Obviously the latest RS3 doesn't really 'need' 460hp - but it's nice to know you can have it 😏
were never going to take long. It's powered by a 10-year-old engine , so the aftermarket now has plenty of experience. Using the same seven-speed DCT as before and with an identical 400hp from the 2.5-litre, five-cylinder turbo, companies could effectively pick up where they left off with the new car.
Which is exactly what Abt has done. And with nothing more than software - an ECU 'Abtgrade', no less - the RS3 is now more powerful than an RS4, and has a top speed within 3mph off an RS6 with all the right option boxes ticked. Now boasting 460hp , the smallest Audi RS is capable of 0-62mph in just 3.6 seconds, and 186mph flat out. Which is some feat for an A3.
The Abt Engine Control module has been tested, says Abt,"on the road and on the test bench in countless hours of work". It's warrantied, too, Hans-Jurgen Abt adding that this kit"ensures driving pleasure without remorse." Furthermore, while Abt has launched the power upgrade with integrated entrance lights that project the company logo onto the floor whenever the door is opened - no thanks - but there's no obligation to take those.
Abt hasn't yet issued a price for the work, though presumably it won't be too much given this is only ECU tinkering. Installed in a
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