In a break from tradition, the flagship performance version of the A1 supermini will simply be referred to as the A1 1.4 TFSI S line, with the S1 name being reserved for a faster four-wheel drive model.
No prizes for guessing that it's powered by the Volkswagen Group's existing 1.4-litre TFSI engine, but this time it's tweaked to deliver 185hp and 250Nm of torque.
In a lightweight hatch like the A1, that means 0-100km/h in a swift 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 227km/h. Running costs will be reasonable too at 7.1 litres/100km and 139g/km of CO2.
Power will be channelled though Audi's seven-speed S tronic gearbox and the company is promising plenty of upmarket extras. LED interior and exterior lighting, a 465-Watt Bose sound system and a panoramic sunroof will make up just some of the lengthy options list.
Prices and on sale dates have yet to be confirmed, but the A1 1.4 TFSI S line should be in showrooms towards the start of 2011.