Facelifted Audi RS3 Sportback revealed
RS3 gets the 400hp TT RS upgrade to go pestering 911s
The Sportback now gets the same engine as the Saloon and TT RS that was first shown in Paris last year. It is the most powerful production five-cylinder engine, 33hp up on its predecessor and 26kg lighter. With torque up to 354lb ft as well, 0-62mph is now 4.1 seconds and top speed a limited 155mph. That limiter can be optionally raised to 174mph and an RS screen inside will offer torque, g-force and tyre pressure readings alongside the centrally positioned rev counter in Audi's virtual cockpit.
Visually, the RS3 Sportback is 25mm lower and 20mm wider than a standard A3; if desired, customers can tick the box for carbon ceramic brakes up front. The front-end offers an updated and slightly more angular honeycomb grille, redesigned blades in the front bumper and matrix LED headlights are on offer as an optional extra.
"The Audi RS3 Sportback offers our customers an attractive introduction to the RS world and with the new five-cylinder engine, the Audi RS3 Sportback is at the head of its class and continuing that strong track record" said Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Audi Sport.
Orders start in April and it will be launched in August, with the Sportback costing 54,600 euros in Germany. Expect UK prices soon.
The Sportback now gets the same engine as the Saloon
RS3 Saloon
I doubt Audi would be charging so little for this beast. It looks fantastic imo.
Also the RS3 is a full RS car, in the same way as the A45 is a full AMG car.
The M140i isnt. The full M car rival would be the M2.
I doubt Audi would be charging so little for this beast. It looks fantastic imo.
I actually quite like the RWD setup of the M135/140. I'm a bit worried BMW are going to ditch their USP and make the next version a 4-pot AWD hatch, which would ruin it's charm I think.
I doubt Audi would be charging so little for this beast. It looks fantastic imo.
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