Audi RS3 Saloon Lease

The RS3 Saloon is essentially a souped-up version of the regular Audi A3 Saloon. There’s also a pumped up version of the A3 Sportback, the Audi RS3 Sportback, if that’s more your style. 

The RS3 Saloon uses a 2.5 litre five-cylinder engine with 394bhp and quattro all-wheel-drive. In other words, it’s fast. How fast? It’ll manage 0-62mph in 3.8 seconds with launch control active and the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox doing its thing. The Audi RS3 Saloon is also the current compact car record-holder on the Nürburgring, if that’s any indication. 

All models get adaptive damping and Audi’s ‘RS torque splitter’, which controls the amount of torque distributed between each rear wheel, and can provide better turn-in and precision when taking fast corners - a factor which played no small part in its record-breaking lap in the ‘ring. 

The RS3 Saloon can also be tweaked to your heart’s desire. Audi Drive Select features seven different modes: auto, comfort, dynamic, efficiency, RS individual, RS performance and RS torque rear. 

All models come with Audi’s class-leading Audi MMI infotainment system and a 12.3-inch Virtual Cockpit in the driver’s binnacle. This has also been updated for the ‘RS’ model, with race-specific features such as a ‘G-meter’ that illustrates cornering forces and a tool for recording acceleration and lap times. 

If you want the full race car experience, it’s worth opting for the Carbon Black trim or above, which adds a sports exhaust and more aggressive styling.

Want to weigh up your options first? Check out the BMW M3.

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