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If ever there were an illustration of just how serious the hot hatch horsepower arms race is getting, the new Audi RS3 fits the bill nicely. Because its five-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine develops no less than 362bhp.

That’s quite a lot from 2.5 litres, not to mention quite a lot for a five-door hatchback (hence the Sportback label).
Behind those extra air intakes is the latest evolution of Audi’s funf cylinder turbo, related to that found in the outgoing TT RS and the RS Q3. And the previous-generation RS3, for that matter.

Apart from the headline 362bhp power output, it also turns out a maximum 343lb ft of torque from 1625rpm all the way to 5550rpm – so it should be nice and flexible to drive. Should still sound dramatic, too. Audi promises a ‘hot, throaty sound’ and a free-revving power delivery. The driver can choose just how much hot throaty noise they’d like to hear via valves in the exhaust system behind the silencer, controlled by the car’s drive select system.

To slip through the Euro6 emissions net it’s gained a start-stop system and energy recuperation system along with a redesigned oil pump. As a result Audi claims CO2 emissions of 189g/km and 34.9mpg on the NEDC combined cycle.

The seven-speed S-tronic dual-clutch gearbox returns as standard, with faster shifts than ever thanks to Audi’s engineers constant tinkering.