Step deep on the throttle and listen to the vigorous snoring of the 400 -horsepower five -cylinder engine. This satisfaction is available to the Brazilian consumer with the new Audi Rs 3 Sedanthat returns is being offered in its fifth generation. The model has two versions with prices of up to $ 711,990, to rival with Mercedes-AMG A45 e BMW m2among others.
Derivative of the line, also returned to Brazil RS 3, released globally in 2011 and marketed in Brazil until 2019. Under the hood, RS 3 maintains the 2.5 TFSI five cylinderswhich delivers 400 HP Entre 5,600 and 7,000 RPMwith torque of 500 Nm Available from 2.250 rpm.
With this set, the sedan accelerates 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 secondsa number worthy of super sports. The maximum speed is 250 km/h in the conventional version and comes to 280 km/h in track configuration.
The exchange rate S TRONIC SEVENoil bathed, allied to full traction quattroguarantees immediate answers and excellent power distribution. The differential is the torque vectorization system, which distributes the force independently between the rear wheels. Even there is a model that concentrates traction in the rear, enabling drift.
The report of CNN experienced some of this performance in a Pan American Circuit Track Testin Elias Fausto (SP). Common Audi RS 6 BC As a godmother car, we piloted the new RS 3 Sedan Track in four -car train. Although the carped car limits the speed, it was possible to check the performance and stability of the vehicles, especially in closed curves.
On the straight, with foot, the car roars with vigor and approached 180 km/h before a sudden reduction to the curve. The rotation exceeds 8,000 rpm and the Rs 3 still instigates to run more. For those looking for a $ 700,000, a very welcome toy for Track Days, with a compact sedan.
Another highlight of RS 3 is the modo RS Performanceespecially calibrated to running tracks. During tests performed in the Pan-American circuitthe configuration was effective by offering maximum stability and control. Driving is precise and balanced, conveying confidence even to less experienced driving drivers.
Aggressive style
Visually, the RS 3 differs by the even more aggressive design. The front receives A new Single-Frame grid in bright blackwith huge air entrances and headlights Matrix LED which may display different light signatures. One of them has a checkered running standard.
The rear strengthens the sports identity with A redesigned diffuser, oval exhaust exits and a central reflector inspired by competition cars. The Track version has Carbon fiber components In side skirts, rearview mirror and rear airfoil, reducing weight.
As rodas of 19 inches They are standard, but there are differences between the versions:
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Rs 3 ago: Stoved wheels with ten -ray design in “Y”, sidewalks with tires 265/30 R19 at the front and 245/35 R19 at the rear.
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RS 3 Sedan Track: arises blackalso of ten rays, equipped with the same tires, but adding ceramic brakes with tweezers blue For better heat dissipation in extreme piloting.
Inside, Audi RS 3 Sedan stands out for the hexagonal steering wheel, much more beautiful than the conventional A3 Sedan. The sedan has sports seats RScoated in Dynamic Microfiber and Synthetic Leatheroffer Excellent side supportensuring stability in high -speed curves. In the version Trackthe front seats are of the type conchamade of Carbon fiber.
The instrument panel is dominated by Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus 12.3 inchwhich displays exclusive RS information information, including G Force, power monitoring and torque and turns counter. The car has multimedia MMI Touch of 10.1 inches offers connectivity with Apple Carplay and Android Auto Wirelessplus a premium sound system 680W Sonos.
The new RS 3 Sedan measures 4,533 mm long, 1,851 mm wide, 1,393 mm high and 2,631 mm wheelbase. The trunk capacity is only 321 liters and the fuel tank holds 55 liters.
Among the six airbags, adaptive cruise assistant with emergency assistant. The model also has a surrounding rear camera, adaptive cruise control (ACC), driver care detector and drowsiness, in addition to the output alert system, rear traffic and track change.
The headlights Matrix LED Darkened with dynamic light and flashes contribute to safety, improving visibility in different lighting conditions and without overshadowing conductors in the opposite direction. In addition, the vehicle has a head-up display, which projects essential information directly in the driver’s field of view.
Audi RS 3 Sedan is offered in two versions: Rs 3 agowith suggested price of R$ 659.990e RS 3 Sedan Track, which costs R $ 714,990. The colors are white Arkona and Kyalami green (solids); Python yellow, ascari blue, kemora gray, black myth and progressive red (metal); and Daytona Gray (pearl).
