Ever since the official details of the Audi TT RS were revealed many have been wondering and hoping the 340bhp 2.5 litre 5 cylinder turbo might find it’s way into Audi’s S3 and morph into an RS3 hatch. That hope has been given a tasty turbocharged boost with reports claiming the RS3 is under consideration at Ingolstadt. The suggestion has been attributed to Michael Dick, Audi board of management for technical development.
The rendering above, which first surfaced on CarSpyShots last year, hints at expected RS styling cues with a deeper, more aggressive, front end capturing more air to feed the hungry turbo. While Audi RS cars are known for their flared guards, the ones above do seem a bit too overt compared to previous examples.
With the TT RS donating its 250kW/450Nm engine we can expect similar levels of performance, suggesting 0-100 times in the mid 4 second range with a possible top speed of 280km/h, if the usual 250km/h limiter is removed.
If the RS3 does go into production, it’s a safe bet to assume it will be a few years away yet. A new A3 is due in 2011 and it could be another two years after that before an RS3 would hit the streets. Until then we’ll just have to make do with hoping that Audi approves such a project.
Source: 4wheelsnews via WorldCarFans
7 replies on “Want a 340bhp hot hatch? It’s as easy as RS3!”
With the Golf R20T (or equivalent) on its way, I think Audi needs something like this to keep it on top of the VW range
Matty can finally use that deposit he put down in 2004 for his RS3… think of all the money Audi would have earned in interest on it in the last 5 years!?!
I want UR Quattro stylee flared guards… Although, that would prolly get the rex boys incorrectly excited…
@Revhed, that’s a very good point, actually.
Let’s all start saving just in case. 8)
oh my…my knees just went wobbly
this is exciting news for audi. i ve also fited a 2.5 20v in my porsche 944 and it go`s like a dream
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