Audi RS3 (2021): let's try the Beauty that derives from Beast | Video

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This time, let's start with some data right away. Two versions; Sportback and Sedan , 400 HP , 500 Nm of torque, 0-100 km/h burned in less than 4 seconds. These are the resume qualities of the new generation of the Audi RS3 2021. The new & quot; bombardone & quot; of the Audi house which, for the occasion, there is; was made to test between the ups and downs and the tortuous curves of the Madonie circuit which is part of the world of the Targa Florio. The ideal stage to test all its racing spirit.

  • AESTHETICS AND DESIGN
  • INTERIORS AND COCKPIT
  • TECHNOLOGY AND ADAS
  • ENGINE
  • DRIVING FEELINGS
  • AUDI DRIVE SELECT AND RS TORQUE SPLITTER
  • PRICES AND EXIT
  • < li> FEATURES

SPORTS OUTSIDE …

But let's start with order and first explore its aesthetics; very sporty . But you have seen it; front? It seems that the wide radiator grille with honeycomb frame almost wants to eat the whole grille if it weren't, then, for the large extreme air intakes designed.

The outline of the grid is; black in color and its shape & egrave; has been slightly redesigned. The edge then touches the clipboard headlights with standard LED technology (while LED matrixes are available on request) with dynamic direction indicators. In the lower part a matrix of lights peeks out that can; change aesthetics. This can become a checkered flag or show the characters R, S and 3.

The side is; muscular, with more miniskirts; accentuated and the vents for the air behind the front wheel arches. The b-side concludes the glance bringing the inevitable spoiler and the large shoulders above the LED headlight assembly as a dowry, not to mention the double exhaust terminal of very generous dimensions.

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… SPORTSMAN INSIDE very out; but also very sporty inside . The cockpit is embellished with racing seats with integrated headrests, contrasting stitching that echoes the color of the bodywork and the RS logo also engraved on the mats. The steering wheel has a sporty design with the 12 o'clock marker on top. It is also cut in the lower part as the sporting traction wants.

The fingertip test? There is of the soft lining for the upper area of ​​the dashboard and for the internal parts of the door, the rest is; covered by hard but good quality plastic . It is excellent quality; constructive; no creaking whatsoever is perceived.

THE RIGHT SPACE FOR ON-BOARD TECHNOLOGY

Obviously, the technological part responds “present”. There is the 10.1 display & rdquo; for infotainment , which allows us to navigate through the classic Audi menus, including the one dedicated to navigation, multimedia management and to control the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto supports. The graphics are, as always for Audi systems, clear with a smartphone-like setting, which allows you to find the desired function immediately.

The touch & egrave; responsive and accompanied by a & quot; click & quot ;, by a sort of vibration reminiscent of an almost mechanical feedback. In short, in a nutshell, by pressing on the screen you have the feeling of having pressed a tiny button. To the prerogative of the Audi RS3 there & # 39; & egrave; also the possibility; to have fun in the menus of the so-called RS Monitor ; a screen showing the data on the engine, its temperature and tire pressure.


If, by chance, the & quot; racing addicted & quot; infotainment are not enough for you, you can also rely on the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster , as standard, with exclusive graphics that highlight the engine revolutions and the percentages of power and torque, as well as the possibility; to visualize other sports instruments and keep under control the G-force, the various lap times and the times burned in the various 0-100 km/h and 0-200 km/h.

AND THE ADAS?

technology as the cabin # 39; seen, but also a lot of technology for driving aids , also called ADAS. The Audi RS3 therefore has automatic emergency braking, obstacle avoidance, turning assistance, lane keeping, emergency call, parking aid as well as adaptive cruise control, the latter on request.

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RUNNING HORSES acceleration is abrupt , but it is not; immediate. Suddenly squeezing the accelerator a couple of seconds pass before you really feel the torque that gives you, then, a good kick in the back, like an old turbo. The torque is released late, starting from 2500 rpm, but once this threshold is exceeded it pushes up, inexorably, in a linear and progressive way and without any kind of jolts up to 5600 rpm, before making us feel the need to change gear./p>

Here comes our help the S-tronic double clutch automatic transmission , with seven reports, which she slips into the gears one after the other, without hesitation, without questioning, like a granny intent on reciting the prayers that make up the rosary. You want more control over the transmission? You can & ograve; always hold the paddles, integral with the steering wheel. And the game is; done. And if anyone is thinking about it; no. There is no manual gearbox .

The set up ? To tell the truth I would have expected it much more; stiff and hard. Her answers are certainly rigid, as a sportswoman must be, but not back-breaking. It manages to fill the undulations of the road surface well. In addition, the Audi men have equipped it with new shock absorbers so as to make it more & ugrave; crouched and reduce the light space between her and the asphalt by less than 25 mm compared to the Audi A3.

Driving it in tight mixed conditions is; a real pleasure and the front end is really accurate . Plus, she's got revised camber angles, with accentuated negative front and rear camber to improve grip, as well as; progressive steering; as the steering angle and speed increase, this gets more and more important; direct and communicative.

BURNT RUBBER

And then here's the main weapon. The entrance ticket to enter the amusement park. Developed directly by Audi Sport there & # 39; & egrave; the Audi RS Tourque Splitter , plus & ugrave; evolved from the simple electronic differential. Basically & egrave; a new transfer case from Audi that uses a multi-plate clutch for each axle. Ergo, if I turn left, the torque to the rear outer wheel with greater load increases, significantly reducing understeer and accentuating oversteer.

ALSO CHAMELEONIC

Like a good Audi that respects, the Audi RS3 allows you tochoose between different preset set ups . There is the mode Eco, Comfort, Auto and Dynamic. The latter voted to the most driving sporty, but if for you the guide it offers is not; then so much fun, you can press the RS button on the steering wheel to access three further modes; for & quot; racing Addicted & quot ;.


These are the mode & agrave; RS Individual which allows us to set an even more setting; customized and sporty by acting individually on some parameters of the car, the RS Performance which releases all the sporty ardor of the RS, with maximum delivery from the engine, and the RS Torque Rear useful to unload all the torque to the rear.

PRICES AND EQUIPMENT