Friday, September 30, 2016

AUDI RS 3 SEDAN LAUNCHED OVER AT THE 2016 PARIS MOTOR SHOW - 400HP / 480NM 2.5LITER 5 CYLINDERS


Audi has launched the Audi RS 3 sedan at this year’s Paris Motor Show. The RS 3 Sedan is the first compact Audi sedan to bear the RS label. It will be sold under the “Audi Sport” label, with presales of the compact RS model first start in China and in the United States in spring 2017. The two countries must be the brand's most important markets for the RS models.



Important details include the RS3 Sedan having a 400hp 480Nm 2.5liter 5 cylinder TFSI  engine, 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) time in just 4.1 seconds and a  maximum electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155.3 mph). Upon request, Audi can increase the top speed up to 280 km/h (174.0 mph) if you require a little more thrill and if you have nuggets of steel to do so. And deep pockets at the same time 

I like the fact that the RS 3 Sedan has a warbling (the noise it makes) 5 cylinder engined Audi. Very traditional Audi Quattro in every sense of the word. The RS3 Sedan also gets the usual more aggressive exterior styling for these go-faster series of cars. It now allows Audi some footing in the battle of the compact sports sedan against its natural German rivals (you know who they are).

So Audi Malaysia? Are you bringing this in sometime next year?

PRESS RELEASE (more photos down below)
Pole position in the compact segment: the first ever Audi RS3 Sedan

Ingolstadt/Paris, September 29, 2016 – Audi will be presenting the most dynamic model of the A3

model series, the Audi RS 3 sedan at this year’s Paris Motor Show. With a 400 hp five-cylinder

engine, groundbreaking efficiency and an even sharper look, it is the first compact Audi sedan to bear

the RS label.

Emotionally Charged: Driven to Perform

The new 2.5 TFSI in the RS3 sedan outputs 294 kW (400 hp) and 480 Nm (354.0 lb-ft) of torque at

engine speeds between 1,700 and 5,850 rpm, making it the most powerful five-cylinder engine on the

world market. The power-packed compact RS model is now capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h

(62.1 mph) in just 4.1 seconds up to a maximum electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155.3

mph). Upon request, Audi can increase the top speed up to a staggering to 280 km/h (174.0 mph).

The driving experience is emotionally charged, but is further intensified with the unique sound of the

five-cylinder unit, which comes from having the ignition alternate between directly adjacent cylinders

and widely spaced ones. This sound can also be controlled via Audi drive select. With its light-alloy

crankcase, the five-cylinder engine is 26 kilograms (57.3 lb) lighter than its predecessor and now

employs a dual injection into the intake manifold and into the combustion chambers, as well as the

Audi valvelift system for variable control of the exhaust valves resulting in optimal power development

at a reduced consumption level.

With lightning-fast shifting, the S tronic seven-speed dual clutch transmission transmits the power of

the 2.5 TFSI to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive, with its electro-hydraulic multi-plate clutch

distributing the drive torque variably between the axles. The electronic control also combines superior

stability with a high level of driving pleasure; the sportier the driving, the more torque is immediately

transferred to the rear axle, resulting in remarkably agile driving characteristics.

quattro management is integrated as a standard feature in the Audi drive select dynamic handling

system, as are the steering, S tronic, engine management and the adjustable exhaust flaps. The

driver can individually vary the operation of these components between the three modes comfort, auto

and dynamic. The same is true for the optional RS sport suspension plus with adaptive damper

control.

Wheel-selective torque control, an intelligent software feature of the Electronic Stabilization Control

(ESC), rounds off the work of the all-wheel drive. In fast cornering it slightly brakes the inside wheels,

which are under a reduced load. In this way it can transmit greater lateral power, making handling

more fluid and stable. In addition, the RS-specifically tuned ESC comes with a sport mode for

controlled drifting, and can be fully deactivated for especially sporty driving characteristics.

Progressive steering, four-link rear axle, a tight setup and a suspension lowered by 25 millimeters (1.0

in) relative to the standard model – the chassis of the RS 3 sedan is the perfect partner for the

powerful drive system. From its stable center position, the RS 3 sedan spontaneously steers into

curves and follows through with superior precision. The front brake disks have a diameter of 370

millimeters (14.6 in), while eight-piston calipers with large-area linings provide optimal deceleration.

Alternatively, Audi supplies carbon-fiber ceramic disks in front. At the rear axle there are brake disks

with a diameter of 310 millimeters (12.2 in). Standard on the RS 3 sedan are 19-inch wheels and

235/35 tires. 255/30 tires are optionally available in front.

Distinctive RS Design Inside Out

The new top athlete in the compact segment also expresses its sporty character visually with the

Singleframe with its three-dimensional honeycomb grille bearing the quattro logo along the bottom.

Underneath, a blade extends across the entire width of the front into the side air inlets, where it forms

narrow funnels for better air flow through the wheel arches.

LED headlights with their distinctive daytime running light signature are standard; Audi also offers

matrix LED headlights as an option. Compared with a standard A3, the front track of the RS 3 sedan is

wider by 20 millimeters (0.8 in) – the front wheel arches are accordingly wider flared as well. At the

rear axle the wheels are spaced 14 millimeters (0.6 in) further apart compared with the basic model. A

fixed spoiler lip on the luggage compartment lid improves the separation of air flow. A distinctive

diffusor insert with vertical struts and the large oval tailpipes of the RS exhaust system terminate the

rear. Audi exclusively offers the RS-specific paint colors Nardo gray and Catalunya red as options.



The dark-toned interior welcomes the driver and passengers with illuminated door sills bearing the RS

3 logos as a standard feature. Black fine Nappa leather sport seats with RS logos on the backrests

are standard, but optionally available are more contoured RS sport seats with integrated head

restraints, which feature diamond patterned and color-perforated covers. The RS sport leather

steering wheel is flattened at the bottom, with inlays at the instrument panel and at the doors

completing the atmosphere of sporty elegance.

The flat hierarchies and intelligently linked context menus make operation of the Audi RS 3 sedan

intuitive and ergonomic. The main control element is the rotary/push-button control on the console of

the center tunnel. With the top infotainment system MMI navigation plus with MMI touch, the terminal

includes a touchpad for scrolling, zooming and writing. Additionally included is a free text search

feature that automatically completes the user’s input after entering just a few letters. The voice control

processes questions and commands formulated in ordinary language.

Standard is an electrically extending MMI screen with a 7-inch diagonal. The two circular instrument

dials are black with red needles and white scales. The centrally positioned driver information system

includes a boost pressure indicator, an oil thermometer and a lap timer. The fully digital Audi virtual

cockpit is optionally available. On its high-resolution 12.3-inch monitor the driver can choose between

three display modes. They include a special RS screen that moves the tachometer to the center. On

the left and right information appears on tire pressure, torque and g forces. When the transmission is

operating in manual mode, a scale with a color background prompts the driver to use the steering

wheel paddle or selector lever to upshift when approaching maximum revs.

Always Online with Audi connect and Audi smartphone interface

The Audi RS 3 sedan can go online with an LTE module that brings on board the various services of

Audi connect, including navigation with Google Earth and Google Street View, as well as information

on fuel prices, the weather, travel and traffic. The information is displayed directly in the MMI, and

operation is by way of the standard-equipped RS multifunction steering wheel, the rotary/push-button

control and touchpad or by spoken command. Data is transmitted via the new Audi connect SIM,

which is factory-installed in the car.

With the corresponding data flat rate the customer can immediately use the services for up to three

years free of charge – even in other European countries. In addition, the navigation systems include a

Wi-Fi hotspot enabling passengers to surf the web with their tablets, smartphones and other mobile

devices.

The free Audi MMI connect app offers many other features, such as transferring your smartphone’s

calendar to the MMI. Through Aupeo! and Napster it affords access to countless music tracks and

audio books. Destinations from Google Maps, points of interest (POIs) and the entries from the

“Travel” service can be transferred from your smartphone to your car’s navigation system using the

app. The Audi smartphone interface brings Apple Car Play and Android Auto into the car. Selected

apps for the phone, navigation and streaming services, for example, are then directly displayed on the

MMI screen. The driver can control the apps using the various operating options in the car.

Attractive supplementary components complete the infotainment line. For instance, the Audi phone

box inductively charges the smartphone according to the Qi standard and connects it to the car

antenna via near-field coupling for optimal reception quality. The Bang & Olufsen Sound System

produces an excellent sound experience with 705 watts of power and 14 speakers.

The RS 3 sedan is also the top of its class when it comes to driver assistance systems. They keep the

car at the desired distance from the vehicle in front, assist the driver when changing lanes and staying

within the given lane, detect traffic signs and help avoid rear-end collisions and pedestrian accidents.

New are the traffic jam assist, which briefly takes over the steering in slow-moving traffic up to 65 km/h

(40.4 mph), the emergency assist, which automatically stops the car if required, and cross traffic assist

rear. The latter system looks out for crossing vehicles when pulling out of a parking space.

Under the “Audi Sport” label, presales of the compact RS model start in China and in the United

States in spring 2017.


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