Johannesburg, 1 September, 2022 – With the third technology of the Audi RS 3 Sportback and the second technology of the RS 3 Sedan, Audi is relaunching the sporty top-of-the-line pair within the compact high-performance phase. The award-winning five-cylinder engine now has extra torque, making it much more highly effective. In mixture with the RS torque splitter put in for the primary time in an Audi, the A3 sequence’ emotional flagship mannequin affords efficiency and lateral dynamics on an entire new stage. Local market introduction of the RS 3 mannequin vary takes place at present with costs beginning at R1,215,000 for the RS 3 Sportback and R1,245,000 for the RS 3 Sedan (inclusive of VAT and all taxes).
The Audi RS 3 Sportback and Sedan line-up
The 2.5 TFSI: unmatched acceleration and high spee
With its five-cylinder, high-performance engine, the Audi RS 3 is one-of-a-kind in its phase. The 2.5 TFSI has received the “International Engine of the Year” award 9 instances in a row. In the newest technology of the compact sports activities automobile, the engine is now extra highly effective than ever earlier than. This is principally as a result of elevated torque of 500 Newton metres – 20 Newton metres greater than within the predecessor. It ranges from 2,250 and 5,600 rpm. The new RS 3 fashions attain the broad energy plateau, which extends to 7,000 rpm, from as little as 5,600 rpm. Boasting 294 kW of energy, they dash from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds because of Launch Control – three tenths of a second quicker than earlier than. The fashions’ high velocity, which is electronically restricted to 250 km/h, might be optionally elevated to 290 km/h (if the RS Dynamic bundle Plus is chosen) – identical to acceleration, that is an unmatched determine within the compact phase. In the NEDC mixed cycle, the RS 3 Sedan and RS 3 Sportback consumes 9.0 litres of gas per 100 kilometres on common.
The spectacular propulsion of the a number of award-winning five-cylinder engine is appropriately orchestrated by a brand new exhaust system. For the primary time in an RS 3, it incorporates a totally variable flap management system that helps intermediate positions, thus broadening the sound traits even additional. The variations might be skilled within the varied modes supplied by the Audi drive choose dynamic dealing with system. In the dynamic and RS Performance modes, for instance, the flaps open a lot earlier – the electrifying components of the sound are much more pronounced. The customary RS sports activities exhaust system brings out the unmistakable sound of the five-cylinder engine much more clearly.
Audi RS torque splitter and particular RS 3 modes for optimum agility
The RS torque splitter, put in for the primary time in an Audi, makes the driving expertise much more exhilarating and supplies a dynamic stability. It replaces the earlier rear axle differential with an upstream a number of disc clutch bundle. Instead, an electronically managed a number of disc clutch is used on every of the drive shafts that distributes torque between the rear wheels in a completely variable method. This ends in even higher stability and agility. During dynamic driving, the torque splitter will increase torque delivered to the outer rear wheel with the upper wheel load, which considerably reduces the tendency to understeer. In left-hand curves, it transmits the drive torque to the precise rear wheel, in right-hand curves to the left rear wheel, and when driving straight forward, to each wheels. The distinction in propulsive forces signifies that the brand new RS 3 turns into curves even higher and follows the steering angle extra exactly – particularly when cornering at excessive speeds.
In addition to the torque splitter, Audi drive choose additionally has an impact on the engine and transmission traits, steering help, the adaptive dampers, and the exhaust flaps. Different attribute curves for every of the aforementioned programs create a broad vary of driving experiences – from an emphasis on consolation and optimized gas consumption to extremely dynamic and even optimized for the racetrack.
The new RS Performance mode particular to the RS 3, is designed particularly for the racetrack with its personal engine and transmission setup and specifically calibrated to the Pirelli P Zero “Trofeo R” semi-slick tyres, that are optionally out there from order for the primary time. There, the torque splitter ensures probably the most impartial dealing with doable with little oversteering or understeering in several driving conditions. This makes early acceleration doable upon exiting a curve, enabling quicker lap instances. Another new addition is the RS Torque Rear mode, which makes drifting doable. It is designed to be used on closed roads. In this mode, the torque splitter induces appreciable oversteer by transferring the entire rearward drive torque to the wheel on the surface of the curve – as much as a most of 1,750 newton metres. The fashions additionally include effectivity, consolation, auto, and dynamic modes, in addition to RS Individual, which permits the programs to be set individually.
Exterior and lighting: expressive and unmistakable
The design of the brand new Audi RS 3 is much more dynamic and highly effective than that of its predecessor. In the entrance, the extensive RS bumper, the redesigned Singleframe with its distinctive honeycomb grille, and the big air intakes give the compact sports activities automobile an expressive look. Behind the flared fenders, a barely protruding air outlet creates a motorsport look. The entrance axle monitor has been widened by 33 millimetres. At the rear axle, the brand new RS 3 Sportback has added ten millimetres.
The RS 3 comes standard-equipped with Matrix LED headlights with darkened bezels that function digital daytime operating lights round their outer downturned angles. LED taillights, together with dynamic flip sign lights, door entrance LED lighting with RS brand projection within the entrance, contour ambient lighting with multi-coloured accents are different thrilling customary lighting options as nicely. The spotlight of the RS3 lighting know-how is the headlights pixel area of 3 x 5 LED segments, it supplies an unmistakable look – when the car is opened, the RS 3 lettering seems on the driving force’s aspect and a checkered flag seems within the pixel area of the opposite headlight, making a dynamic scene. When driving, the checkered flag lights up on each side.
Audi delivers the RS 3 with 19-inch forged wheels in a 10-Y spoke design as customary. True racing design is embodied by the optionally out there 5-Y spokes with RS branding. The motorsports-inspired ending touches embrace the redesigned RS-specific rear bumper with built-in diffuser and the RS exhaust system with a big oval tailpipe on each the left and proper aspect. Some exterior peripherals (as a part of the usual Black Styling Package), such because the mirror caps, the inserts within the rocker panels, and the tailgate and roof edge spoilers, can be found in carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic for an excellent sportier look. Locally, prospects can go for the elective Black Styling Package Plus or the Aluminum Styling Package Plus which reinforces the outside of the automobile with both further gloss black or matte aluminum accents. A complete of eight exterior colours can be found for the fashions, together with the RS-specific Kyalami Green and Kemora Grey finishes.
Driving dynamics made seen: the inside of the Audi RS
In the inside, too, many components particular to the RS intensify its sportiness. The customary outfitted 12.3-inch Audi digital cockpit plus shows the revolutions per minute within the “RS Runway” design. In this case, the values are displayed in the other way in a fashion that visually resembles an airplane runway – the very best variety of revolutions within the foreground and the bottom within the background. In addition, the Audi digital cockpit plus consists of shows for g-forces, lap instances, and acceleration from 0 – 100 km/h, 0 – 200 km/h, quarter mile, and eighth of a mile.
The RS-specific blinking shift indicator in handbook transmission mode modifications the rpm show from inexperienced to yellow to crimson, blinking in a fashion equivalent to that utilized in motorsports, to point the best time to vary gears. It can be built-in into the elective head-up show, which is offered for the primary time that initiatives related info onto the windshield within the driver’s direct line of sight. The 10.1-inch contact show within the instrument panel additionally shows the coolant, engine, and transmission oil temperatures, in addition to the g-forces and, optionally, the stress of the tyres.
The expressive look is enhanced by the carbon-fiber trim within the instrument panel and RS sport seats with RS embossing and anthracite distinction stitching. The seat upholstery is optionally out there in tremendous Nappa leather-based with RS honeycomb stitching and shiny black, crimson, or, for the primary time, inexperienced distinction stitching. RS Design packages in crimson and inexperienced can be found to match. They embrace particular flooring mats with distinction stitching and RS embroidery, in addition to seatbelts with matching colored edges. In the RS design bundle plus, the seat shoulders, stitching of the seat belt and flooring mat in addition to the accents across the air vents additionally are available matching crimson or inexperienced.
Local customary tools highlights
The Audi RS 3 mannequin vary is extremely outfitted with supreme specification and options which proudly showcase its efficiency, digital and design factors. The following tools highlights are price mentioning: Audi RS digital cockpit; darkened Matrix LED headlights with dynamic gentle design; Black styling bundle; Bang & Olufsen premium sound system with 3D sound; Audi smartphone interface; Audi join e-call performance; sport seats in entrance; RS Sports exhaust; rearview digital camera; park help; consolation key with safelock; progressive steering and 19-inch wheels (to call a couple of).
The new Audi RS 3 Sportback and Sedan will formally go on sale in South Africa from 1 September 2022 and and comes customary with a 5 yr Audi Freeway Plan.
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