2022 Audi RS3 Dominates RS6 Avant in Drag Race
Youtuber and professional racing driver Archie Hamilton’s 2022 Audi RS3 drag races a 591 HP RS6 Avant and the results are surprising, to say the least.
Even though it is quickly adopting electrification, the Ingolstadt brand still offers many exciting IC models. In one of his recent videos, professional racing driver Archie Hamilton drag races an Audi RS6 Avant in his all-new 2022 Audi RS3. In the video available on his official YouTube channel, Hamilton describes the track condition as slippery, making the drag race all the more enjoyable. It demonstrates how well Audi’s quattro all-wheel-drive system can perform.
Except for its aggressive body kit and Vossen rims, the Audi RS6 seen in the video is mostly stock. It’s worth noting that with these add-ons, the RS6 is now much heavier than the standard car. Furthermore, Hamilton’s 2022 RS3, which has only covered 280 miles, retains its stock setup. The 2.5-liter TFSI five-cylinder motor in the new RS3 only produces 394 HP of power and 354 lb-ft of torque.
The power difference should give the RS6 a competitive edge in this drag race. The powerplant of an RS6 produces 591 horsepower and 590 LB ft of torque in its factory tune. The wagon only takes 3.5 seconds to hit the 60 MPH mark, whereas the saloon needs 3.9 seconds to make the same run.
Hamilton reckons that his sporty 2022 Audi RS3 sedan might outrun the RS6 with its new launch control.
“We are on a damp day, and on the launch, it (RS3) goes straight on the RS6, and that was just interesting, and then the RS6 is catching you, but this is no joke. This (RS3) is no joke, this is half the money, well it’s not is it with the overs, but at least it’s half the money,” explains Hamilton.
Surprisingly enough, the RS3 won the first race even though Hamilton missed a gear. The sedan also won the next two races, which only shows that it’s time for Audi to give RS6 more power. What is staggering is that the RS3 also pulled away from the Super wagon during the final rolling race, which was unexpected.
“I’m completely lost for words, I think, that has just been one of, we’ve done a lot of drag races here, a lot, and sometimes, one just throws a complete surprise at you, and that is that’s got to be the biggest generally the biggest,” said Hamilton.
Image Source: Archie Hamilton Racing
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