Amazing performance and compact size. Audi created a new model of its dynamic RS series: the RS 3 Sportback! 2.5 liters come 340 hp (250 kW) of power and 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft) of torque, with an average fuel consumption of just 9.1 liters of fuel per 100 km (25.85 US mpg).
Audi RS3 Sportback has seven-speed S tronic and quattro permanent all-wheel drive. 19-inch wheels and fenders made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) underscore the Audi RS 3 Sportback’s position of distinction.
Power and sound: the engine
The sound flap in the exhaust branch intensifies the sound even further. A flap is controlled via the standard Sport button, which varies the engine response.
The large turbocharger generates up to 1.2 bar of boost pressure. The intercooler downstream achieves an efficiency rate of over 80 percent. Like all Audi gasoline turbos, the 2.5 TFSI combines turbocharging technology with FSI direct injection.
Interior and exterior: dynamic styling
A new top-of-the-line model in the A3 series hints at its explosive potential from the very first glimpse. All together with the xenon plus headlights, the front apron, the anthracite single-frame grill with diamond-patterned styling and the air intakes cut a distinctive figure.
The selector lever and instruments are specially designed. The driver information system can display the boost pressure and oil temperature as well as a lap timer.
The sports seats with Fine Nappa leather and silver contrasting stitching; the inlays gleam in Piano finish black or the new Aluminum Race look; the leather multifunction sports steering wheel is flat-bottomed.
Audi RS 3 Sportback comes with the Sport button, climate control, rear parking system, chorus radio system and xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights. The RS3 offers customers a range of optional features: roof rails in matt aluminum look, front bucket seats and styling packages in matt aluminum or black. Five exterior colors will be available, plus an unlimited selection of custom paint finishes.
Deliveries of the Audi RS3 Sportback will begin in early 2011. The base price in Germany will be 49,900 euros.
