Audi RS3 Frankfurt Debut Rumors Getting Stronger - Confirmed by South Africa Dealer

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Another source claims the Audi RS3 on its way to a Frankfurt debut

By Alex Ricciuti
September 8, 2009 3:43 PM
Filed Under: Audi, Frankfurt Motor Show, German, Rumours

More chatter is emerging about a possible premiere for an Audi RS3 at the Frankfurt motor show next Tuesday (when the show begins for two press days before being open to the public on September 17).

This tip comes from an Audi dealer in Cape Town, South Africa care of Jalopnik and GermanCarBlog.

Here is the quote:

"Looking forward to the unveiling of the new Audi RS3. 2.5L five-cylinder turbocharged engine, 4WD & 335Bhp. See it at Frankfurt Motor Show."

We have previously reported on the rumor/speculation of an RS3 debut for Frankfurt and what that dealer quote says seems to be in tune with what Auto, Motor & Sport Sweden had gleamed from their source in Ingolstadt.

Namely, that is, that the RS3 will be an all-wheel drive (Quattro) fitted with the 2.5-liter, 5-cylinder turbocharged engine with 340 hp and 450 Nm of torque from the TT RS.

We will definitely know the scoop soon.

Source: germancarblog.com via jalopnik.com

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Tags: Audi RS3, Audi RS 3, Audi RS, RS3, RS 3, TT RS, 2.5 liter TSI

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Comments

Swifty

September 8, 2009 3:56 PM

I predicted that it would have less power than TT RS!

carbonsigma

September 9, 2009 3:59 AM

...why would it have more in the first place?

ifudge

September 8, 2009 3:58 PM

Audi RS models used to be super special. Maybe it's ok to have more than one RS model in the range at one time in this day and age but now it's just getting ridic. Now they're just rolling them out the door willy nilly. It really devalues their premiere sport designation. Audi are showing little restraint at the moment and their product line is expanding too quickly IMO.

ShinyG

September 8, 2009 4:13 PM

I bet that body kit will be available as a an option for the rest of the lineup so every TDI owner can make their Audi look fast...

sideskraper

September 8, 2009 4:31 PM

It's stupid not to cater to niche's within your customer base. Most of the engineering costs have been budgeted for in th ebaseline development of the model and or the development of other models (for the engine side of things). Then you have a halo model in a particular segment, that costs you very little to engineer and can charge a high premium on. It's a no brainer.

termigni

September 8, 2009 4:21 PM

what do dealers know? Jack sh*t.

Roger

September 8, 2009 4:36 PM

I'm sorry but what would a dealer know??

tootall

September 8, 2009 4:47 PM

Here, here!!! I am in total agreement with you both Termigini and Roger. For me, if the news at hand did not come form a reliable source, such as a direct rep from Ingolstadt, then it's not worth much.