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The official premiere of the powerful Audi RS3 Sportback premium hatchback, scheduled for the spring of 2015, will be held at the Geneva Auto Show in Switzerland. The first information about the novelty appeared on the Internet in December 2014. It is known that its estimated value starts from 50 thousand euros.
The new RS3 Sportback is considered the most powerful and dynamic among classmates thanks to the new gasoline 2.5-liter TFSI engine (367 horsepower, 465 Nm). This manual assembly engine is produced by Audi in Hungary. Due to the power of the motor and the excellent aerodynamic characteristics of the hatchback, acceleration to the first hundred takes only 4.3 seconds. For safety reasons, the maximum speed Audi RS3 limits electronics at 250 km. The operation of the engine is controlled by the 7-speed robot S-Tronic, equipped with two clutch drives.
The designers and the QUATTRO all -wheel drive system were modernized, facilitating a multi -term coupling for 1.4 kilograms. Depending on the conditions on the road, the system transfers to rear wheels from 50 to 100 percent of the traction force. The MQB platform, on which the hatchback is built, has an independent suspension and allows (optionally) to install adaptive shock absorbers. All wheels received disk brakes. The steering is facilitated by an electric power of a new design. The Drive Select system makes it possible to change the parameters of the engine, steering and suspension shock absorbers.
RS3 Sportback has a recognizable corporate design: a huge radiator grill is visible in front, decorated with a QUATTRO inscription and a large air intake in the middle of a stylish bumper aerodynamic elements, as well as protective air ducts with a characteristic pattern. The body profile is decorated with a new drawing of 19th-size wheels (tires 23535 R19). The appearance of the stern part refreshes the spoiler above the fifth door and the new bumper design (with diffuser and nozzles on the exhaust system pipes).
The new Audi RS3 is good not only on the sports track, but also on city streets. The car engine is equipped with a StartStop system, and the average gasoline consumption is only 8.1 liters. The equipment of the hatchback is 1520 kg.
Interior design corresponds to the premium class of the machine. In front of the driver is a multifunctional, cut steering wheel and a strictly designed instrument panel with a speedometer and tachometer designed up to 300 km. The front seats are made in a sports style, have an electrical regulation and a heating system. As an option, you can install sports chairs made of carbon fiber.
There is a modern multimedia system (color screen 7 inches, navigator), two-zone climate control, electronic handbrake and many other modern electronic equipment. In the list of finishing materials – the skin Alcantara, Nappa, soft plastic, aluminum inserts. The pedals and the recreation area of the left leg are covered with stainless steel.
As a result, the Audi RS3 turned out to be a chic and dynamic hatchback, equipped with a huge number of equipment. But its value will seem high to many.
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