A3/S3/RS3 Audi RS3 (Spy pics & info)


The Audi A3 is a small family car (C-segment) manufactured and marketed by Audi AG since September 1996. The first two generations of the Audi A3 were based on the Volkswagen Group A platform, while the third and fourth generations use the Volkswagen Group MQB platform.
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Audi Rs3 turbocharged 3.2-litre v6 : 350 hp : 2006 The Audi RS3 will take the hot hatch brigade by storm and it is expected that this super car will have a power output of about 260kW.
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At the heart of the 2006 RS3 will be a modified version of the current A3 range topper's 3.2-litre V6 engine. This unit will be turbocharged and will also feature FSI direct-injection technology and torque will be about 450Nm.

The RS3 will get a six-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifts and will also have electrically assisted power steering. It will also feature upgraded brakes similar to that of the RS4.

Of course Audi's famous quattro four-wheel drive system will also be standard on the RS3.

The car's exterior will reflect its sporty nature. Like the new A6 and A8 W12 the RS3 will get the new Audi single frame grille which will dominate the nose design. A deep spoiler with large air intakes will finish of the muscular front-end.

Other sporty touches include wide side sills, heavily flared wheelarches and a tailgate spoiler.

Audi will also launch the RS3 in Sportback guise.

Its a little bit old this article, but you have any more info post it please

Cartype : Audi RS3
 
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vroom_vroom said:
I'm not too sure if this has been posted(if repost please delete)

Audi Rs3 turbocharged 3.2-litre v6 : 350 hp : 2006 The Audi RS3 will take the hot hatch brigade by storm and it is expected that this super car will have a power output of about 260kW. Audi insiders say that there will also be a less powerful S3 model.


At the heart of the 2006 RS3 will be a modified version of the current A3 range topper's 3.2-litre V6 engine. This unit will be turbocharged and will also feature FSI direct-injection technology and torque will be about 450Nm.

The RS3 will get a six-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifts and will also have electrically assisted power steering. It will also feature upgraded brakes similar to that of the RS4.

Of course Audi's famous quattro four-wheel drive system will also be standard on the RS3.

The car's exterior will reflect its sporty nature. Like the new A6 and A8 W12 the RS3 will get the new Audi single frame grille which will dominate the nose design. A deep spoiler with large air intakes will finish of the muscular front-end.

Other sporty touches include wide side sills, heavily flared wheelarches and a tailgate spoiler.

Audi will also launch the RS3 in Sportback guise. The Audi A3 Sportback, which is a estate car, will be introduced later this year.

Early next year Audi will introduce an S3 model which will rival cars such as the Alfa 147 GTA. It will get a naturally aspirated version of the 3.2-litre V6 engine with a power output of about 210kW.

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we are in 2007 now and there is already a S3 so that tells us that everything written above is out of date and not accurate!
 
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Poverty said:
we are in 2007 now and there is already a S3 so that tells us that everything written above is out of date and not accurate!
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i know i just found the article, that why it might be a little bit old sorry, I will edit the passage so its up to date
 
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Iceman are you hinting that the RS3 might actually arrive at one point?
 
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Poverty said:
Iceman are you hinting that the RS3 might actually arrive at one point?
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I don't think so, an RS3 will be to expensive for it's territory of hot hatches.
But you never know what the future will bring.

Hans.
 
Audi RS3 Mule First Spy Photos at Nürburgring

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090331.020/largemini2/audi-rs3-mule-first-spy-photos-at-nrburgring
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090331.020/largemini3/audi-rs3-mule-first-spy-photos-at-nrburgring
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090331.020/largemini4/audi-rs3-mule-first-spy-photos-at-nrburgring
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090331.020/largemini5/audi-rs3-mule-first-spy-photos-at-nrburgring

Where others are trying to climb up the premium ladder, Audi is moving downscale and presenting potential customers with performance options at the foot of the hill. Globally more and more people are buying down as a reaction to the recession. Therefore smaller cars with good performance are now quite desirable. A case in point will be this Audi RS3 mule which has been spied testing at the Nurburgring for the first time. The quick Sportback has different air intakes and a new engine.
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I'm unsure about this. Why would Audi introduce an RS3 now. The life cycle of the A3 car has been stretched as it is and will be replaced late next year with a brand new A3 with additional body styles. The car will grow slightly in size also. The A3 Cab has a 4 year life cycle so why introduce an RS3 for the 3 body styles with so little time to capatalise from it.

Who knows it might be a response as suggested to new market conditions, spreading the cost of developing the TT-RS engine and also making a new customer base for future proper (not an after thought) RS3
 
Somehow a hatchback RS-model doesn't feel right. The A3 should have a coupe version which the RS3 would then be based on.

PS. Same case with the 1er, I can't see a 3/5-door M-version but the coupe would be fit for an M-version.
 
meh, the problem with BMW is that they will keep giving us half arsed excuses for not making the M1 because it clashes with the nomenclature of the M1 supercar..........but as soon as it seems to be a profitable idea, we'll see one in a flash.
 

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