Audi's new RS 3 enters the hot hatch arena with 362bhp
17 Dec 2014|2,185 views
The all new 362bhp Audi RS 3 Sportback. The DNA for the world's most powerful series production premium compact hatchback comes courtesy of the A3 hatchback - the 2014 World Car of the Year - and the latest evolution of the evocative 2.5-litre five-cylinder TFSI - the International Engine of the Year in the 2.0 to 2.5-litre category.
Helped by advances in construction processes and material use made as part of the Audi ultra efficiency programme, the successor to the original RS 3 Sportback weighs in 55kg lighter, tipping the scales at 1,520kg despite additional equipment and safety features. As such, it does the century sprint in just 4.3 seconds, and continues to an electronically governed 250km/h top speed, which, for drivers with regular Autobahn access, can be increased on request to 280km/h.
For those who love the distinctive soundtrack of the five-cylinder engine, the volume from the exhaust can be controlled via Audi drive select adaptive dynamics system, which is standard. An even louder RS exhaust system can be also fitted at extra cost for those who wish to have an even richer-sounding experience.
The latest edition of the classic 'engine increased power and torque goes hand in hand with improved efficiency' is confirmed by the RS 3 Sportback's compliance with the latest EU6 emissions regulations and its official consumption figure of 14.8km/L.
A seven-speed S tronic transmission, which has been reworked to offer even faster shifts, directs the power to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system.
Depending on driving style and the coefficient of friction, quattro can send between 50 and 100 percent of the available torque to the rear axle. When Audi drive select is in dynamic mode and the ESC (Electronic Stabilisation Control) system is in its sport setting, power is transferred to the rear sooner and in greater amounts for even greater agility and more direct turn-in. In this mode, the driver can even perform controlled drifts on low-friction road surfaces.
The Audi magnetic ride adaptive damper system with its magnetorheological fluid-filled dampers that can be influenced by an electric current is available as an option. Its operating characteristics are adjustable via Audi drive select with its comfort, auto, dynamic and individual modes.
The internally ventilated disc brakes measure 370mm in diameter at the front and 310mm at the rear and they are gripped by eight-piston fixed calipers painted black (red optional) with RS logos. Similarly sized ceramic brakes can also be fitted for those who wish to do more track work.
The all new 362bhp Audi RS 3 Sportback. The DNA for the world's most powerful series production premium compact hatchback comes courtesy of the A3 hatchback - the 2014 World Car of the Year - and the latest evolution of the evocative 2.5-litre five-cylinder TFSI - the International Engine of the Year in the 2.0 to 2.5-litre category.
Helped by advances in construction processes and material use made as part of the Audi ultra efficiency programme, the successor to the original RS 3 Sportback weighs in 55kg lighter, tipping the scales at 1,520kg despite additional equipment and safety features. As such, it does the century sprint in just 4.3 seconds, and continues to an electronically governed 250km/h top speed, which, for drivers with regular Autobahn access, can be increased on request to 280km/h.
For those who love the distinctive soundtrack of the five-cylinder engine, the volume from the exhaust can be controlled via Audi drive select adaptive dynamics system, which is standard. An even louder RS exhaust system can be also fitted at extra cost for those who wish to have an even richer-sounding experience.
The latest edition of the classic 'engine increased power and torque goes hand in hand with improved efficiency' is confirmed by the RS 3 Sportback's compliance with the latest EU6 emissions regulations and its official consumption figure of 14.8km/L.
A seven-speed S tronic transmission, which has been reworked to offer even faster shifts, directs the power to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system.
Depending on driving style and the coefficient of friction, quattro can send between 50 and 100 percent of the available torque to the rear axle. When Audi drive select is in dynamic mode and the ESC (Electronic Stabilisation Control) system is in its sport setting, power is transferred to the rear sooner and in greater amounts for even greater agility and more direct turn-in. In this mode, the driver can even perform controlled drifts on low-friction road surfaces.
The Audi magnetic ride adaptive damper system with its magnetorheological fluid-filled dampers that can be influenced by an electric current is available as an option. Its operating characteristics are adjustable via Audi drive select with its comfort, auto, dynamic and individual modes.
The internally ventilated disc brakes measure 370mm in diameter at the front and 310mm at the rear and they are gripped by eight-piston fixed calipers painted black (red optional) with RS logos. Similarly sized ceramic brakes can also be fitted for those who wish to do more track work.
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