Chris Harris has chimed in to deliver his verdict on a classic Audi v BMW battle. The cars in question are the, now old-generation, RS3 and the new kid on the block, the M135i. Let’s be honest here, you have probably already guessed at Harris’ verdict before even watching the clip, so… We’re not sure […]
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Audi RS3 coupé rendering
In their wisdom Audi only ever made the RS3 in a five-door Sportback layout. Being lovers of three-door hatchbacks here at AUSmotive that made us a little sad. But automotive pixel maestro Theophilus Chin has come to the rescue with his work on the RS3 coupé you see above (and below). Chin has mixed equal […]
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Fifth Gear: Audi RS3 v BMW 1M
Fifth Gear has put the 250kW/400Nm Audi RS3 and 250kW/400Nm BMW 1M on a racetrack and endeavoured to find out which is best. At the wheel are Isle of Man hero Mark Higgins (Audi) and regular presenter Tiff Needell (BMW). It’s a match made in heaven, even if Audi Australia have ensured it’s one we […]
English mag Auto Express has just put the 250kW all-wheel drive Audi RS3 on the drag strip against the 250kW rear-wheel drive BMW 1 Series M Coupé. Two German pocket rockets; it’s a race both cars were made for. It was a dry day with great conditions for a 400m shootout; 7-speed S tronic against […]
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Autocar drive the Audi RS3
Autocar has just filed its first drive report on the 250kW five-pot Audi RS3. It’s the TT RS for the family buyer, with four doors and reasonable boot space. However, it’s heavier than the TT RS and expected to be less lively. Here’s a sample of what Autocar reviewer Mike Duff had to say: “Dynamically […]
Late last year we had a confidential whisper come our way suggesting that Audi’s stonking 250kW RS3 might not be coming to Australia. True to our source we sat on the rumour, and unfortunately for Audi fans, the info appears to have been proved correct. Further reports have reached AUSmotive HQ of Audi dealers confirming […]
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Audi RS3 promo video
The Audi voiceover man is back; as lifeless as ever too. This time he is talking about the RS3 hyper hatch. There’s lots of facts and fugures, but, sadly, no driving footage. No 2.5 litre barking its way through a scenic European mountain pass. A bit of a let down, really. Hopefully there is more […]
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More Audi RS3 eye candy
Following the release of official RS3 info from Audi earlier this week comes this series of wallpapers sourced from the Audi.de website. Shown above is an RS3 fitted with the black optics package, which includes the gloss black grille; good, and the black wheel with red detailing; bad. There are 17 pics in all from […]
It’s official, at last! Audi has just released confirmed specs on the RS3 Sportback quattro. It is powered by the same 250kW 2.5 litre inline five cylinder found in the TT RS. Even the peak torque figure of 450Nm is the same. At this stage, though, it looks like the RS3 will only be fitted […]
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Audi RS3 due in April 2011?
Some new information regarding the greatly anticipated Audi RS3 has found its way on to the German Car Forum. Accordingly we can expect the RS3, in Sportback form only, to be released in April next year. Assuming this is the case, then a public debut for the RS3 at next year’s Geneva Motor Show in […]
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Audi RS3 dash cluster
A few images of what is said to be an Audi RS3 dash cluster have emerged recently. If you compare this cluster with the cluster from the TT RS you can see the 6750rpm redline and 310km/h top speed are matched. Meanwhile the physical form of the cluster confirms the RS3 will be based off […]
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New info for Audi RS3, RS7 and S1
German publication Auto Bild has published new info and some pricing detail on upcoming Audi models—the RS3, RS7 and S1: RS3—Rumours and guesswork on when this car will finally see the light of day continue with new suggestions the RS3 will not be launched until the Geneva show in March 2011. Paris could be off, […]