The reviews so far doesn't want me to change my car anytime soon.

I wouldn't think the performance upgrade is too much off the preface-lift car and performance was never a criticism.

They may be they have improved the handling but it doesn't make much difference to me on a daily commute.

 

With most people spending around £46k to get the preface-lift car to a decent spec it makes this model seem a bit steep before adding any options.

 

With the 8P A3 lasting 9 years from 2003 until 2012 it seems a long time to keep a modern model in production.

Reports saying the 2013 Mercedes A-Class will get a major revision next year it might mean the A3 replacement is due within 3 years.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2018-mercedes-class-get-sharper-looks-and-400bhp-amg-model

 

So I'm happy to keep onto mine for a bit. 

I think the length of the 8P run was the result of the move to MQB. That possibly took them slightly longer to move over to, but was probably worth the wait. And especially given the 8P was the first one to use the PQ35 platform amongst the VAG family.

 

So the lifespan got stretched slightly, otherwise I'd have expected the 8V to arrive late 2010/early 2011. Typically it's a 7yr run, including one facelift.

Review interior and exterior ofRS3 Sportback and Saloon.

 

On ‎19‎/‎03‎/‎2017 at 15:58, vrskeith said:

Review interior and exterior ofRS3 Sportback and Saloon.

 

The rise and fall screen ,like the BMW ,is so out moded imo, just looks like a bolt on accessory.

Rubbish in a quality car!

Edited 23 March, 20179 yr by vrskeith

Good video around Nurburgring with Focus RS MK3 up its bum.

 

 

 

Them clocks though!  My mate has just got a Sportback S3 with the virtual dash, it's a very nice piece of kit. 

Audi RS3 Facelift and TTRS are now able to be ordered, if you have any interest.

 

My mate at Audi dealership told me last night that the above is correct.

1 hour ago, vrskeith said:

Audi RS3 Facelift and TTRS are now able to be ordered, if you have any interest.

 

My mate at Audi dealership told me last night that the above is correct.

https://btmail.bt.com/cp/applink/mail/Downloader?dhid=attachmentDownloader&messageId=27408&accountName=DefaultMailAccount&folderPath=INBOX&contentDisposition=attachment&attachmentIndex=0&contentId=E65674F42234EB429E7225A11D41DD5F%40GBRP123.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM&contentSeed=d44d1&pct=d39d5&contentDisposition=attachment&u=keith.morris06&d=btinternet.com&t=d94d1

 

 

RS3

Engine line-up and prices

The new 2.5-litre five cylinder TFSI quattro engine produces 400PS and 480NM of torque, powering the RS 3 from 0-62 mph in just 4.1 seconds.

The RS 3 Saloon will cost £45,250 OTR. It emits 188g/km of CO2 and produces a combined 34mpg when fitted with the standard 19-inch alloy wheels.

The RS 3 Sportback will cost £44,300 OTR. It emits 189g/km of CO2 and produces a combined 34mpg when fitted with the standard 19-inch alloy wheels.

Timings

·  Tuesday 20 June – SLi is now open for ordering

·  Wednesday 28 June – start releasing model data to leasing companies

·  Thursday 29 June – both models make their UK debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

·  Friday 30 June – Audi.co.uk and the online configurator will be updated. Digital price lists will be available to download on Audi Hub at the same time

·  Monday 3 July – Audi Finance typical examples will be live in Connect OnLine

·  End of July – digital brochures will be available to download

·  End of July – Centre launch date and market introduction (MI) cars to be announced

·  August – printed brochures will be sent to Centres automatically

·  Mid-September – customer cars start to arrive

Trims

Both the RS 3 Saloon and Sportback will be available in one trim from launch. All cars will come with a high level of specification. Highlights include:

·  19-inch alloy wheels

·  RS sports suspension

·  RS body styling including flared front wheel arches and a front bumper with large air inlets and a horizontal blade

·  Audi Virtual Cockpit

·  MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch

·  Audi Connect Infotainment Services (36-month subscription)

·  Audi Parking System Plus

·  LED headlights with LED rear lights and dynamic rear indicators

·  Heated front sport seats in fine Nappa leather

·  Flat-bottomed steering wheel

·  Audi Sound system

·  Progressive steering

TTRS

The Audi TT RS Coupé is now open for ordering with prices starting from £52,100 on the road (OTR). Its renowned five-cylinder engine is lighter and more powerful than ever, delivering 400PS and 480Nm of torque.

The new engine, seven-speed S tronic gearbox and quattro drivetrain enable the car to accelerate from 0-62mph in just 3.7 seconds (3.9 seconds Roadster) and to a top speed of 155mph (174mph optional).

Prices for the TT RS start from £52,100 OTR for the Coupé and £53,850 OTR for the Roadster.

Open for ordering on TT RS Roadster is yet to be confirmed. We’ll update this page when this information is available.

 

Coupé timings

·  Now open for ordering in SLi

·  Friday 30 June – Audi.co.uk and the online configurator will be updated. Digital price lists will be available to download on Audi Hub at the same time

·  Monday 3 July – Audi Finance typical examples will be live in Connect OnLine

·  Late July/August – initial stock will be arriving with Audi Sport Centres as per your selections agreed with area sales managers

·  TBC – digital brochures will be available to download

·  TBC – printed brochures will be sent to Centres automatically

Specification

The TT RS has a high level of specification as standard and includes features for which Audi Sport is renowned: 

·  MMI Navigation Plus with MMI touch

·  Audi Connect (36 -month subscription)

·  Deluxe automatic air-conditioning with integrated digital displays

·  Electrically operated wind deflector (Roadster only)

·  19-inch alloy wheels

·  RS brake system

·  RS sport suspension

·  TT RS sport leather and alcantara multifunction steering wheel with two satellite buttons for engine Start/Stop and Audi Drive Select

·  Fixed rear wing

·  Twin-pipe RS exhaust system with oval tailpipes

·  Super sports seats

·  Fine Nappa leather upholstery

·  LED headlights

·  LED tail lights including LED dynamic rear indicators

·  Audi Parking System Plus

Edited 21 June, 20178 yr by vrskeith

That standard equipment looks good but most buyers will want the Dynamic package and Super Sports seats.

So with some select options like Comfort and sound package the prices will be close to or over £50k.

 

I think most people optioned the old model between £46k to £50k anyway so I wouldn't think the new base price of £44k would deter buyers.

Audi RS3 Facelift with even more ummph but how will it handle??

 

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/394bhp-audi-rs3-mega-hatch-sale-£

 

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/rs3/98571/new-395bhp-audi-rs3-sportback-prices-and-specs-revealed

 

 

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/rs3/97241/new-audi-rs3-saloon-prices-and-specs-revealed

 

 

http://www.evo.co.uk/news/18838/new-audi-rs3-sportback-and-saloon-outguns-the-competition-with-394bhp

Edited 31 July, 20178 yr by vrskeith

19 hours ago, vrskeith said:

Audi RS3 Facelift with even more ummph but how will it handle??

 

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/394bhp-audi-rs3-mega-hatch-sale-£

 

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/rs3/98571/new-395bhp-audi-rs3-sportback-prices-and-specs-revealed

 

 

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/rs3/97241/new-audi-rs3-saloon-prices-and-specs-revealed

 

 

http://www.evo.co.uk/news/18838/new-audi-rs3-sportback-and-saloon-outguns-the-competition-with-394bhp

 

I don't think there will be much difference on both counts but I haven't driven the new one so I might be wrong.

The pre-face-lift  RS3 feels a heavy and with the lighter engine it would feel more agile than the old model unless on the limit on a track.

People that have dynoed the engines reported they produce around 383hp for the old version and the new one produced 420hp. So unless drag racing each car or using the extra power on a track is the increase in performance really noticeable. The current car is fast enough for the roads.

 

At the end of the day the A3 is a 5 year old design but with updated features  to keep it competitive enough to entice existing customers to upgrade from an S3 or old RS3 and new customers who want the highest powered hot hatch they can buy from the factory.

Audi RS3 Facelift, updated competition on its way.

 

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/mercedes-amg-a45-predator-due-2019-400bhp-and-sharp-styling

 

http://www.evo.co.uk/mercedes/a45-amg/19790/all-new-mercedes-amg-a45-spied-testing-before-reveal

 

Rumoured uprated Mountuned Focus RS but no details yet.

Edited 2 August, 20178 yr by vrskeith

Audi RS3 Facelift review, how improved is it in Saloon form

Is it more than just extra BHP?

 

 

 

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/rs3/first-drives/audi-rs3-saloon-uk-2017-review

 

Sportback form

 

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/rs3/90149/new-audi-rs-3-sportback-2017-review

Edited 9 August, 20178 yr by vrskeith

WIth the Silverspoon boys In the UK. Sportback &Saloon.

 

 

Edited 12 August, 20178 yr by vrskeith

Track battle with another hyper hot hatch facelift variety. 1st of a few I believe.

 

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-video/video-audi-rs3-versus-bmw-m140i-review-hot-hatch-track-battle

Why bother with this outlay.

 

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/rs3/first-drives/litchfield-audi-rs3-2018-review

 

9 minutes ago, vrskeith said:

Why bother with this outlay.

 

 

I had a REVO stage 1 done in December when they had the 25% discount.

I didn't put it on the dyno but it feels like it has more torque on the higher rpm so I can feel a difference being pushed into the seat when accelerating compared with before the remap.

According to REVO the car should make around 420 hp with the original car making around 480 hp on the dyno.

 

The stage 1 makes the car smoother and nicer to drive but probably doesn't make a big difference in the performance as it felt fast standard.

 

It would be interesting how the lag introduced by Litchfield tune changes the driving dynamics of the car.

I found that my old S3 was a bit harder to drive smoothly after putting a stage 1 (from 260 hp to 300 hp) map as it introduced lag, so there was not much torque lower down the rev range.

1 hour ago, AJR77 said:

 

I had a REVO stage 1 done in December when they had the 25% discount.

I didn't put it on the dyno but it feels like it has more torque on the higher rpm so I can feel a difference being pushed into the seat when accelerating compared with before the remap.

According to REVO the car should make around 420 hp with the original car making around 480 hp on the dyno.

 

The stage 1 makes the car smoother and nicer to drive but probably doesn't make a big difference in the performance as it felt fast standard.

 

It would be interesting how the lag introduced by Litchfield tune changes the driving dynamics of the car.

I found that my old S3 was a bit harder to drive smoothly after putting a stage 1 (from 260 hp to 300 hp) map as it introduced lag, so there was not much torque lower down the rev range.

AJR77,

 

Have you improved your car's handling and brakes, which I seem to recall were issues according to the journo boys. 

2 hours ago, vrskeith said:

AJR77,

 

Have you improved your car's handling and brakes, which I seem to recall were issues according to the journo boys. 

 

No I've kept everything else standard. Even though the breaks are annoyingly squeaky at times. 

I'm not planning to take it to a track so not really interested in making it handle better by upgrading the suspension, which will probably make the ride worse on the road.

 

These journalists seem to be obsessed by lap-times as the definitive way to prove a car is the "best" when really it just gives them something to write about and is bragging rights for armchair critics why one car is better than another.

Latest spec RS3 v BMW M2

 

 

 

 

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/rs3/102463/long-term-test-review-audi-rs3

 

Interesting review and scenery.

 

This has to be a joke Audi,still at least the owner gets it done under warranty.

 

 

 

'Major Problem'   'Pretty undriveable'.   WTF! Give yourself a shake!

So 2dr Coupe v 4dr Saloon German style. Conclusion will be subjective,  meeting  your all round diving  needs or your individual  driving desires.

 

Some gorgeous Welsh country roads, in support of these beasts.

 

 

Edited 22 February, 20188 yr by vrskeith