The high-performance hatchback is currently focused on European markets. The company has not officially hinted at any plans for a US launch, but a Fourtitude report claims rumors of such a decision were circulating at an Audi of America employee meeting held this week in Maryland.
The RS 3 is currently only available in Sportback form, making it an inconsistent entry alongside the A3 and S3 sedans in the US. A new range-topping RS 3 sedan is consequently mentioned as a more likely design to make its way across the Atlantic.
The Euro-spec RS 3 is powered by Audi’s most powerful five-cylinder engine, producing 362 horsepower and 343 lb-ft of torque. Drivers can expect to hit 62 mph from a standstill in just 4.3 seconds, eventually reaching 174 mph.
A US package could arrive with the same choice between a seven-speed S-tronic transmission or six-speed manual gearbox, while its rear differential should maintain a stronger rear torque bias for sporty handling.
The RS 3 sedan is not expected to arrive until the family receives a mid-cycle facelift.
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