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Audi RS 3 Sportback RS 3 TFSI Qtro 400 Carbon Vorsprung 5dr S Tronic

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2480
Trim	Carbon Vorsprung
Price	£71,335
Engine Power - BHP	400
Acceleration	3.8
Top Speed	174 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	29.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	215
Length	4381 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	282 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1565 kg

Driver Convenience

3D and 360 degree surround view cameras
Active front assist system
Adaptive cruise assist plus
Adaptive cruise control with predictive control
Adjustable speed limiter
Audi connect emergency call and service with audi connect remote and control
Audi drive select comfort, auto, dynamic and efficiency
Automatic start/stop system with recuperation
Bluetooth interface
Camera based traffic sign recognition
Collision avoidance assistant
Driver attention and fatigue detection
e-Call (emergency call)
Fully digital 11.9" Audi Virtual Cockpit plus with additional RS layout
In-car video calls
Intersection assist
Lane departure warning including emergency assist
MMI navigation plus with MMI touch with 12.8" MMI touch display
Park assist pro with remote functionality
Proactive occupant protection front side and rear
Progressive steering
Reversing camera
RS specific driving modes - RS Individual, RS Performance and RS Torque rear
Service indicator
Side assist with exit warning and rear cross-traffic assist
Smartphone interface with app store includes wireless Apple carplay, Android auto and Amazon alexa integration
Swerve assist and turn assist
Trained parking
Trip computer
Voice control system with natural language interaction

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Adaptive suspension
Increase of top speed to 174 mph
quattro permanent all-wheel drive with torque splitter

Entertainment

Audi Phonebox light with wireless charging
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Acoustic glass windscreen
Audi beam LED projection of RS logo on ground as you exit
Auto dimming frameless rear view mirror
Carbon door mirror housings
Electrically adjustable, heated and folding + automatically dimming exterior mirrors
Engine compartment cover with carbon trim
Exterior model badging
Front electric windows
Heat insulating glass windscreen
LED 3rd brake light
Light and rain sensors
Panoramic roof
Privacy glass - dark tinted rear window, rear door and side windows
Rear electric windows
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Roof edge spoiler in carbon
RS sport exhaust system - dual branch with flap control and gloss black oval tailpipe trims

Interior Features

12V socket and storage compartment in front centre console
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 Spoke flat top and bottomed black leather multi function steering and gear shift paddles
3-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning
40/20/40 split folding rear seat bench
Black cloth headlining
Front and rear headrests
Front centre armrest
Front door sill trims with RS 3 logo
Heated front seats
Height and reach adjustable steering wheel
Interior door handles,door trim,door power latching and steering wheel trim in Vanadium look
Luggage compartment lid with convenience opening
Rear centre armrest with cupholder
Single front passenger seat
Stainless steel pedals and front footrest in black

Packs

Black Styling plus package - RS3
Extended ambient lighting package Pro with Multi-coloured contour lighting of instrument panel - RS3
RS exterior features pack in carbon and gloss black - RS3
Storage package - RS3 Sportback
Technology pack with Matrix LED headlights - RS3

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
Convenience key with safelock
Driver and front passenger airbag with passenger airbag deactivation
Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL
First aid kit with warning triangle and 2 safety vests
Front emergency brake assist
Front side airbags with head airbags
Hill hold assist
Pre-sense front with pedestrian and cyclist detection
Seatbelt monitoring
Tyre pressure loss indicator

Security

Anti theft alarm
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Electronically operated child locks
Immobiliser
Remote central locking

Trim

Black dashboard
Inlay in carbon twill matt

Wheels

Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	215
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	215
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	215

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2480
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	29.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	29.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	29.7

General

Generation Mark	5
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	3.8
Engine Power - BHP	400
Engine Power - RPM	5600
Engine Torque - NM	500
Engine Torque - RPM	2250
Top Speed	174 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	265/30 R19
Tyre Size Rear	245/35 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	10 CROSS SPOKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1430 mm
Length	4381 mm
Wheelbase	2631 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1984 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	55
Gross Vehicle Weight	2055 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1104 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	282 l
Max. Loading Weight	490 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1565 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12 m

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