Which Audi RS is the Best RS?
Which of Audi's highest performance halo cars is the best of the best?
1. RS3
The RS3 is Audi's smallest and cheapest RS model, making it perfect for buyers looking to step up from their base model A3. The current iteration of the hot hatch produces 367 horsepower and 343 lb-ft of torque from its inline 5-cylinder turbocharged engine. All that power leads to a sub 4 second 0-60 time, a 12.4 second 1/4 mile, and a top speed of 174 mph.
2. RS6
The RS6 represents a huge step up from the diminutive RS3 in both size and power, pumping out 552 horsepower in Avant spec and a whopping 597 hp in Performance spec. 0-60 takes only 3.7 and 3.9 seconds, respectively, and the car is capable of a 189 mph top speed. For those who want a big wagon with Ferrari-esque performance, this is your ride.
3. RS7
Arguably the best looking Audi out there, the RS7 is every bit as fast as it is attractive. The RS7 produces 605 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque from its twin turbo 4.0 liter V8. That's good enough for a blazing 3.3 second 0-60 time, and will eventually propel you to an 11.4 second 1/4 mile. Top speed is a lofty, supercar like 190 mph. All from a four door sedan big enough to fit your friends and your groceries.
4. RS Q3
For those who want the convenience of an SUV but don't want to give up performance to get it, the RS Q3 is the obvious choice. Featuring the same turbocharged, inline 5-cylinder as the RS3, the RS Q3 also pumps out 367 hp and 343 lb-ft of torque. That's good enough for an impressive 4.4 second 0-60 time and a top speed of (governed) 168 miles per hour.
5. TT RS
For those who like a little wind in their hair to go along with great looks and big horsepower, the TT RS is your pick. A 400 hp, 354 lb-ft of torque produced by the 2.5 liter turbocharged inline 5-cylinder engine is good for a 3.7 second 0-60 run and a 174 mph top speed, depending on spec (and if you'd rather have a hardtop), you can opt for a coupe version over the roadster.
