The covers have been lifted off the first-ever Audi S3 Cabriolet ahead of its official reveal at the Geneva Motor Show early next month.

Turbocharged power

The S3 Cabriolet adopts the same 4-cylinder 2.0-litre TSFI turbocharged engine setup as the three-door S3, five-door S3 Sportback and S3 Sedan. The engine pumps out 221 kW of power with 380 Nm of torque. All this is through a six-speed S tronic gearbox which allows the cabrio to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds on its way to an electronically-capped top speed of 250 km/h.

Lightweight construction

The open-top four-seater has a soft top with an electro-hydraulic drive. Magnesium, aluminium and high-strength steel keep its weight low while an insulating foam layer in the roof reduces the noise level in the interior.

The top, which is available in three colours, opens or closes in 18 seconds, even while driving at speeds up to 50km/h.

The sporty figure stands at 4.43 metres long, has a wheelbase of 2.60 metres, and is 1.79 metres wide and 1.39 metres tall. It is further distinguished by the deeper bumpers aluminium-like mirror housings, a chromed windscreen surround and 18-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 225/40 R18 tyres and can be optionally configured with 19-inch rims.

A single-frame grillesurroundedby chrome features platinum grey inserts, while the air intakes are framed and filled with double ribs and honeycomb inserts. S3 badges adorn the front and rear of the car, while 12 different exterior colours are available.

At the front axle there are 340mm brake discs with black callipers that can receive a red finish at extra cost.

Interior features

On the inside, the S3 gets a full black theme and a mix of Pearl Nappa leather and fabric, while the dashboard and gauges are finished in matt brushed aluminium. There’s also a three-dimensional S3 badge included in the tachometer along with a boost gauge to monitor the turbocharger, a leather multifunction sport steering wheel with S3 emblem and aluminium door sills bearing S3 logos.

Other surfaces are furnished in leather and the S sport seats with built-in head restraints and shoulder panels feature diamond stitching.

Audi S3 Cabriolet gallery