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The revised Audi RS 3 has been spotted undergoing its final rounds of testing at the N\u00fcrburging, hiding a selection of subtle aesthetic changes inside and out. Due to arrive in the first or second quarter of next year, it\u2019ll be relaunched in both hatchback and saloon forms where it will rival the recently tweaked Mercedes-AMG A 45 S.<\/p>\n
The current generation RS 3 has been a huge hit since it was launched in 2021, so much so that due to supply issues Audi halted orders in early 2023. As well as featuring a range of technical updates, this facelifted model should also see supply return for enthusiastic UK consumers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thanks to new spy images, we can see the new car will adopt Audi\u2019s wider grille with a new more complex mesh pattern, mirrored in the new lower air intakes on either side. The vent behind the front wheel and the wide haunches remain, giving the RS 3 a typically aggressive stance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The large dual-exit exhausts traditionally used for Audi\u2019s RS models are also on show and the camouflage around the lower rear bumper suggests a new diffuser could arrive.\u00a0Powering the RS 3 will be Audi\u2019s characterful turbocharged 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While changes to the powertrain are still to be confirmed, we expect it\u2019ll feature the same 395bhp being sent to all four wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. The outgoing car managed the 0-62mph sprint in 3.8 seconds and a 155mph top speed. It\u2019s possible for this engine to produce more power – evidenced by the Donkervoort D8 GTO F22 which has a 493bhp variant of the unit. We\u2019ll have to wait and see what mechanical tweaks Audi has in store for its performance hatchback.<\/p>\n