Audi unveils the new Audi RS 3 in Ingolstadt, Germany. The new RS 3 is powered by a 2.5TFSI five-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 400 hp and a maximum torque of 500 Nm, which is 20 Nm more torque than the previous model. Matched to this is a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission with an acceleration time of 3.8 seconds from 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 290 km/h.
While the new Audi RS 3 uses the same front McPherson suspension system as the regular A3, the new RS 3 uses special front drive shaft bearings and reinforced hem arms and stabilizer bars, as well as RS sport suspension plus adaptive shock absorbers, making the springs and shock absorbers significantly lower and stiffer, and the bodywork is 10 mm lower than the Audi S3 and 25 mm lower than the A3.
Better lateral support and lower body center of gravity make the body posture in the new RS 3 corner more relaxed. In addition, the new RS 3 front wheel has a negative camber angle of 1 degree compared with the ordinary A3, and the angle between the wheel plane and the vertical direction is increased, making the steering response of the vehicle more accurate when cornering.
The new RS 3 is also the first vehicle in the Audi RS series to feature an RS active rear axle torque vectoring distributor. RS torque splitters In contrast to conventional rear axle differentials, the torque splitters use an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch on their respective drive shafts.
When the vehicle is turning left, the distributor transmits more torque to the right rear wheel; when turning right, the splitter transmits more torque to the left rear wheel; when going straight, it transfers torque evenly to both rear wheels, which produces the best stability and maximum cornering flexibility.
When the driver selects a different driving mode, the torque distributor can apply all the engine power to a certain rear wheel, so as to achieve a controllable drift state, and the maximum torque of the distributor side can reach 1750 Nm.