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2022 Audi RS3 First Drive Review: Supercar In A Tiny Sedan Suit

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2022 Audi RS3 First Drive Review: Supercar In A Tiny Sedan Suit

The inline-four, V6, V8, and even the V12… all commonly used in the automotive industry. But a five-cylinder? Not so much, at least not anymore. Audi is the only automaker in the US still producing a five-cylinder engine, and the new 2022 Audi RS3is the latest model to benefit from its glorious noise and seemingly endless thrust. While that five-pot engine carries over from the previous RS3, it's been beefed up for the new model, producing 401 horsepower and 396 lb-ft of torque while retaining Audi's signature - all-wheel drive. While the latter may have been substantially overhauled, now featuring a Drift Mode, its primary focus is grip, blasting the 3,649-pound sedan from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds on its way to an optional 180 mph top speed. Add in the fact that it has standard six-piston brakes and the option of semi-slick Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tires and the RS3 is ready for track duty.

Far more than a one-trick pony, the new RS3 is based on the current A3, blending larger proportions with an upmarket interior for a luxurious experience despite its subcompact size. This is crucial when going toe-to-toe with the Mercedes-AMG CLA 45. To find out whether the new generation has what it takes to beat AMG's finest subcompact rocket, we flew an hour outside of Las Vegas to find out.

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