The new Audi RS3 - it doesn't hang about

[rumbletum]

I'd not seen one of these before, and was amazed with how quick it was. I couldn't get near it, it absolutely left me for dead (I was in my 911 and trying hard).

Sounded good too.

Anyone on here got one? How are you finding it?

[okenemem]

jus reading that makes me all fuzzy inside

[J4CKO]

Not really a surprise, quick as standard and mental when remapped which I imagine many are, plus your 911 is not in its first flush of youth and is giving away a significant hp/torque adavantage even against a standard one.

Wouldnt worry about it, or, buy a 911 turbo !

[Mermaid]

The 1M has been getting the reviews - the RS3 is a great package as a single car option.

[Remagel2507]

I have heard that these engines have the potential to reach 500bhp but I have also seen a turbo kit for the 3.2 DSG which raises power from 250bhp to 460bhp so I dont know which one I would have.

[Patrick Bateman]

Remagel2507 said:

I have heard that these engines have the potential to reach 500bhp but I have also seen a turbo kit for the 3.2 DSG which raises power from 250bhp to 460bhp so I dont know which one I would have.

Between an A3 and an RS3?

[Jamz3k]

Why did they make it look so uninspiringly dull?

Looks like every other s-lined diesel A3 doing the rounds.

[rumbletum]

Jamz3k said:

Why did they make it look so uninspiringly dull?

Looks like every other s-lined diesel A3 doing the rounds.

Part of the appeal perhaps?

[OdramaSwimLaden]

rumbletum said:

Jamz3k said:

Why did they make it look so uninspiringly dull?

Looks like every other s-lined diesel A3 doing the rounds.

Part of the appeal perhaps?

For me; yes.

ETA.....Just like my yellow Intergrale!!

[torres del paine]

rumbletum said:

Part of the appeal perhaps?

Definitely, I can see the appeal; a tidy, sensible, practical and sure-footed hatchback with a terrific 5 pot turbo lump for easy, no nonsense fast driving... a car that just gets on with it. On our god awful roads it could be a proper go-to-car, I like it very much.