Nothing is ever enough for the tuners, where power is like a drug. It was only in September that famous VW Group tuners ABT boosted the Audi RS3 to 430 hp and 530 Nm; now a version with 443 hp and 550 Nm of torque is ready and set to debut at the upcoming Essen Motor Show.
The 443 hp and 550 Nm is courtesy of a specially developed ABT engine control unit, a larger intercooler and an optional exhaust with quad pipes, measuring 102 mm in diameter.
Bear in mind that the standard RS3 isn’t exactly a weakling desperate for a boost, with 367 hp and 465 Nm from a 2.5 litre five-cylinder engine. It does 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds stock. Audi’s super hatch also beats the pre-facelift Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG‘s output of 360 PS/450 Nm. The Merc’s 2015 facelift goes one up to 381 hp and 475 Nm. Madness.
ABT’s RS3 wears a matte red paint job with pearlescent finish, contrasted by a black panel on the rear hatch and carbon-look details. The five-door Sportback’s ride height is lower by 30 mm at the front and 25 mm at the rear thanks to new springs, while a set of 19-inch forged wheels wrapped in 235/35 Continental tyres complete the exterior changes.
The interior is rich in Alcantara, and the “racy” material covers the whole dashboard and door panels. ABT-badged silver carbon trim are also found here. Check out the sexy front seat backs.
Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.
the figures cannot be believed because it is a VW car at heart. Anything to do with VW, sure must be some lie. Anything made directly or indirectly by VW, surely must be a lie.
how to trust these figures despite being by a 3rd party ABT?
The stock car itself would have figures of lies and cheating as it is a VW
Bro only the emissions were a lie. I think it’s quiet easy to test the power output, just put the freaking thing on a dyno
Although the emission is a lie, but it only happen in US. Malaysia did not affected. What so worry or even anger about?
Haha.. Suddenly people escpially Malaysian concern about emissions figure.
Dude, first of all if u dont trust u can measure it. car hp n torque can be measured by DYNO and all DSG under VW group will only lost power of up to 6-7 % only.
too desperate to bash?
I have no concern on HP and torque, I more concern about is it pass the emission test?
This is a petrol car and the emissions scandal is for diesel engines. And who buys RS cars with concern on the emissions
Who knows man, maybe VW audi also cheat on the petrol engine that we haven’t found out??
ok, cheat in terms of what? only ur wife or future wife cheats on u, because u talk nonsense :D. All i know Audi n VW cheat on 200hp ++. actually their car can go beyond thag power