Audi RS3 Sportback facelift unveiled ahead of Geneva

At this year's Geneva Motor Show in March, AudiAudiGermany, 1909 > present83 models
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will be unveiling the facelift of the RS3 SportbackAudi RS3 SedanGermany, 2016 > present. The BMW M140i xDrive and Mercedes-Benz A45 4Matic rival follows the same updates as the RS3 SedanAudi RS3 SedanGermany, 2016 > present adopting a re-engineered variant of AudiAudiGermany, 1909 > present83 models
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’s turbocharged five-cylinder direct-injection petrol engine.

400hp engine powers the new RS3 Sportback

The new hot-hatchback RS3 SportbackAudi RS3 SedanGermany, 2016 > present gets a heavily revised five-cylinder 2.5-litre petrol. It gets a lighter but stiffer aluminium crankcase and a new dual injection process. The result is more 33hp than its predecessorAudi RS3 SportbackGermany, 2015 > present to a total output of 400hp. Torque has also grown to 480Nm.

Thanks to this engine the RS3 SportbackAudi RS3 SedanGermany, 2016 > present coupled with a seven-speed double clutch S-Tronic gearbox can reach the 100km/h mark in 4.1 seconds, 0.2 seconds less than the previous RS3 SportbackAudi RS3 SportbackGermany, 2015 > present. The top speed is electronically limited to 250km/h, but can be increased to 280km/h if required by the customer.

Design updates on the Audi RS3 Sportback

The new Audi RS3 SportbackAudi RS3 SedanGermany, 2016 > present has also received an updated design. It includes a new front bumper which incorporates a reworked six-corner grille and includes a restyled high gloss black honeycomb insert and a larger frame in brushed aluminium.  Larger air ducts and a more prominent splitter have also been added.

In line with other facelifted variants of the A3, the new RS3 SportbackAudi RS3 SedanGermany, 2016 > present has also received new-shaped headlamps with LED projectors as standard. AudiAudiGermany, 1909 > present83 models
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’s matrix LED units are available as an option.

The rear of the RS3 SportbackAudi RS3 SedanGermany, 2016 > present has also been modified and gets a restyled bumper with a new diffuser and oval tailpipes. The spoiler on top of the tailgate has also been tweaked as well as the tail lamp lenses.

Audi RS Q8 concept also heading to Geneva

It also looks like AudiAudiGermany, 1909 > present83 models
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is giving another go with its flagship preview Q8Audi Q8 ConceptGermany, 2017 > 2017. This time the German brand will be unveiling a high-performance variant concept: RS Q8. The concept should have an output above 600hp. More details should be revealed in the upcoming weeks.