A3/S3/RS3 The new Audi RS 3: unmatched sportiness suitable for everyday use

From 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, up to 290 km/h top speed, RS Torque Splitter, semi slicks, and specific RS driving modes – the new Audi RS 3 offers driving dynamics of the highest caliber and the best numbers in its segment. Equipped with a 294 kW (400 PS) five-cylinder, the high-performance engine delivers rapid acceleration with a highly intoxicating sound. The power unit now delivers 500 Nm of torque and responds even faster. Visually, the RS 3 demonstrates its sporty DNA with a widened body, RS sports exhaust system, and cockpit displays like those found in race cars.

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[Merc1]

This is one little aggressive little car:

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[JHF]

So sexy!

 

[Merc1]

Audi has been peeking over into the Lamborghini design studio's cubicle.


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[JHF]

The interior looks nice.

 

[as7920]

Looks really good and finally the RS3 gets a great wheel design.

 

[Rolf]

The RS3 saloon looks damn hot. I like the interior with green inserts on dash and seats and a nice chunky small wheel.

 

[Zipse]

I love the side profil of the sedan.

 

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[Levi68]

RS3: 0-60mph in 3.63 sec, 1/4 mile in 11.98 sec

This car is a sleeper. Nice.

 

[Centurion]

One of the best Jack of all trades cars! The new diff and rear end bias should do wonders for driver engagement.

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

One of the best Jack of all trades cars! The new diff and rear end bias should do wonders for driver engagement.

This system is not rear end biased. It's still FWD with add on rear drive. It is not permanent, the rear wheels are added only when the power is too big for the front tires and due to the lack of rear diff (it has two clutch packs instead one per rear tire, that engage and disengage the left or tbe right tire separately) it is activated very seldom (a lot of mechanical losses and wear).

 

[Levi68]

This system is not rear end biased. It's still FWD with add on rear drive. It is not permanent, the rear wheels are added only when the power is too big for the front tires and due to the lack of rear diff (it has two clutch packs instead one per rear tire, that engage and disengage the left or tbe right tire separately) it is activated very seldom (a lot of mechanical losses and wear).

Like every FWD-based AWD except Subaru. What is your point?

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

Like every FWD-based AWD except Subaru. What is your point?

No it's not. The others have rear diff and this system doesn't (the same system is also in the old Focus RS, A AMG 45 and Golf R). With this system when a rear wheel is driven there is always a skid, because it can not compensate for the different radius of the tires path in a turn. There is excesive wear and stress to the rear tires. But it is good for drifting.