Proof new cars AREN'T worth it? DRAG RACE

TL;DR

A drag race between three generations of the Audi RS3, comparing their specifications and performance.

Transcript

Hi how are you Matt Watson here from Colorado so I'm sad in a Mark 3 Audi RS3 next to me is Mark II Audi RS3 and next to that is the Mark 1 Audi RS3 because we're going to have an Audi RS3 Generations drag race I know what you're thinking Matt you're in a saloon not a hatchback well we couldn't get the Hatchback for this race but it doesn't really ... Read More

Key Insights

• ✋ The Mark III Audi RS3 has the highest power and torque among the three generations.
• 🏋️ The Mark II RS3 weighs less than the Mark III but has similar specifications.
• 🏋️ The original RS3 has the same weight as the Mark III but has a less powerful engine.
• 😀 The Mark III RS3 won the standing quarter mile drag race.
• 🦡 The Mark III RS3 performed the worst in the brake test.
• 🙂 The lighter weight of the Mark II RS3 likely contributed to its better performance in the brake test.
• 😘 The value of the Mark II is significantly lower compared to the other two generations.

Questions & Answers

Q: What are the main differences between the three generations of Audi RS3?

The main differences include power output, torque, weight, gearbox type, and value. The Mark III has the most power and torque, while the original RS3 has the least. The weight is the same for the Mark III and the original RS3. The Mark II weighs slightly less. The gearbox type and value vary between the generations.

Q: How did the drag race between the RS3 generations play out?

The Mark III RS3 won the standing quarter mile drag race, completing it in 12.1 seconds. The Mark II finished in 12.3 seconds, and the original RS3 took 13 seconds. In the rolling race from 50 miles per hour, the Mark III was the fastest, followed closely by the Mark II. The original RS3 struggled to keep up.

Q: Why did the Mark III RS3 perform the best in the drag race?

The Mark III RS3's superior power and torque, as well as its newer technology, likely contributed to its better performance. Its launch control and lighter weight compared to the original RS3 also played a role.

Q: How did the brake test between the RS3 generations go?

In the brake test from 100 miles per hour, the Mark III RS3 performed the worst. It took longer to stop compared to the Mark II and the original RS3. The lighter weight of the Mark II likely contributed to its better braking performance.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The Mark III Audi RS3 has a 2.5-liter turbocharged five-cylinder petrol engine with 400 horsepower and 500 Newton meters of torque.

• The Mark II Audi RS3 has similar specs to the Mark III but weighs slightly less and has a lower value.

• The original Audi RS3 has a less powerful engine but weighs the same as the Mark III.