The new Audi RS3 has been unveiled at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, and it features the most powerful 5 cylinder engine on a car. The first compact Audi sedan with the RS badge, the RS3 gets a new 2.5 TFSI engine with 400 hp (33 hp more) and 480 Nm of torque. All that power and torque translates into a 0-100 km/h time of 4.1 second and an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h, which can be extended to 280 km/h.
Visually, the RS3 Sedan can be identified with its Singleframe grille featuring a 3D honeycomb mesh and quattro logo. A sharp front bumper with blades for better airflow is another giveaway. The car gets LED lamps as standard with matrix LEDs as an option. The sporty RS3 also gets a fixed spoiler lip on the boot lid. The large oval exhausts offer further distinction at the rear. Nardo Gray and Catalunya Red are two colours available only for the RS line.
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The new RS3 boasts an engine which is 26 kg lighter than its predecessor. Audi also claims a unique five-cylinder sound owing to the power plant’s distinctive ignition pattern. Transmission is taken care of by the S-tronic seven-speed dual-clutch automatic with quattro permanent AWD.
Drive gets distributed equally between both axles, and is complemented by wheel-selective torque control. The system optimizes traction and control with mild, selective braking during cornering. The driver can choose between Comfort, Auto and Dynamic modes. RS Sport suspension plus with adaptive damper control is optional. The RS-tuned ESC comes with a sport mode for controlled drifting. It can also be fully turned off.
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The RS3 gets 370 mm from discs with 310 mm units at the back. Carbon ceramic front discs are optional while 19-inch wheels and 235/35 tyres are standard.
On the inside, the car gets black interiors and illuminated door sills with the RS3 logo. Upholstery is Black Nappa leather over sport seats with RS logos on the backrests. More contoured RS sport seats with integrated head restraints are optional. The RS steering wheel gets a flat bottom with sporty accents on instrument panel and doors.
MMI navigation plus with MMI touch is available with a pop-out seven-inch screen. Toys for the racers include a boost pressure indicator, oil temperature gauge and lap timer. You can also opt for the A4 / TT Style fully digital Audi virtual cockpit with its 12.3-inch screen. The car also gets the Audi Phone Box which charges a smartphone with induction and boosts reception by connecting with the car antenna. The Bang & Olufsen audio is a 705-watt, 14-speaker system.
Check out the images and video of this compact, sporty beauty in the gallery below.
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