RS3

Started by Filx, June 02, 2005, 09:55:48 PM

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Filx

RS3
Not sure if this is old news or not yet but just in case

http://www.wheels24.co.za/Wheels24/News/0,,1369-1372_1522144,00.html
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Period_Correct_

remove the "j" at the end of your link...

and i've read that someone in the uk has transferred the RS4 running gear into a A3, and has badged it the RS3... looks pretty wicked!
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AndyS

That is pretty wicked.  260kW in a small AWD thing like that....  That would be fun

Filx

Axed the "j" - don't know how that got there???

Yeah it looks cool - probably only downside is everything seems to weigh tonnes these days. What's the bet it's on the porky side of 1600kg's if it makes it to production  :(
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gti vr6

How about r32 how much do they weigh?
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Dubious

Sad that the new S3 will have less power than the old one.  :(

I wonder how much the RS3 will go for. It would have to be reasonable considering it's a small hatchback.
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eddyg

Quote from: Dubious on October 03, 2005, 07:15:27 AM
Sad that the new S3 will have less power than the old one.? :(

According to the linked article the new S3 will have around 210kw, which is a lot more than the old one which had 165kw (225hp) as stock. Even tuned the old S3 only gets to about 195kw.

However the new S3 will be heavier, especially over the nose with that heavy donk. So I reckon the old one will handle better round the twisties.

I'm a bit dubious about DSG in the RS3, I was under the impression that DSG couldn't handle high torque.

Cheers, Ed.

Dubious

Whoops I was thinking 210hp which would be a bit disappointing. 210kw is a different story!
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Audi-man


Is the RS3 still on the books for this year?

Dubious

I just read the article again- does this mean it will be DSG only??
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eddyg

Quote from: S3NZ on February 17, 2006, 12:29:12 AM
The RS3 is looking far better than the new S3 seen here...

http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos.cfm?spyphotoid=6060126.002/country/gcf


Eek - makes you glad to own an older model S3 doesn't it. I'm not a fan of the new Audi face. Especially not on the smaller cars. On the S4 you can get away with it, but on the S3 it's all face and no body.

Cheers, Ed.

lizard

It looks like a Fix It Again Tony Stilo - the older shape is MUCH better looking.

boraV5

Quote from: eddyg on February 17, 2006, 10:08:21 AM
Eek - makes you glad to own an older model S3 doesn't it. I'm not a fan of the new Audi face. Especially not on the smaller cars. On the S4 you can get away with it, but on the S3 it's all face and no body.

Cheers, Ed.

Oi...  I have a 210hp one.. :-(

spooln

I'm a bit dubious about DSG in the RS3, I was under the impression that DSG couldn't handle high torque.

Cheers, Ed.
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DSG is operating in the Veyron and V10 TDi engines so I think it should be ok....?
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