Audi presented the most dynamic model of the A3 model series - the Audi RS3 sedan - at this year's Paris Motor Show. With a 395bhp five-cylinder engine, groundbreaking efficiency and an even sharper look, it is the first compact Audi sedan to bear the RS label.

The new 2.5 TFSI puts out 395bhp - 28bhp more than its predecessor. That makes it the most powerful five-cylinder engine on the world market. Its 480Nm of torque is available at engine speeds between 1,700rpm and 5,850rpm for outstanding tractive power. The compact RS model sprints from 0-100km/h in just 4.1 seconds. It can attain a maximum speed of 250km/h and upon request, Audi will increase the electronically limited top speed to 280km/h.

With lightning-fast shifting, the S tronic seven-speed dual-clutch transmission transmits the power of the 2.5 TFSI to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive. Its electro-hydraulic multi-plate clutch distributes the drive torque variably between the axles. The electronic control combines superior stability with a high level of driving pleasure.

The RS3 sedan is also the top of its class when it comes to driver assistance systems. They keep the car at the desired distance from the vehicle in front, assist the driver when changing lanes and staying within the given lane, detect traffic signs, as well as help avoid rear-end collisions and pedestrian accidents. The compact RS model will be launched in China and the U.S.A from summer 2017 under the Audi Sport label.