Audi RS3

A new 335bhp Audi RS3 will lay claim to the title of Britain’s most powerful production hot-hatch when sales start next April.
Out-muscling rivals from Ford, Renault, Subaru and Vauxhall, the new RS3 will boast a powertrain borrowed from the TT RS, a turbocharged 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine pumping 332lb ft and mated to a seven-speed S-tronic dual-clutch transmission.
As we write today, the RS3 looks to have the title in its grasp. The hot Audi is just a handful of horsepower and lb ft of torque behind the 345bhp Ford Focus RS500, but the limited-run of 500 cars is sold out. The same goes for the 395bhp Cosworth Impreza, which is restricted to 75 examples.
The hottest-ever Renaultsport Megane is coming next year, but with ‘only’ 300bhp. Another potential rival is the 354bhp Mitsubishi Evo FQ-360, but that’s a four-door saloon.
The closest competitor in terms of image and performance will be the 350bhp 1-series M Coupé, due on sale next month, although that’s not a hatch, either. On price the £39,900 Audi RS3 is likely to match the M Coupé closely, too. BMW is suggesting £40k for the M Coupé.

its got even better!.......yum

jason

Really looks like something special

wow i love the look of this car it looks amazin! love it

looks good but would rather save a few pennies and get the focus RS then tune it a little lol

For the price difference you could get the Focus RS upto a safe and reliable 400bhp/450lb/sf............i no where id be going with my pennies haha

Jason

looks even better