Photo: X-Tomi Design
Normally, we are all for new RS models, even if they are SUVs. However, the world doesn't need the RS3 Cabriolet.
Sure, this rendering looks good. It's made by X-Tomi Design based on the new RS3 sedan, which shares the wheelbase of the A3 Cabriolet. However, the overly aggressive front end isn't a good match for the California cruiser open top.
A roadster is one thing - it's got a phallic snout to hide its massive engine and only two small seats. However, the A3 Convertible is designed to have four full-sized seats for adults, even though it's a compact car.
As a result, the opening in the body is quite large, and it loses rigidity in the process. With the 2.5-liter motor, AWD and a 7-speed automatic, we thin the RS3 Cabriolet would weigh somewhere in the region of 1,650 kilograms.
There would be far better choices, even within the Audi family. For example, the S5 Cabriolet might be more composed and probably wins the beauty contest too.
Whether it's about the romantic notion of having the wind in your hair or the unencumbered sound of the engine, cabriolets are still desirable. And we can't deny that hearing the 2.5 TFSI pop at every gear change is very cool.
There are two more factories to consider. The first of which is that the RS badge has been worn by some serious machines over the years. The second would be the price.
The S3 Cabriolet with the 2-liter turbo engine stickers for €50,700, making it about €9,000 more expensive than the Sportback. Taking that into consideration, the RS3 Cabriolet would cost around €62,000 before any options are added. We don't need to tell that a Porsche Boxster S would be a much better idea, right?
As strange as it might sound, Audi's money is going to be spent on making something even slower and less practical, a convertible SUV. Volkswagen is going to try first, but we're sure that the quattro brand will have one too next decade.
A roadster is one thing - it's got a phallic snout to hide its massive engine and only two small seats. However, the A3 Convertible is designed to have four full-sized seats for adults, even though it's a compact car.
As a result, the opening in the body is quite large, and it loses rigidity in the process. With the 2.5-liter motor, AWD and a 7-speed automatic, we thin the RS3 Cabriolet would weigh somewhere in the region of 1,650 kilograms.
There would be far better choices, even within the Audi family. For example, the S5 Cabriolet might be more composed and probably wins the beauty contest too.
Whether it's about the romantic notion of having the wind in your hair or the unencumbered sound of the engine, cabriolets are still desirable. And we can't deny that hearing the 2.5 TFSI pop at every gear change is very cool.
There are two more factories to consider. The first of which is that the RS badge has been worn by some serious machines over the years. The second would be the price.
The S3 Cabriolet with the 2-liter turbo engine stickers for €50,700, making it about €9,000 more expensive than the Sportback. Taking that into consideration, the RS3 Cabriolet would cost around €62,000 before any options are added. We don't need to tell that a Porsche Boxster S would be a much better idea, right?
As strange as it might sound, Audi's money is going to be spent on making something even slower and less practical, a convertible SUV. Volkswagen is going to try first, but we're sure that the quattro brand will have one too next decade.
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