After the RS Q3 10 Years Edition, the R8 Coupé GT V10 RWD or even the TT RS Coupé Iconic Edition, the German manufacturer continues to liven up its range with a new special series fromAudi RS3baptized Effective publication.

Based on the fourth-generation A3, the sporty version of the RS 3 presents itself in this special version of a decidedly sporty livery, which includes exclusive 19-inch cast aluminum wheels, with ten crossed spokes, painted in matte palladium gray and fitted with Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R semi-slicks measuring 265/35 R19 at the front and 245/35 R19 at the rear. There’s also an RS sports exhaust system with oval tailpipes and a black rear diffuser, or the Audi and RS 3 monograms painted in black at the front and rear, contrasting with body colors Pearl Nogaro Blue, Arrow Gray and Daytona Grey, not to mention Sebring Black or Glacier White Metallic.

Audi RS 3 Performance Edition: exclusive livery

L’Audi RS3 Performance Edition is also distinguished by its own specific light signature : when the car is unlocked, the 15-segment LED daytime running lights display a checkered flag on the passenger side, as well as “3 0 0” on the driver’s side, reminding of the exclusivity of this special series, limited to 300 examples. copies, as well as its maximum speed of 300 km/h. Finally, when the front doors are opened, LED lighting projects the “RS Performance” lettering onto the ground.

There is inside bucket seats a combination of Dinamica microfiber with pearl Nappa leather, which is decorated with contrasting blue honeycomb stitching, which can also be found on the rear seat. The headrest has “RS” lettering and the seat back is covered in matte carbon. Other elements Mercato blue shade as intended, on the belts, as well as the stitching on the central armrest, door armrests and steering wheel, not forgetting the 12 o’clock markings on the upper part of the steering wheel in Alcantara. Trunk mats and velor mats are marked RS.

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Audi RS 3 Performance Edition: more efficient mechanics

Under the hood is a five-cylinder turbocharged engine that has been slightly modified 407 horsepower, i.e. only 7 additional horsepower, as well as a maximum torque of 500 Nm, available between 2,250 and 5,700 rpm, thanks to boost pressure increased by 0.1 bar. With the Dynamic RS Plus package its maximum speed increases by 10 km/h and reaches 300 km/hwhile on the 0 to 100 km/h side you shouldn’t expect an improvement done in 3.8 seconds.

The Audi RS 3 Performance Edition is equipped as standard with the RS sports suspension with adaptive dampers, as well as the RS Torque Splitter system for increased stability and maneuverability. Standard six-piston ceramic brakes are fitted with 380 x 38mm discs up front and 310 x 22mm monobloc steel discs at the rear, all connected to blue-painted calipers.

Audi RS 3 Performance Edition: only 300 copies

Audi RS 3 Performance Edition will be produced only in limited edition of 300 copies in the world, which will be distinguished by a badge numbered “1 of 300”, placed on the dashboard of the passenger side.

Audi RS 3 Performance Edition is offered at a starting price from 87,000 eurosexcluding options, and its first deliveries are scheduled for early 2023.

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