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AUDI RS 3 Sportback 2015-2017 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2015, 2016, 2017

AUDI RS 3 Sportback 2015-2017 30 Photos
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The third generation of the Audi A3 was unveiled in 2013 and details for the RS3 were revealed in December 2014 and the sales started in 2015. It was available as a Sportback or sedan.

The RS version of any Audi had to be strong and powerful. On the other hand, Audi had a long tradition with the 5-cylinder engine. It was the base unit for the mighty Audi Quattro that won the World Rally Championship. It was present on many other cars built by Audi. And it was needed for the RS3.

The compact, 5-door was faster than an Audi R8 supercar and need to show it. The front bumper was redesigned for the RS3 version. The Singleframe grille featured a high-gloss black, honeycomb-look grille and a frame in mat aluminum look. The blade integrated into the front apron extended upward into the air inlets to form a vertical dividing bar. The 19” light-alloy wheels were fitted as standard. In the rear, a roof spoiler was installed on top of the liftgate.

The interior of the RS3 Sportback was black with RS badges. The bucket seats were upholstered in Nappa leather and contrasting stitching. An option for carbon seat shell cut the weight with 7 kg (15.4 lbs) each. The driver information system included a boost pressure indicator, an oil temperature gauge and a lap timer. The instrument cluster was black with red needles and white scale.

The most important part of the car was the 5-cylinder turbocharged engine. Its 2.5-liter displacement offered 367 hp. It was voted the “engine of the year” for five years in a row. It was mated to a standard 7-speed S-Tronic gearbox.

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AUDI RS 3 Sportback 2015, 2016, 2017
  1 gasoline engine
  • 2.5 TFSI quattro 7AT (367 HP)

AUDI RS 3 Sportback
2.5 TFSI quattro 7AT (367 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.5 TFSI quattro 7AT (367 HP)
Cylinders:L5
Displacement:2480 cm3
Power:270 KW @ 5550-6800 RPM
367 HP @ 5550-6800 RPM
362 BHP @ 5550-6800 RPM
Torque:343 lb-ft @ 1625-5550 RPM
465 Nm @ 1625-5550 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):4.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic (S TRONIC)
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/35 R 19
DIMENSIONS
Length:171 in (4343 mm)
Width:70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height:55.6 in (1412 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.4/59.6 in (1,560/1,514 mm)
Wheelbase:103.6 in (2631 mm)
Ground Clearance:3.9 in (99 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.9 cuFT (280 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.34
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3516 lbs (1595 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4453 lbs (2020 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway:37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:189 g/km
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