Audi RS3, RS Q8 Performance set fastest lap times at Nurburgring

German sedan clocks in at 7:33.123 while its SUV stablemate registers at 7:36.698

Audi RS3, RS Q8 Performance set fastest lap times at Nurburgring

MANILA: The Audi RS3 and RS Q8 Performance have both set the fastest lap times at the Nurburgring Nordschleife or North Loop.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • How much power does the Audi RS3 make?

    Per Audi, the RS3 generates a maximum power output of 400 hp.
  • How much power can the Audi RS Q8 Performance put out?

    According to Audi, the RS Q8 Performance dishes out some 640 hp.
  • Per the German carmaker, the performance-oriented models of its compact sedan and full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) both dominated their respective categories by setting the best records at “The Green Hell.”

    “From the compact segment to the full-size SUV category, Audi’s high-performance models have again proven their class-leading sporting capabilities by setting the fastest lap records at the legendary Nurburgring North Loop,” the company wrote.

    Audi RS3

    The latest version of the Audi RS3 demolished the previous track record for compact cars. It clocked in at 7:33.123.

    Its most recent feat was made possible thanks to the car’s optimized cornering setup that is said to have contributed to its improved agility and control. In addition, Audi credited the RS3’s returned steering and brake torque vectoring, which the Ingolstadt-headquartered manufacturer explained allowed the vehicle to “enter a corner sharper, carry more momentum through it, then exit faster.”

    Photo from Audi

    In addition, the Audi RS3 also made use of its torque splitter with fully variable torque distribution between the rear wheels. Its electronic stabilization control, wheel-selective torque control, and its sports suspension’s optional adaptive dampers also boosted its driving dynamics.

    Under its hood is an inline five-cylinder, 2.5-liter TFSI engine, which has won the Engine of the Year award 10 times.

    Maximum power output is at 400 horsepower (hp) while peak torque is at 500 Newton-meters (Nm).

    Putting the power down to the tarmac are Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R semi-slick tires wrapped around 19-inch wheels, which are governed by a ceramic brake system.

    Audi RS Q8 Performance

    For its part, the souped-up SUV clocked in at 7:36.698.

    According to Audi, it owes its SUV class record to its enhanced engine and suspension components.

    It uses a twin-turbo V8 engine that generates as much as 640 hp with 850 Nm of pulling power. The said mill also propels the Audi RS Q8 Performance from a standstill to 100 kilometers per hour (kph) in just 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 305 kph.

    Photo from Audi

    The Audi RS Q8 Performance also relies on the brand’s quattro all-wheel drive system that can send as much as 85 percent of engine power to the rear wheels, aiding fast cornering, and an eight-speed transmission that has been modified to shift gears quicker.

    Further improving the SUV’s performance is an adaptive air suspension with controlled damping and a fresh set of bodykits.

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