980 premium, buyers will
receive the extra power as well as a limited - slip differential and larger
ventilated front and rear brake
discs: 340 mm front and 310 mm rear (up from 312 mm and 300 mm respectively).
Like all S models, the Audi S3 also
receives larger brakes (13.4 inches in front, 12.2 rear; unlike other A3s, the rear
discs are
ventilated, as are the fronts) and sportier suspension tuning.