On the Road with the 2017 Audi RS3

German automaker Audi has added another feather to its production achievements. This time, the firm presents an RS brand which many manufacturers consider a package made for special circumstances. What makes the upcoming vehicle an attraction is the fact that a considerably bigger engine runs the unit.

It is intriguing to know that the 2017 Audi RS3 unleashes 400hp. That is quite a roar for a small automobile. Within this context, it is observed that the Ingolstadt-based company is downgrading. In the past, Audi has introduced 5-cylinder hatchbacks with cast-iron block.

However, the new Audi RS3 has an aluminum-block turbo-charged 2.5-liter inline-five under its hood. No less than the group's head of development Stephan Reil has validated the placement of such engine into a 4-cylinder car. With this vehicle, drivers will find the horsepower a treat.

Compared to its predecessor, the 2017 Audi RS3 puts on a 354 pound-feet of torque when it revs from 1,700 to 5,850rpm. That is an astounding 280 increase over the prototype. With less air intake under the radiator grille, sizeable sill extensions, the vehicle definitely looks burly.

The Audi RS3 cabin may have a regular look. With micro-suede door-panel inserts, quilted leather seats and a beefy steering wheel, a different perspective is being projected by the vehicle. Diverse display configures are included in the Virtual Cockpit digital instrument system.

Considering its larger engine, the 2017 Audi RS3 is swifter than the firm's previous brands. The machine is able to induce 7,200rpm which is an imposing rate on the road. The furious zoom is attributed to the V-10 roaring underneath.

The presence of an aluminum engine in the Audi RS3 chassis allows the unit to save on its load. With this element, around 57 pounds of weight have been ditched. That also makes the steering rack more responsive.

In terms of safety measures, the 2017 Audi RS3 is equipped with carbon-ceramic brakes in the front axle. Conventional cast-iron rotors are used at the rear. Furthermore, adaptive dampers are also installed in the car.