- Audi Exclusive: Nardo Grey Paintwork (£4,000):
- Factory-approved special order specified via the Audi Exclusive programme, finished in Nardo Grey, an iconic Audi RS colour. Making this RS3 one of a very small number of UK examples commissioned outside the standard Audi colour palette.
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- RS Dynamic Package (£5,630 worth of Factory Optional Extras):
- Comprises of RS Carbon Ceramic Braking System, RS Adaptive Suspension, RS Sports Exhaust System & Top Speed Increase to 180mph
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- RS Carbon Ceramic (High-Performance) Braking System (£4,455):
- 380mm RS Carbon Ceramic Front Discs with 6-Piston Heat Resistant Calipers
- Anthracite Grey finish to Calipers (Exclusive to RS Ceramic Brakes)
- Increased Brake Fading Resistance and Thermal Stability over steel brakes
- Reduced Brake Dust: Braking material is ceramic-based rather than metallic, helping prevent corrosive brake dust build-up on wheels and paintwork
- 12KG weight saving over standard steel brakes, reducing unsprung weight and improving handling
- RS Ceramic Brake Discs have a slower wear rate than steel brakes and are designed by Audi to last the lifetime of the vehicle: 300,000 KM (186,500 Miles)
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- RS Adaptive Suspension Control with Audi Drive Select (£960):
- 3x Electronic Suspension Settings (Comfort, Balanced & Dynamic)
- RS-specific control for suspension characteristics
- Additional Damper Control via RS-Specific Driving Modes (RS Performance, RS Torque Rear & RS Individual)
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- Top Speed increase to 180mph: +25mph (£215)
- RS Sports Exhaust System with enhanced acoustic experience and gloss black oval tailpipes
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- Comfort and Sound Package (£1,195):
- Advanced Comfort Key: Keyless Entry, Exit, Start and Stop
- Bang & Olufsen 680-watt 3D Sound System: 15-speakers including subwoofer delivering a rich, immersive listening experience throughout the cabin
- Rear-View Reverse Camera
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- Driving Assistance Package (Subscription-Based):
- Adaptive Cruise Control (Subscription Based): Automatic distance regulation, adaptive cruise control assists to support braking and acceleration, maintaining a safe distance to vehicles ahead. This feature is subscription-based and requires activation via the Audi Store
- Lane Departure Warning: Detects lane markings and supports the driver with lane keeping through visual alerts, gentle corrective steering input and optional steering wheel vibration
- Audi Pre-Sense Safety System (Front) with Collision Avoidance Assistant: Includes forward collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, emergency braking capability, and pre-emptive safety measures such as seatbelt tensioning and window closure.
- Park Assist Plus: Automated steering for parking manoeuvres
- Advanced Driver Assistance System for motorway and urban driving, designed to make driving more relaxed. The system can be overridden by the driver at any time
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- RS Super Sport Heated Seats:
- Heated Function for Front Seats
- Fine Nappa Leather with Honeycomb Stitching: Black Leather with Black Stitching
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Carbon Black Model (£4,650 Worth of Factory Optional Extras):
Specified in Carbon Black form — representing a higher level of factory specification available on the RS 3 8Y platform. These features sit above standard RS3 specification and form part of the Carbon Black package:
- 19-inch 5-Y-Spoke Alloy Wheels (9J Front & 8J Rear) in Matt Black
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- Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto: Seamless Smartphone Integration via the infotainment system
- Ambient Lighting Package Extended: Multi-coloured LED interior lighting with up to 30 selectable colour configurations
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- RS Carbon-Fibre Package:
- Comprises of Carbon Exterior Pack, Carbon Interior Pack & Carbon Engine Compartment Pack
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- Carbon-Fibre Exterior Styling Package:
- Carbon-Fibre RS Aerodynamic Rear Spoiler
- Carbon-Fibre Door Mirror Housings
- Carbon-Fibre Sideskirt Inlays
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- Carbon-Fibre (Matt-Finish) Interior Dashboard Inlay
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- Carbon-Fibre Engine Compartment Package:
- Engine Cover in Carbon-Fibre
- Inlet Manifold Inlay in Carbon-Fibre
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- Matrix LED (Darkened) Headlights & Rear Lights with Dynamic Light Sequencing:
- Audi Matrix LED Technology with High-Beam Assist: Provides maximum visibility without dazzling other road users by selectively dimming individual LEDs
- RS Digital Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) including RS3-specific digital signature
- Dynamic RS-specific LED animation light sequencing with sweeping indicators: Front & Rear
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- RS Gloss Black Styling Package:
- Gloss Black Exterior Trim: Front honeycomb grille, window trims, rear diffuser, front bumper air inlets and splitter
- Gloss Black Audi Rings and RS3 Badging (front and rear)
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- Audi Drive Select with RS Driving Modes and Performance Monitor:
- Includes Efficiency, Comfort, Auto and Dynamic driving modes
- RS-specific modes: RS Performance (performance-oriented driving), RS Torque Rear (enhanced rear-biased handling) and RS Individual (customisable vehicle settings)
- RS Performance Monitor Display: Displays engine oil, gearbox oil and coolant temperatures in real time
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- Audi Virtual Cockpit with RS-Specific Display:
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with customisable display layouts
- RS display with central rev counter, gear indicator and g-force meter
- RS display modes: RS Sport, RS Performance and RS Runway
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- RS Flat-Bottom Steering Wheel: RS Performance Mode Selector with Multifunction Controls
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- 2.5L TFSI Turbo 5-Cylinder Petrol Engine: 400PS & 500NM
- 7-Speed S-Tronic Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission
- Quattro Permanent 4-Wheel Drive System
- 0-62 MPH in 3.8 Seconds
- RS Torque Splitting Rear Differential: RS-specific torque vectoring system that actively distributes power between the rear wheels to maximise traction and deliver sharper, more engaging cornering performance
