RS3: PR, Technical and Press Articles
Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 8:44 am
Audi of America Initial Press Release
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March 7, 2011
Audi RS 3 Sportback – superb power in compact format
Source: Audi of America
Ingolstadt, Germany - Audi continues to expand the RS model family with the RS 3 Sportback. Its turbocharged five-cylinder engine delivering 250 kW (340 hp) of power and 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft) of torque enables it to perform extraordinary feats. quattro permanent all-wheel drive and a chassis with powerful brakes ensures that the power is funneled to the road with effortless ease. The mighty compact car uses on average just 9.1 liters of fuel per 100 km (25.85 US mpg).
The sportiest car in the compact category – Audi RS 3 Sportback
Big performance in a small package – the RS 3 Sportback is the newest member of the dynamic Audi RS family. Its turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine pumps out 250 kW (340 hp) and delivers 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft) of torque. The unit accelerates the RS 3 Sportback into the league of powerful sports cars while consuming just 9.1 liters of fuel per 100 km on average (25.85 US mpg).
Power from the 2.5 TFSI is transmitted to the road via a seven-speed S tronic and quattro permanent all-wheel drive. 19-inch wheels and fenders made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) underscore the Audi RS 3 Sportback’s position of distinction.
Mighty five-cylinder gasoline engines have a long legacy in the service of the four rings. In the 1980s, they gave many Audi cars an edge on the competition. The brand is now carrying on the classic line: The 2.5-liter with FSI direct gasoline injection and turbocharging technology gives the RS 3 Sportback its blazing performance.
Named “Engine of the Year” in 2010, the 2.5 TFSI delivers 250 kW (340 hp) from a displacement of 2,480 cc. Its specific output is 100.8 kW (137.1 hp) per liter. The peak torque of 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft) is continuously available over a broad rev range between 1,600 and 5,300 rpm.
The Audi RS 3 Sportback accelerates from a standing stop to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.6 seconds – a best-in-class performance figure. The limited top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph) is merely the official figure. Even so, the dynamic compact car uses on average just 9.1 liters of fuel per 100 km (25.85 US mpg) and emits 212 g CO2 per km (341.18 g/mile). This efficiency is due in large part to a delivery-on-demand oil pump and a recuperation system that recovers energy as the car decelerates.
The powerful five-cylinder unit is extremely compact and lightweight. Its large turbocharger compresses the intake air at pressures of up to 1.2 bar, and an intercooler lowers its temperature at full load. When the driver pushes the standard Sport button on the center tunnel, a flap installed in the left exhaust tailpipe renders the characteristic growling of the exhaust even more intense while allowing the engine to respond with even more punch.
See the PDF for the complete Info
March 7, 2011
Audi RS 3 Sportback – superb power in compact format
Source: Audi of America
Ingolstadt, Germany - Audi continues to expand the RS model family with the RS 3 Sportback. Its turbocharged five-cylinder engine delivering 250 kW (340 hp) of power and 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft) of torque enables it to perform extraordinary feats. quattro permanent all-wheel drive and a chassis with powerful brakes ensures that the power is funneled to the road with effortless ease. The mighty compact car uses on average just 9.1 liters of fuel per 100 km (25.85 US mpg).
The sportiest car in the compact category – Audi RS 3 Sportback
Big performance in a small package – the RS 3 Sportback is the newest member of the dynamic Audi RS family. Its turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine pumps out 250 kW (340 hp) and delivers 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft) of torque. The unit accelerates the RS 3 Sportback into the league of powerful sports cars while consuming just 9.1 liters of fuel per 100 km on average (25.85 US mpg).
Power from the 2.5 TFSI is transmitted to the road via a seven-speed S tronic and quattro permanent all-wheel drive. 19-inch wheels and fenders made of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) underscore the Audi RS 3 Sportback’s position of distinction.
Mighty five-cylinder gasoline engines have a long legacy in the service of the four rings. In the 1980s, they gave many Audi cars an edge on the competition. The brand is now carrying on the classic line: The 2.5-liter with FSI direct gasoline injection and turbocharging technology gives the RS 3 Sportback its blazing performance.
Named “Engine of the Year” in 2010, the 2.5 TFSI delivers 250 kW (340 hp) from a displacement of 2,480 cc. Its specific output is 100.8 kW (137.1 hp) per liter. The peak torque of 450 Nm (331.90 lb-ft) is continuously available over a broad rev range between 1,600 and 5,300 rpm.
The Audi RS 3 Sportback accelerates from a standing stop to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.6 seconds – a best-in-class performance figure. The limited top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph) is merely the official figure. Even so, the dynamic compact car uses on average just 9.1 liters of fuel per 100 km (25.85 US mpg) and emits 212 g CO2 per km (341.18 g/mile). This efficiency is due in large part to a delivery-on-demand oil pump and a recuperation system that recovers energy as the car decelerates.
The powerful five-cylinder unit is extremely compact and lightweight. Its large turbocharger compresses the intake air at pressures of up to 1.2 bar, and an intercooler lowers its temperature at full load. When the driver pushes the standard Sport button on the center tunnel, a flap installed in the left exhaust tailpipe renders the characteristic growling of the exhaust even more intense while allowing the engine to respond with even more punch.
