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source: Audi of America
Equipped for maximum performance, the limited edition model is capable of a top track speed of 174 mph
Sportiest iteration of the RS 3 comes to life with standard RS fixed sport suspension
Starting at $59,900, just 200 models will be available in the U.S.
Audi of America has announced that the popular RS 3 will now be available in a special Nardo edition, now arriving at dealerships.
As the fi...
With the new Audi A3 Sportback barely launched into the market, Audi is moving on to its next full generation offering of the A3 lineage. Given this new step in both technology and design, not to mention a fair amount of time by this author stuck at home during Covid-19 virus avoidance, it's gotten me to thinking about where this all goes.
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As you may recall, the new A3 was set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show earlier in March. Those were the ear...
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Good news for Audi fans as the RS 3 is finally on its way and now we've also spotted the RS 3 Sedan out and testing.
We've spied the upcoming Audi A3 and S3 testing and the RS 3 Sportback on the 'Ring but haven't seen the sedan...until now.
The RS 3 will of course get wider fenders and an evil looking front bumper.
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Set for a debut in 2020, the new RS 3 will get an updated version...
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From these spy photos, it will be good news to Audi fans to know the RS 3 development has moved onto the winter testing phase. We spied the RS 3 at the Nurburgring before but this is the first sighting in the snow. The RS 3 will of course get wider fenders and a new front bumper.
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Set for debut in the latter half of 2020, the new RS 3 will get an updated version of the 2.5l 5-cylind...
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words: Bill, photos: Audi Club North America
While photos of the new A3 and S3 testing have been seen, the new RS 3 has not (except for a mule based on the current body) until now. Our spy photographers shot the new RS 3 on the holiest grounds for a car nerd...the Nürburgring.
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The RS 3 will of course get wider fenders and a more aggressive front end. Set to debut in 2020, the new ...
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source: ABT Sportsline
Just 20 years ago, the S3 made its debut as the most powerful compact Audi boasting 210 hp (154 kW). Coming in one level above this, the RS3 was introduced eight years ago. The current generation with Otto particulate filters delivers an enormous 400 hp (294 kW), almost twice as much power but the ‘driving pleasureometer’ has still to reach its peak. ABT Sportsline presents the ABT Power S performance ...
It may not be immediately obvious, but what you are looking at here is believed to be an early test mule of the next-generation all-new RS 3 Sportback. Likely this is about the time you point out to us that the car in question is a current-generation RS 3 Sportback. Yes, that's true. But it's also not.
At this stage in the game, it's not like we haven't seen next-generation A3 and S3 test mules. We most certainly have, covered with disguises and cladding but clearly hinting at the expected...
Two raffles, two winners, 6005 tickets sold, one exhausted National office...
Audi Club North America would like to thank you all for a successful 2018 raffle! This year, we decided to raffle off two vehicles instead of one - a 2019 S5 Sportback premium plus and a RS 3 sedan. In the past, we normally sold around 3,500 tickets but this year, you helped us sell 6,005 tickets! The breakdown of the sales:
S5 Sportback premium plus- 2,740
RS 3 sedan- 3,265
It was a lot closer than we ...
words: Bill Cho, photos: Motorsport Auctions
For most of our Find of the Day segments, we highlight vehicles that we don't get in the States or are an interesting specimen. I think this counts as both.
When I 1st saw this RS 3, I thought it was just a replica with big a## lights and a wing on the back but then I saw pics of the interior. Is this a real tarmac stage rally car?
I mean, I wouldn't know a real one if it was parked in my garage but it looks real. There are no ...
AWE announced today the release of their new exhaust suite for the Audi 8V RS 3.
“Our engineering team went to town on the RS3, ensuring that there was a system that was both elegant in its construction, simple to install, priced right and innovative in its use of valves. The five-cylinder can be taken from calm to crazy on the SwitchPath™, while the Track Edition is ready to rumble 24/7. The tips are also worth noting - these are bespoke RS-style pieces, just large enough to call the...
[source: APR LLC]
The APR Intercooler System is a massive front mounted upgrade that dramatically reduces intake air temperature (IAT), minimizes heat soak, and provides increased performance! The system is an easy to install, direct bolt-on design, that is recommended at every stage of performance.
Quick Facts:
Dramatically lowers intake air temp (IAT) - Increases HP while minimizing power-robbing heat soak!
Dynoed 26 AWHP over to the factory system (STG 1 93)!
Effective cooli...
[source: ABT Sportsline]
The edelweiss is probably the most famous Alpine flower. It is said to have many positive properties – even as an anti-aging remedy. But this strictly protected white plant is not the only fountain of youth to be found in Bavaria: ABT Sportsline, for example, offers its interpretation of the Audi RS 3 – and there is no law against picking this precious flower from the company lot, as long as the purchase price has been paid.
Just pretty and white?...
[source: APR]
APR has raised the bar once again, resulting in a new record for the 2.5 TFSI EVO platform. An exciting 9.722 second quarter mile elapsed time was achieved at Montgomery Raceway Park on July 16th, 2018 and backed up with five 9.7 second passes. Many may recall this is same vehicle that was the first RS3 into the 9’s, owned by Keith Brantley. Results were achieved using a new hybrid turbocharger and various upcoming APR hardware modifications on an unopened stock engine lo...
[source: ABT Sportsline]
The normal version of the Audi RS3 sedan offers a boot capacity of 315 liters and 400 HP (294 kW) – both can be increased significantly: the luggage compartment by folding down the rear seats, the horsepower by paying a visit to ABT Sportsline. At the maximum "escalation stage" ABT Power R, a whopping 500 HP (368 kW) and 570 Nm are ready to launch. With this power, the sporty notchback can reach up to 186 mph and rockets from 0 to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds.
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[source: Audi AG]
Five-cylinder continues winning streak in its displacement class
Most powerful series-production five-cylinder featuring 294 kW (400 hp) and 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) of torque
Head of Technical Development Oliver Hoffmann: “Icon of the Audi brand”
Audi continues its winning streak at the “International Engine of the Year Awards”: For the ninth time in a row, the jury selected the brand’s 2.5 TFSI as the best engine in the 2 to 2.5-liter catego...
What do you do if you're an OE supplier and development partner to both Audi Sport's Formula E squad and also Audi itself and you want to show off your electrical drivetrain chops? Well, if you're Schaeffler you take a usually front-wheel drive RS 3 LMS chassis and bolt in no less than four Formula E electric motors with one at each wheel. The net result is 1200 hp, and what Scheffler calls the 4ePerformance concept.
To those counting, 4x Formula E electric motors add up to about 1200...
[video: APR]
The current gen RS 3 has been the darling of the automotive world since it was released and now it's the darling of the drag strip. Keith Brantley has an impressive list of mods on his APR Tuned 2018 Audi exclusive Orange Pearl Effect V3 RS 3:
APR ECU & TCU Upgrades with E85
TTE625 Drop-in Stock-Housing Turbo
Intake System Straight-Pipe / Dump Tube Exhaust System Intercooler System
Fueling System
18x8.5 Wheels
245x40R18 Hoosier Drag Radials
Seats Removed
On M...
We're not 100% sure this is the color code #2D8 known simply as "Green" on the standard Audi exclusive color chart, but there's really nothing else like it in the "standard" offering from Audi's in-house tailoring department. What we are 100% sure of is that Audi UK's PR photography is on point in choosing such a special build for a photo shoot.
To our eye, this is the exact same green Audi of America put on five of its Color.Storm mix of S3s run in the pre-facelift genera...
source: ABT America
A high level of performance always goes well with a striking presentation. ABT, the market leader for upgrading cars from Audi and VW is complementing the Audi RS3 Sedan and Sportback with a number of additional aerodynamic elements and interior finishing upgrades to really make it stand out.
A front lip and front grille add-on as well as a rear skirt insert -- all painted glossy black and highlighted with a red RS3 logo – are offering a daring look while th...
words & photos: George Achorn
Editor’s Note: With the news that Waterfest has found a new home at Atco Dragway in southern New Jersey, we thought we would rerun this article. This story originally ran in the Fall 2017 issue of the Audi Club North America quattro quarterly print magazine. If you don’t receive quattro quarterly and wish to subscribe, join the Audi Club North America HERE.
America’s largest Audi and Volkswagen tuning event continues to throw an incredible show. A...