A Simple Tune Makes a Big Difference
Discover how a straightforward software tweak brings the Audi RS3 closer in performance to its larger counterpart, the RS7:
1. Introduction to Software Power
- Software can enhance a car's performance with minimal effort and cost.
- A $1,200 remap on a 2017 Audi RS3 unleashed an additional 100 horsepower and improved shifting, nearly matching the RS7 Performance.
2. Enhanced Audi RS3 Performance
- The remapped Audi RS3 now boasts 500 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque from its 2.5-liter inline-five turbocharged engine.
- This significant upgrade from its stock 400 hp brings it closer to the RS7's power output.
3. Comparing RS3 and RS7
- Both cars feature all-wheel drive, but with different engine orientations: transverse for the RS3 and longitudinal for the RS7.
- Despite the RS7's larger size and weight, the RS3's tuned performance levels the playing field between the two models.
4. Drag Race Showdown
- In a series of drag races, the RS7 initially outperformed the RS3, but the tuned RS3 managed to win one of the races.
- Ultimately, the RS7 secured victory in the quarter-mile race, albeit with a minimal lead over the RS3.
5. The Power of Software
- Software updates can optimize various car functions, including performance, without the need for physical modifications.
- While the $1,200 cost for the remap isn't negligible, it offers a straightforward way to extract additional performance from the RS3.
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