With the RS Q3 rolls the first sporty version of the SUV from Audi dealers . Just showed the 310 -hp compact SUV on the big Audi Alpine Tour "Land of Quattro " that he has what it takes to sport mountain goat , because the little powerhouse rolls in November from 54,600 euros already at the dealership. He is then only once until 2014, the 360 hp from its Mercedes GLA 45 AMG is launched , the most powerful car in its class .
The Q family soon gets strong growth . With the 310 hp of the RS Q3 provide the engineers from Audi and quattro GmbH here a powerful compact SUVs on the legs. Recently, the smallest branch of the Q- series in the Alps could prove that he is a real climbers .
Together with other Audi high-performance athletes went over the Col de la Bonette ( 2,802 meters) , the falzarego Pass ( 2,105 meters) or the Grossglockner High Alpine Road ( 2,506 meters). But even if the Audi has thrown the outdoor outfit and then pretending he could be fucked hard and off the asphalt , you should not overdo it as you ride over hill and dale , for the Q3 was due to RS sports suspension times up to 25 mm lowered .
The Quattro emblem on the massive single-frame grille , which was also pimped with a honeycomb lattice , but shows that the Audi may well at least in the light terrain. But basically, the Q3 is a sheep in wolf's clothing , at least for the off-road genes. Rather a comfortable SUV for quick planing on vacation. Roof spoiler , rear diffuser and the large tailpipes also evidence of great sportsmanship .
Thus, the 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder then transfers its 310 hp and a seven-speed S tronic transmission to the wheels. The drive select dynamics system is standard equipment . In just over five seconds, the Audi is already at 100 km / and at 250 km / h, Electronic Brake fun is cranked . Consumption is Audi with 8.8 l of 100 km. From 54.600 € to A3 sport mountain you can get into the house then from November.
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