2022 Audi RS3 Sedan [US]

Audi of America announces the return of the attainable entry point to the Audi Sport portfolio with the all-new second generation Audi RS3 Sedan. The RS3 reaches new heights in dynamic handling with an RS Torque Splitter included for the first time in an Audi vehicle that actively distributes torque to the rear axle with two RS3-specific Audi drive select models to accompany its legendary quattro lineage. The all-new Audi RS3 Sedan showcases an expressive exterior design matched with progressive interior design elements that emphasize the car's sporty position.

Interior Design - Visual driving engagement

On the interior, performance enthusiasts are met with engaging motorsport elements that form a genuine driver-oriented cockpit. The standard equipped 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit plus displays pertinent performance data through a new "RS Runway" design. In this mode, the values are displayed in a manner that visually resembles an airplane runway - presenting the highest number of revolutions in the foreground, and lowest in the background. Additionally, the Audi virtual cockpit also includes an exhibit of g-forces, lap times, and acceleration from 0-60 mph, 0-125 (200 km/h) mph, quarter mile, and eighth of a mile. The RS-specific blinking shift indicator in manual transmission mode changes the RPM display from green to yellow to red - blinking in a manner identical to that used in motorsports scheduling the ideal time to change gears. This signal is also presented in the available head-up display, which presents relative data onto the windshield within the driver's line of sight. The center 10.1-inch dashboard display can also show the coolant, engine, transmission oil temperatures, as well as the g-forces and tire pressure figures.

Hear that heritage sound? It's legendary performance

The five-cylinder engine has deep historical roots in Audi's DNA, and is a fundmental pillar of the emotional connection to the Audi Sport brand. The engine has achieved countless victories in motorsports from the legendary Group B rally courses around the world, to the tarmac in the IMSA GTO and at the Nürburgring in the legendary 24-hour race, the five-cylinder has prevailed. It even earned the "International Engine of the Year Award" nine times in a row since 2010. Yet - it is the unique and distinctive sound of the five-cylinder engine that has captured the emotion of enthusiasts. Due to the odd number of cylinders, and more specifically, the 1-2-4-5-3 firing order, the Audi five-cylinder engine's sound is unmistakable and presents a symphonic rhythm that is accompanied by deep tone characteristics, which can be further enchanced with the available RS sport exhaust system. Besides its visibility in motorsports, the legendary engine harkens back to the Ur-quattro coupe from the 1980s, and remains one of the brand's more powerful engines with 401 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque - an increase of 7 horsepower and 15 lb-ft of torque over the predecessor, which brings the RS3 from 0-60 mph in just 3.6 seconds and improvement of 0.3 seconds over the predecessor. The RS3 available in the U.S. is also the most powerful and raucous sounding RS3 in the world, further amplifying the sound and presence of the legendary five-cylinder engine. Additionally, the all-new Audi RS3 set the lap record for compact cars on the Nürburgring Nordschleife with a time of 7 minutes 40.748 seconds.

Exterior design - Powerful proportions and expressive details

The second generation Audi RS3 exhibits powerful proportions and expressive details starting at the front where a wider RS front bumper underpins a redesigned Singleframe grille with honeycomb grid structure in matte black flanked by larger air intakes than the predecessor. The flared wheel arches include a functional side air outlet signaling a nod to Audi's motorsport heritage and the front track is widened by 33mm (1.3 inches) in comparsion to the predecessor. At the rear, the Audi RS3 integrates a glossy black rear lip spoiler on the trunklid for dynamic balance and a sportier look. The motorsport-inspired details include the redesigned RS-specific rear bumper with built-in diffuser and RS exhaust system which includes a fully variable flap control with large oval/elliptical tailpipes on both the left and right side. The RS3 can be painted in a total of eight different colors, including the Audi Sport specific Kyalami Green and Kemora Gray finishes.