Audi RS3 Competition Limited: A High-Performance Milestone
The Audi RS3 Competition Limited is a high-performance vehicle that is limited to just 750 examples. This exclusive model features a powerful 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder engine that delivers 294 kW (400 PS) and 500 Nm of torque.
With its impressive engineering, the RS3 Competition Limited can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds and boasts a top speed of 290 km/h. This remarkable performance positions it as a standout in the competitive sports car market.
The model is available in both Sportback and Sedan body styles, catering to a variety of preferences among enthusiasts. In Germany, the base price for the Sportback starts at 108,365 euros, while the Sedan begins at 110,005 euros.
One of the notable features of the RS3 Competition Limited is its coilover suspension with adjustable shock absorbers, enhancing its handling and driving dynamics. As described in a recent review, “Audi has instead bolted in a set of coilovers and bolted on a set of carbon accoutrements to its rampaging little hatch, and left that famous five-cylinder well alone.”
This model not only showcases Audi’s engineering prowess but also celebrates a significant milestone in automotive history, marking 50 years of five-cylinder engines that began with the 1976 Audi 100.
As the automotive community eagerly anticipates the arrival of the RS3 Competition Limited, it remains to be seen how these limited units will perform in the market. Observers are particularly interested in the reception of this model among collectors and performance enthusiasts.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact distribution and availability of the RS3 Competition Limited in markets outside Germany, including the UK, where prices for the RS3 Sportback Competition Limited start at £92,855.
