The 8Y RS3 (US-market 2022-onward) is the current five-cylinder hot sedan: a 2.5L turbo inline-5 (401 hp), 7-speed dual-clutch, and quattro with the new RS Torque Splitter — a clutch-based rear differential that transforms handling (and enables a drift mode) versus the previous, nose-heavy generation. Owners call it immensely fun and 'the last hurrah' for Audi's magical five-cylinder, and the torque splitter is the headline upgrade that makes the car feel rear-driven rather than front-biased. …
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Audi RS3 (8Y)
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“they are immensely fun cars to drive.”Apex_speed · Jan 31, 2024
- Last-hurrah five-cylinder, transformed by the torque splitterownership-experienceThe 8Y keeps the beloved 2.5 five-cylinder (which owners frame as its last hurrah) and adds the RS Torque Splitter, which owners say makes it night-and-day better than the previous, front-drive-feeling generation — genuinely playful and rear-biased. …
- Pricing: near-MSRP new, settling usedvalue-and-marketUnlike some hot Audis, new 8Y RS3s were frequently available near MSRP (~$63-70k) without heavy markups, and used examples are settling around the $50k mark depending on miles and condition. Treat these figures as time-bound for a still-current car. …
- Keep the tires matched; verify warranty and bodyworkbuying-adviceThe RS3-specific caution is tires: all four must be the same size — a mismatch can damage the RS Torque Splitter and drivetrain, so verify correct matched rubber. As a recent car, also confirm AudiCare/warranty transfer, and since several cars are sold very early in life, ask why and review any parking-lot repair invoices. …