Audi RS 3 8Y
The definitive five-cylinder hyper-hatch, now with a drift-ready torque splitter.
- Power
- 400 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 3.6 s
- Top speed
- 155 mph
About the Audi RS 3 8Y
The 8Y-generation RS 3 Sportback continues Audi's tradition of high-performance five-cylinder engines, retaining the charismatic 2.5-litre TFSI unit. The most significant technical advancement for this generation is the RS Torque Splitter, which replaces the traditional rear differential with two multi-plate clutches to enable active torque vectoring and a dedicated drift mode. It remains a benchmark for everyday usability combined with supercar-rivalling acceleration. While the Saloon is sold globally, the Sportback remains a European staple, offering a more practical silhouette for the brand's most potent compact car.
Audi RS 3 8Y specs
The Audi RS 3 8Y produces 400 bhp (298 kW) and 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).
| Make | Audi |
|---|---|
| Model | RS 3 |
| Generation | 8Y |
| Trim | RS 3 Sportback |
| Years | 2021–present |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Body style | Hatchback |
| Country | Germany |
| Engine | 2.5-litre turbocharged inline-5 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,480 cc (2.5 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 400 bhp (298 kW) at 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 3.6 s |
| Top speed | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,570 kg (3,461 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 255 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Audi RS 3 8Y rarity in CarSpot
The Audi RS 3 8Y is an Uncommon card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 36 out of 100. Hot hatches and premium sporty cars. An Uncommon card is worth 20 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
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Audi RS 3 8Y fun facts
- The 8Y RS 3 set a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record for compact cars in 2021 with a time of 7:40.748.
- Its unique 1-2-4-5-3 firing order produces a distinctive warbling exhaust note that has become a signature of the Audi RS brand.
- The RS Torque Splitter can send up to 1,750 Nm of torque to a single rear wheel to induce controlled oversteer.