semi-offical: S3 will be made

[Brett Dikeman]

So, now we know why the A3 wasn't available with the 2.0t.  Why?   
Because for the cost of a chip, you could turn your A3 2.0t quattro  
into an S3.

Yep.  They're making an "S3": http://www.auto-motor-sport.de/news/ 
auto_und_produkte/audi_s6_s_geht_los.106813.htm

Babelfish mangling...I mean...translation:

"For the time being will complete the sporty model family in the  
autumn a new S3, which AUDI confirmed now for the first time  
officially. Technical details the manufacturer gave still no official  
data. But it means in enterprise circles that the car with a loaded  
four-cylinder is to go to the start, which will carry clearly more  
than 250 HP out."

Let the confusion between the "S-line A3" and the "S3" begin!  Yes,  
I'm sure there will be new rims for the S3, and different suspension  
adjustments, and maybe an oil cooler or stronger rods (a la 225HP  
TT)...but this is pretty underwhelming, considering the difference  
between an A4 3.2L and an S4 is 70+ HP.

Meanwhile, BMW is hammering the TVs of America with "ALL SCHEDULED  
MAINTENANCE INCLUDED!" at the end of their ads...

Brett