Audi Ireland has announced details of the new Audi RS 3, which will be open for orders in the coming weeks, writes Brian Byrne.
The car will be powered by a 400hp five-cylinder and externally is distinguished by a widened body, RS sports exhaust system, and cockpit displays like those found in race cars. A 3.8 seconds sprint performance to 100km/h is possible.
A new engine control unit increases the speed at which all of the drive components communicate with each other and the new Audi RS 3 is the first Audi model that comes standard-equipped with a torque splitter, which ensures that the right amount of torque is distributed along the rear axle during high-speed driving and cornering.
Flat, wedge-shaped LED headlights and LED taillights including dynamic turn signal lights, are standard. Matrix LED headlights are available as an option The pricing for the RS 3 Sportback and the RS 3 Saloon will be be announced in the coming weeks.
