Press Release: Power in compact form - the new Audi RS 3 Sportback

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Power in compact form - the new Audi RS 3 Sportback
December 12, 2014 - AUDI AG

• Sporty top model of the A3 model series
• Most powerful production five-cylinder in RS history with 270 kW (367 hp)
• 0 - 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 4.3 seconds - 0.3 seconds faster than the previous model

Hot, throaty sound, exhilaratingly free-revving and brawny power - the five cylinder engines from Audi are legendary. 270 kW (367 hp) output and 465 Nm (343.0 lb ft) of torque - Audi presents the new RS 3 Sportback, the most powerful compact car in the premium segment. With its powerful five cylinder, turbocharged engine, the five door model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 4.3 seconds, and its top speed can be increased to 280 km/h (174.0 mph) upon request.

"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 RS 3 Sportback features the latest generation of our 2.5 liter, five‑cylinder engine - the most powerful production engine in the modular transverse matrix."

The multiple award-winning 2.5 TFSI produces 270 kW (367 hp) and 465 Nm (343.0 lb‑ft) of torque in the new RS 3 Sportback. The turbocharged engine accelerates the compact five‑door from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, and top speed can be increased to 280 km/h (174.0 mph) upon request. In the NEDC, it consumes just 8.1 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (29.0 US mpg), with CO2 emissions of 189 grams per kilometer (304.2 g/mi).

A seven-speed S tronic, which shifts even faster than in the previous model, directs the power of the 2.5 TFSI to the quattro permanent all‑wheel drive system. The quattro system features torque vectoring based on intelligent software and is designed through‑and‑through for maximum driving enjoyment. The new Audi RS 3 Sportback steers directly into corners. On low-friction road surfaces, drivers can even perform controlled drifts, if desired.

The chassis of the five‑door model also sets standards. Compared with the Audi A3 Sportback, the body is 25 millimeters (1.0 in) 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 designed specifically for the RS. Audi mounts carbon fiber-ceramic brake discs behind the 19‑inch wheels on the front axle upon request - a first in the premium compact segment.

The Audi RS 3 Sportback complete package is rounded out with sharp interior and exterior details and a generous list of equipment. The new top model of the A3 family* is rolling into dealerships in summer 2015. More



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[Flying Tomatoes]

i just dont love that front bumper. kinda disappointing

[phillyquattro]

Little lower HP numbers than what everyone was kind of expecting, but still very nice. When can we expect this in North America? I'm sold.

[Flying Tomatoes]

When can we expect this in North America?

2016 is the rumor at the moment

[phillyquattro]

2016 is the rumor at the moment

Well I now know what I'm buying with my 2015 bonus then. I should probably start saving for all the mods now.

[Flying Tomatoes]

We're also not getting the sport back, were getting the sedan variety

[Eurotuned_A4]

I like it, but I want to see the sedan version. I hope the sedan will look closer to the clubsport concept. Kind of a let down in aggressive styling though as far the the fenders are concerned. They dont have that wide look I was really hoping for (again, look at the clubsport concept).