The new Audi RS3 Sportback, the sporty top model of the A3 model series that is the most powerful compact car in the premium segment, has arrived in Singapore,

"There is a long tradition of five-cylinder engines at Audi," says Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Board Member for Technical Development at AUDI AG. "In the 80s, they turned Audi into a sporty brand, both in motor sports and in production. The new Audi RS3 Sportback features the latest generation of our 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine - the most powerful production engine in the modular transverse matrix."

The turbocharged engine accelerates the car from 0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds, and top speed can be increased to 280km/h upon request. A seven-speed S tronic transmission directs power to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. The quattro system features torque vectoring based on intelligent software and is designed for maximum driving enjoyment.

Compared with the Audi A3 Sportback, the body is 25mm lower. The pivot bearings of the front axle, the progressive steering, the RS-specific sport suspension and optional Audi magnetic ride adaptive damper control are all designed specifically for the RS. Carbon fibre ceramic brake discs are mounted behind the 19-inch wheels on the front axle upon request, a first in the premium compact segment. The Audi RS3 Sportback package is rounded out with sharp interior and exterior details and a generous list of equipment.

The Audi RS3 Sportback is now available for order in Singapore at $297,800 including COE and CEVS.