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Audi showed a charged version of Q3
June 05, 2013
Audi showed a charged version of Q3

On the eve of the Geneva Motor Show, Audi has shared official photographs and images of the new "charged" crossover RS ​​Q3. 
From the usual Audi Q3 «hot" version has a more aggressive look - namely, new bumpers, side skirts, and a radiator grille and air intakes. In addition, experts from Ingolstadt reduced ground clearance by 25 mm, and the eight-car equipped with brakes and 19-inch alloy wheels, which optionally can be replaced by 20-inch. 

The interior of the Audi RS Q3 got seats trimmed with leather and Alcantara material, sport steering wheel and pedals. In addition, customers will get a multimedia system MMI, the access point to connect to the Internet, Bose audio system with 14 speakers, and three choices of finish for the front panel. 

Under the hood of Audi RS Q3 housed a 2.5-liter five-cylinder petrol engine with 310 hp The engine develops 420 N ∙ m peak torque, which with the proprietary system is transmitted to the Quattro all-wheel drive. Transmission - seven-speed dual-clutch robot S tronic. From zero to 100 km / h charged crossover accelerates in 5.5 seconds and top speed is electronically limited to 250 km / h Thus, according to the manufacturer, fuel consumption is only 8.8 l/100 km. 

Audi RS Q3 sales will begin in autumn 2013. In Europe, the price of the car will begin from 54,600 euros.

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