Launching like a bat out of hell is an Audi RS model specialty. But the most expensive and powerful model is not always the quickest, as you may find out from this drag race between the RS3 sedan, RS5 Sportback and RS6 Avant.
These are two very different four-door sedans. Actually, the form factor is pretty much the only common denominator here because in terms of size, muscle, segment, and even price, there aren’t that many parallels to be drawn, if any.
autoevolution 12 May 2021, 14:10 UTC ·
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This next drag race between two Audis proves that hot hatchbacks, the way we see them today, are a relatively new concept. The segment began over 40 years ago with things like the GTI, a cheap compact with just over 100 horsepower. But right now, if it hasn t got 300+ hp and/or AWD, it s not taken seriously. 5 photos
So the hot hatch has gone from being a fun sports car for the masses to a drag racing toy, which all started with the Audi RS3. In 2011, the Germans began rolling out the first of these little monsters, powered by their 2.5-liter turbocharged 5-cylinder.
autoevolution 23 Feb 2021, 9:35 UTC ·
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With so many enamored with crossovers, SUVs, and trucks, it’s no wonder the drag strips are being assaulted by models that would normally look surprising in the company of traditional muscle cars. But we’ve grown accustomed to such unexpected encounters, marveling at the sight of an unassuming model that can easily teach a quarter-mile lesson to everyone. 30 photos
The guys over at the
Drag Racing and Car Stuff channel on YouTube are no strangers to such revelations, and we can easily remember an instance or two when ladies took charge, as well as moments when forced induction trucks aimed for quarter-mile glory. But that’s not what we’re here for.