. The RS 3 gets the 335hp 2.5 liter 5-cylinder unit which also makes 450Nm of torque. You have guessed it right, this same engine also powers the TT RS. The engine is linked to a 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and a quattro all-wheel-drive system, a must-have in high-performance Audis.
This configuration plus a 1,575 kilograms weight allows the RS 3 to hit the century mark in a respectable 4.6 seconds and return a top speed of 250km/h, electronically-governed.
The RS 3 is also treated with a sport suspension that is mostly made out of aluminum. Stopping power is provided by 370mm front/310mm back ventilated discs. The exterior is also aggressive with light weight CFRP fender flares, xenon headlights, a lower ride height, dual-exhaust outlets and more.
The interior is furnished with Fine Nappa leather, Piano Black trim, a lap timer as well as flat-bottomed steering wheel. The 2012 Audi RS 3 will go on sale next year with a €49,900 price in Germany.
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Das is halt der stärkste A3 den is in den nächsten Jahren nun mal geben wird. Irgendwie auch logisch, dass der die "Reihe" ergänzt, gibt ja auch einen RS4, RS5, RS6 ... nun eben auch den RS3 und mir gefällt er außerordentlich gut, richtig sportlich und eben doch "nur" ein kleiner AUDI (im Vergleich zu den anderen Modellen), dem man es eigentlich nicht zugetraut hätte 

