So which car is faster and better overall? What better way to test it then flog both cars round a race track and see??
This is an over lay video of me driving both my MKV R32 and my S3, lapping the same race track (Wakefield Park) in similar track conditions. Both car videos have been edited to have the same "starting" point at the start of the armco barrier. (Note the white painted barrier on the left)
Driver: Me
Condition: Fine, Sunny approximately 23 degrees celcius
VW R32: Semi Slicks, ECU Tune, H&R Race Springs, Adjustable Shocks, Front and Rear Sway Bars, Cold Air Intake, 2 Piece Slotted Brake Rotors, Pagid Race Brake Pads, Braided Steel Lines,
Audi S3: Completely Stock standard.
The R32 should be quicker right due to the modifications and semi slicks right?? Wrong. The S3 is actually faster around a race track and significantly easier to drive. It doesn't suffer under steer issues to the extent that the R32 suffers, it feels significantly lighter and much more nimbler and agile.
While the modifications to the R32 made a significant difference to help manage the under steer and handling ... it doesnt over come the weighty V6 at the front of the car and top end of the V6 which could be a lot better!
My Stock S3 is 1.5 seconds per lap faster than my Modified R32.
My now modified S3 is 6 seconds a lap faster than my modified R32
Main Video - Audi S3
Picture In Picture (Small Video top left) - VW R32
S3/RS3 vs Audi R8 Race!
My car versus an Audi R8 on a race track, Surprisingly my car was able to keep up with the R8.
Apologies for the lousy Video footage guys. I didnt take my normal camera gear with me as I wasnt planning on taking video footage. But I just had to film a rumble with the R8 so I used my Iphone 4 to record the footage.
Timesheets:
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Audi RS3 vs BMW 1 M Coupe track test - Auto Express
In the build-up to deciding on our 2011 Performance Car of the Year, we've brought the Audi RS3 and BMW 1 M Coupe together to see how they compare on track...
Full story here: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/videos/featurevideos/273859/audi_rs3_vs_bmw_1_m_coupe_track_test.html
Premium badged compact car with some real muscle, then this pairing is where you need to be looking. Find out how the Audi RS3 and BMW 1 M Coupe compare as our senior road tester and professional racing driver Owen Mildenhall puts them to the test around the Anglesey circuit.
Audi RS3 Sportback v BMW 1 Series M Coupe Drag Race - Auto Express
Full review: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/grouptests/269563/bmw_1m_coupe_vs_rivals.html
Pocket rockets from BMW and Audi go head-to-head in a drag race shoot out over the quarter mile. But which is fastest?
The BMW 1M Coupe and Audi RS3 have two things in common... Power. Each offers an identical 335bhp and 450Nm of torque.
However, they are two very different beasts. The Audi's 2.5-litre five cylinder turbo drives all four wheels via a seven speed dual clutch automatic gearbox. The BMW on the other hand has a 3.0-litre straight six twin-turbo. And it sends all its power to the rear wheels via a good ol' fashioned six-speed manual.
Audi S3 Nitro e Subaru Impreza RacingArt - Racing Day
O S3 é acompanhado de perto pelo Subaru Impreza no circuito de Pinhais. Com sistema de freio Hi Tech o Audi S3 freia nos ultimos 50 metros da reta. Apesar do camera balançar bastante da pra ter uma noção da velocidade e da saúde do motor do Subaru que tem turbina roletada e cooler central. A velocidade no final da reta ultrapassa os 240 Km/h.
Test Drive Supercar Showdown 2008 - VW Golf R32
Here Test Drive shows examples of some beaut sport cars available in Australia and pits them against eachother in the Supercar Showdown. Though, I couldn't really call any of them 'Supercars'. What do you think?
Volkswagen R32 Reviewed and Compared to GTI by CarReview.com
The R32 is a great addition to the hot-hatch category. But is it a great value when compared with the VW GTI? Watch our video review and tell us how you think the R32 rates in your book.
Audi RS3/S3 vs Porsche 911 GT3 Race
Me chasing down a Porsche GT3 on a wet cold slippery day. I was running on semi slicks that were completely gone and had no traction left. Hardly ideal conditions for track work. But a great challenge to try and keep the car on the track and trying to prevent the car from swapping ends and still going fast!
Ran out of laps chasing down the GT3.
