Audi RS 3 LMS TCR
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| Category | TCR Touring Car |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Audi |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Audi RS 3 |
| Length | 4,599 mm (181.1 in) |
| Width | 1,950 mm (76.8 in) |
| Height | 1,340 mm (52.8 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,665 mm (104.9 in) |
| Engine | 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) 330 hp (246 kW; 335 PS) I4 turbocharged front-mounted, FWD |
| Transmission | Xtrac 6-speed Sequential |
| Weight | 1,160–1,265 kg (2,557.4–2,788.8 lb) |
| Competition history | |
| Debut | 2017 TCR Middle East Series Dubai round |
The Audi RS 3 LMS TCR is a racing car built according to the TCR rule system. It is based on the Audi RS 3 sedan. It has also undergone significant widening, as well as racing spoilers have been fitted to the car, as well as the appropriate roll-over tube inside the vehicle for the necessary safety. Its engine is a two-liter, four-cylinder, turbo engine. With 330 horsepower, it accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. It is somewhat similar in design to a modern DTM car, but the TCR series and the company's goal is customer-based racing with the model, i.e. series production with the models, so they were available at a favorable price compared to a racing car for 129,000 euros. In addition to the model with sequential transmission, Audi also sells to customers a race car with a DSG transmission, which is mostly used in long-distance endurance races.
Audi RS 3 LMS TCR (2021)
An LMS TCR without racing livery.
After the release of 4th generation of Audi A3; the model of RS 3 LMS TCR is also changed, and it firstly started to race in 2021 WTCR season. Then, it also started to race in other TCR series.
Awards
The first and second generation RS 3 LMS TCR won the TCR Model of the Year award in 2017 and 2021 respectively.
References
- ^ Gergely, Lővei (30 September 2016). "Kevesebbet tud az RS3 versenyautó az utcainál | – Autó-Motor". automotor.hu. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ Gábor, Csordás (25 October 2016). "A 400 lóerős utcai RS3-nál is keményebb Audi készült | Az online férfimagazin". automotor.hu. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
- ^ "Audi confirms new TCR model". TouringCarTimes. 5 February 2021. Archived from the original on 17 May 2022. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
- ^ "Honda Civic Type R TCR awarded 'Model of the Year' prize". Honda Racing WTCR. Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
- ^ Rodgers, Richard (7 January 2022). "WTCR success helps Audi to TCR Model of the Year award". FIA WTCR | World Touring Car Cup. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 14 January 2022.