Sitting on a set of dramatic 19-inch alloy wheels, the car exudes an aggressive stance aided by subtle styling changes, especially in the rear where the visibly new exhaust system enhances the sound of its turbocharged four cylinder powerplant.

Handling has been personally optimised by in-house DTM race driver Christian Abt to reflect the perfect set-up required by a powerful compact sports car such as this.

The Abt S3 is a pocket rocket that may not help you get through traffic quicker, but it will definately gain you a little more respect on the track.