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Audi bids farewell to the five‑pot with the RS3 Competition
motoring2 hours ago

Audi bids farewell to the five‑pot with the RS3 Competition

Audi marks the end of its five‑cylinder era with the ultra‑limited RS3 Competition — a £92,855 UK hatchback restricted to 750 units (10 for the UK) that keeps the 394bhp five‑cylinder but adds performance-focused tweaks (earlier exhaust valve opening, firewall sound insulation removal) and weight‑saving carbon fibre/ceramic brakes, KW suspension, and bespoke interior/exterior details, making it a potential collector’s item despite only modest power gains.

Audi RS3 Competition Limited Caps Five-Cylinder Era With Track-Ready Upgrades
automotive4 hours ago

Audi RS3 Competition Limited Caps Five-Cylinder Era With Track-Ready Upgrades

Audi is wrapping up the five‑cylinder era with the RS3 Competition Limited, a 750-unit mid‑2026 final edition that adds a track‑focused coilover suspension, larger stabilizer bar, carbon‑fiber aero components, carbon‑ceramic brakes, and Neodymium Gold accents inside and out, plus a unique white-instrument cluster homage; Germany pricing is about €40,000 over a standard RS3, with U.S. timing and pricing not announced.

Audi RS3 Sets New Nürburgring Record, Outpaces BMW M2
automotive1 year ago

Audi RS3 Sets New Nürburgring Record, Outpaces BMW M2

The new 2025 Audi RS3 has set a new Nurburgring record for the fastest production car in the compact class, completing the lap in 7 minutes and 33.12 seconds, surpassing the previous record held by BMW. The RS3, driven by Frank Stippler, featured Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires, ceramic brakes, and a retuned chassis. Despite having slightly less power in its European version, the RS3's performance enhancements contributed to its record-breaking run.