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Audi RS 3 Sportback RS 3 TFSI Quattro 5dr S Tronic

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2480
Trim	RS 3
Price	£56,700
Engine Power - BHP	400
Acceleration	3.8
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	31.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	205
Length	4389 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	282 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1570 kg

Driver Convenience

Audi smartphone interface
Audi virtual cockpit with RS specific display 12.3" full colour digital instrument cluster
Automatic start/stop system with recuperation
Bluetooth interface
Collision avoidance assistant
Emergency e-call
Lane departure warning system
Legal emergency call
Manual boot opening
Parking assist with parking system plus
Progressive power assisted steering

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Quattro permanent four wheel drive
Rear suspension

Entertainment

Audi sound system impressive sound with 10 loudspeakers including centre speaker and subwoofer, 6-channel amplifier with a total output of 180 watts
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Acoustic glass windscreen
Audi beam uses LEDs to project the Audi sport logo onto the ground as you exit your RS 3
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Black side skirts
Body colour roof
Daytime running lights
Door mirrors - electrically adjustable, heated, folding and auto dimming on both sides
Headlight washers
LED headlights with LED rear lights + dynamic rear indicators
Light and rain sensors
Matt aluminium door mirrors
Matt aluminium window trims
Privacy glass - dark tinted rear and rear side windows from B-pillar backwards
Rear side wing doors
Rear window wiper and washer system

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
40/20/40 split folding rear seat bench
Black cloth headlining
Dual zone electronic climate control
Front and rear headrests
Front centre armrest
Front sports seats RS embossed logo
Front/rear floor mats
Heated front seats
Honeycomb stitching and RS embossing
Illuminated door sill trims inlays in aluminium with RS 3 logo
Illuminated vanity mirror
Manually adjustable front seats
RS emblems
Single front passenger seat
Stainless steel pedals and front footrest in black

Packs

Aluminium interior elements pack - RS3
Ambient lighting pack - RS3
MMI navigation plus with MMI touch - RS3
RS bodystyling - RS3
Storage Pack - RS3

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
ABS/EBD
ASR
Audi pre sense front
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
EDL
ESC - Electronic Stability Control + traction control
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front side airbags with head airbags and interaction airbag
Hill hold assist
Seat belt reminder with passenger presence detection in rear
Tyre pressure loss indicator
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Anti theft alarm
Anti-theft wheel bolts
Electronically operated child lock
Remote control central locking

Trim

Carbon inlays, accent surfaces in the dashboard and centre console in platinum grey silk effect paint finish

Wheels

19" 10 Y spoke platinum grey, gloss turned finish alloy wheels
Tool kit
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	205
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	206
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	205

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2480
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	20
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	31.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	31
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	31.4

General

Generation Mark	4
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	35E
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	155 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 Y SPOKE
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1436 mm
Length	4389 mm
Wheelbase	2631 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1984 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	55
Gross Vehicle Weight	2075 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1104 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	282 l
Max. Loading Weight	505 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1570 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12 m

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