In 2005, the "S line" trim level, with new sporty decorative elements, became available in certain models, and the 3-door received the same frontend as the Sportback. For the first time, the A3 became available in the North American market, exclusively with the Sportback body, with the base 2.0 straight-4 TFSI introduced in 2005 as a 2006 model, and the 3.2 VR6 quattro following in 2006. [edit] 2008 revisions In 2008, Audi introduced a number of changes to the A3 and S3. These include revised nose and tail styling, with a modified grille and the new "trademark" daytime running lights, common rail 2.0 TDI engines, 7-speed S tronic dual clutch transmission availability for the smaller non-U.S. engines, and optional "magnetic ride" adaptive shock absorbers. In addition, the range now includes an S3 Sportback model. In August 2006, Audi announced the arrival of the S3. The 2.0 TFSI engine was rated 265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp), and is available with standard quattro and a 6-speed manual transmission. It is to accelerate from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.7 seconds. The springs and dampers were tuned for a harder setting, and ride height lowered by 25 mm (1 in). 225/40 ZR18 tyres are standard. The A3 2.0 TDI clean diesel is a version of Audi A3 2.0 TDI for North American market, making it is the second Audi TDI vehicle sold in North America, following the Audi Q7 TDI in 2008. It is a FWD vehicle with S tronic transmission with Hill-hold assist, Sirius satellite radio, Leather seats and steering wheel, Auxiliary audio input, Dual-zone climate control, 17 in (431.8 mm) alloy wheels. The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 North American International Auto Show. US model would begin sale in first quarter of 2010 as a 2010 model year vehicle. In 2009 the motoring press reported that Audi are developing a high-performance RS variant of the A3. The RS3 is purported to offer 340 PS (250 kW; 335 bhp) from its turbocharged 5 cylinder engine, as seen in the Audi TT RS, and feature Audi's quattro four-wheel drive system.[4]

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